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Professional Learning

Resources for all education professionals, in all settings. Because we’re there, too.
At every stage of your career, NEA helps you grow into your passion and be a leader for your students.
We provide cutting-edge resources from NEA experts—our staff, affiliates, and members—on the skills and topics educators need to join, stay in, and advance our profession.

Teacher Professional Growth

Professional learning throughout an educator’s career is essential to achieving great public schools. Find out about crucial features and strategies to support professional learning.

ESP Professional Growth

To ensure a great public education for every student, education support professionals (ESPs) want and deserve high-quality professional development and supports at every stage of their careers.

Professional Learning Resources

From our affiliates to yours, workshops, webinars, and blended learning opportunities to support NEA members throughout their careers.

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A micro-credential is a short, competency-based recognition. NEA offers over 175 micro-credentials that have been created by educators for educators.

Teacher Licensure

Before becoming a teacher-of-record, teacher candidates must demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed for effective classroom practice. Licensure provides the professional and public assurance that educators have met state teaching standards and have demonstrated their readiness to teach and improve student learning.
Ashanti Rankin
When I first got involved with my union, I quickly learned how the union supports education support professionals, like me. NEA’s ESP Growth Continuum, for example, creates a pathway for growth where I’m able to master my profession—and remain in it.
Quote by: Ashanti Rankin, Middle School Paraprofessional, New Jersey Education Association
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