NEA ESP National Conference
March 20-22, 2020
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Conference registration is now CLOSED and we have reached maximum capacity! If you have already joined the waitlist, your spot is reserved for onsite registration. If you did not join the waiting list, we look forward to seeing you at future ESP Conferences.
Please visit this page regularly for future conference updates and announcements!
Conference Description
The NEA Education Support Professionals (ESP) Conference is the premier professional development opportunity for Education Support Professionals across the nation. The goal of the conference is to grow and strengthen the professional excellence of ESP members working in Pre-K to Higher-Ed through Association-convened, educator-led, and student-centered learning experiences. With more than 60 interactive workshops to choose from over the course of four days, participants will enhance their knowledge and skills to build community relationships, organize members, advocate for educators, and sustain stronger local associations, helping members excel in their careers and positively impact student success.
2020 NEA ESP Conference Agenda At-A-Glance
2020 NEA ESP Pre-Conference Workshop Descriptions
2020 NEA ESP Early Bird Workshop Descriptions
2020 NEA ESP Conference Workshop Descriptions
How To Register
Online Registration
- Online registration for the upcoming NEA ESP Conference will open early December.
On-site Registration
- On-site registration will be made available for all participants until full capacity is reached.
- Personal checks will NOT be accepted on-site.
- Pre-conference workshops are on a first-come, first-served basis. Some pre-conference workshops may be filled to capacity at the time of on-site registration and will not be available.
Terms
- Registration is accepted on a full-payment, first-come, first-served basis only.
- Personal checks will not be accepted as a form of payment.
NEW: Registration Fees and Refund Structure
The NEA ESP Conference has a new registration structure.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
The month of December 2019
NEA Member Pre-Conference Participant Registrants (Thursday-Sunday): $250
- Includes breakfast and lunch during pre-conference session days
- Includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday, awards dinner on Saturday, and breakfast and brunch on Sunday.
- Pre-Conference workshop opportunities are offered in topics ranging from social justice, organizing, and leadership development to behavior management and adverse childhood experiences.
NEA Member Conference Participant Registrants (Friday-Sunday): $200
- Includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday, dinner and entertainment on Saturday, and breakfast and brunch on Sunday.
- Workshop sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. App access allows participants to build their desired schedule as a personal reference but does NOT reserve space in actual workshop rooms.
REGULAR REGISTRATION
The month of January 2020
NEA Member Pre-Conference Participant Registrants (Thursday-Sunday): $300
- Includes breakfast and lunch during pre-conference session days
- Includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday, awards dinner on Saturday, and breakfast and brunch on Sunday.
- Pre-Conference workshop opportunities are offered in topics ranging from social justice, organizing, and leadership development to behavior management and adverse childhood experiences.
NEA Member Conference Participant Registrants (Friday-Sunday): $250
- Includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday, dinner and entertainment on Saturday, and breakfast and brunch on Sunday.
- Workshop sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. App access allows participants to build their desired schedule as a personal reference but does NOT reserve space in actual workshop rooms.
LATE/ON-SITE REGISTRATION
The months of February and March 2020
NEA Member Pre-Conference Participant Registrants (Thursday-Sunday): $325
- Includes breakfast and lunch during pre-conference session days
- Includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday, awards dinner on Saturday, and breakfast and brunch on Sunday.
- Pre-Conference workshop opportunities are offered in topics ranging from social justice, organizing, and leadership development to behavior management and adverse childhood experiences.
NEA Member Conference Participant Registrants (Friday-Sunday): $275
- Includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday, dinner and entertainment on Saturday, and breakfast and brunch on Sunday.
- Workshop sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. App access allows participants to build their desired schedule as a personal reference but does NOT reserve space in actual workshop rooms.
NOTE: Personal checks will not be accepted as a form of payment.
As a reminder, pre-conference spots are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss reserving your spot!
Refunds
The refund policy structure for the ESP Conference is as follows:
Month of December
$0 cancelaltion fee
Month of January
$25 cancellation fee
February 1st - 8th
$50 cancellation fee
February 8 - ESP Conference
non-refundable
Registration Confirmation
CVent, NEA's online conference registration system, will automatically generate a confirmation number upon completion of your registration. This confirmation number can be found in your confirmation email once you have submitted your registration, as well as in the confirmation page that will appear immediately after submitting your registration. Confirmation numbers are required to make future changes to registration accounts. Please be sure to keep this confirmation number for your records.
Exhibitor Opportunities
Exhibitor Registration: $750
- Includes booth space from Thursday - Saturday of the conference, all provided conference meals for one person each day.
- Registration for all exhibitor opportunities are available through online conference registration.
- Inquiries and communication of your intent to exhibit may be emailed to Jennie Young.
- Approved exhibitors will receive a unique link to register for the NEA ESP Conference during the open conference registration time period.
- Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Click here for more information.
First Timers Session
The NEA ESP Quality Department in the Center for Great Public Schools welcomes all first timer registrants to the NEA ESP Conference! We are confident that our workshops will enable you to add essential career skills to your professional development tool box. The NEA ESP Conference provides first timers with a special First Timers Session, held Friday afternoon of each conference weekend. This session is designed to acclimate first time attendees with the NEA structure, conference structure and networking opportunities. Pre-registration is required once conference registration opens.
Lost, have questions, need one-on-one direction? Visit the conference registration desk. We are happy to assist you!
Hotel Lodging and Transportation
Marriott New Orleans
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Room Rates
The conference hotel rooming rate is $219 plus tax per night for single and double (King or Queen/Queen bed) hotel room for the nights of March 20-22, 2020. Rates will be honored 3 days before and after conference dates, based on availability. Although the last day to book a hotel room at the NEA rate is February 15, 2020, we are currently sold out of rooms at the Marriott New Orleans and are working to obtain an overflow hotel. Please check back in 3-5 business days for updated information.
NOTE: Attendees fully funded by NEA to attend the conference should click the reservation link at the end of registration to secure their rooming accomodations. If you did not complete the room reservation process during registration, please contact Jessica Brinkley or Lisa Connor for a special room reservation link. Do NOT use the link above. That link is specific to self pay attendees only.
Airport Taxi and Shuttle Services
Transportation from the airport to the hotel will run a flat rate of $36 via public taxi and approximately the same for any mobile app form of transportation (i.e. Uber, Lyft).
In an effort to reduce transportation costs, we encourage participants to reserve shuttle services ahead of time or to make arrangements to carpool with colleagues to and from the airport for all conference locations.
Airport Shuttle
Airport Shuttle is the official tranpsortation shuttle for New Orleans. Shuttle service rates are $44 round trip and $24 for one way. First 3 bags per passenger are free. Additional luggage may be subject to fees. Service from New Orleans International Airport is available on a continuous basis with vehicles departing approximately every 30 minutes.
Questions or Comments
- Questions or comments regarding ESP Conference registration should be addressed to espconference@nea.org.
- Questions or comments regarding conference ESP of the Year nominees should be directed to Lisa Connor.
- Inquiries regarding exhibiting at the ESP Conference should be directed to Jennie Young.
- Inquiries regarding program content or training opportunities should be directed to Jessica Brinkley.
*Join the new NEA ESP Conference online community through NEA edCommunities and become a member of the ESP Conference Group! This group will house real-time conference information, pictures, discussion areas for participants, and more.
Looking for a conference roomate? Connect with colleagues across the country in our ESP Conference NEA edCommunities Group!
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For Reference
2019 ESP Conference Program (
PDF, 39 pgs.)
2019 Conference App Download Instructions ( PDF, 1 pg.)
RELATED ITEMS
If you have a confirmed registration and are looking to mail your check payment please send to:
National Education Association
Attn: Richard Floyd
1201 16th St., NW, Ste. 611
Washington, DC 20036
NOTE: Mailed payments must arrive no later than February 21, 2020.
The 2020 ESP of the Year application is now CLOSED. The submission deadline was Monday, December 9, 2019.Visit the NEA ESP of the Year Award page for more information on this award.
The 2020 NEA ESP Conference Call for Presenters Form is now CLOSED. The submission deadline was extended to October 11, 2019. Due to the extended RFP deadline, trainers will be notified of their proposal acceptance status by November 15, 2019.
FOR REFERENCE ONLY
2020 Call for Presenters Form (PDF version)
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