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ESP Learning Network Webinars

The NEA ESP Quality Department offers a wide variety of professional development webinars to support the professional growth of school support staff. Register today for an upcoming webinar relevant to ESP careers.

Building Winning Teams: Effective Paraeducator-Teacher Teams

Thursday, August 28, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET

To ensure student success, it is critical that teachers and paraeducators understand their roles and responsibilities, work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and respect one another in the process. That’s why NEA offers Building Winning Teams: Effective Paraeducator-Teacher Teams, a series of trainings designed for teams to engage in together.

In this member-led webinar, participants will explore key highlights and learnings of Building Winning Teams, and will learn next steps for deeper engagement with the program. For this virtual event, joining as a team is optional; individual attendees are welcome. 

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Self Awareness Skill Development for Educator Well-Being

Thursday, September 18, 7:00-8:00 p.m. ET
Presenter: Ms. Eboni Rucker M.Ed.

In this webinar, participants will explore practical strategies for recognizing emotions, identifying stress triggers, and aligning actions with values. Through guided reflection, mindfulness techniques, and discussion, educators will gain tools to manage stress, improve relationships, and enhance their overall sense of balance and fulfillment in the education profession. Ideal for anyone seeking to thrive, not just survive, in today’s educational landscape.

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Elections Matter! Increasing ESP Voices on Boards of Education

Thursday, October 23, 7:00-8:00 p.m. ET
Presenters: Meighan Davis (NEA Campaigns & Elections); Additional Presenters TBD

Now more than ever, elections matter, especially for education support professionals. As more and more school districts attempt to solve staffing shortages by privatizing ESP positions, and so much more on the line, including paychecks, job security, healthcare, and other benefits, we must fight back. We have the power to make a difference in these fights, but only if we organize and increase the capacity of locals so that ESPs have a voice on Boards of Education. Join this webinar to learn how to start building a strong organizing foundation at the local level.

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Mentoring Matters: A Journey to ESP Mentoring in Baltimore, Maryland

Thursday, December 4, 7:00-8:00 p.m. ET
Presenters: Carol Rook, Mentoring Matters, Program Director; Seleste Harris, UniServ Director, Baltimore County

Congratulations! You have been hired for a new position and received your ID badge and key to the building! Now what? Who do you contact if you have a question? The Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County (ESPBC), Maryland, has created a plan to address that question. Join us to hear about our journey and learn how we built a comprehensive onboarding and mentoring program that benefits all students and staff in the school system. 

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All Things Local

Note: This webinar, originally scheduled for June 26, has been postponed. We will share the new date soon, along with the registration information.

When organizing for justice in a hostile environment, one effective tactic is to decentralize your organizing and focus on local issues. During the 1970s and ‘80, activists in Latin America engaged in comunidad de base, or base community organizing. As a union that has a structure with locals as our base, are we uniquely positioned to withstand bad times? How do we build capacity in our locals for whatever may come? Join us for the final webinar in our series with Susana O’Daniel rom NEA’s Strategic Federal Partnerships department.


Spanish-language Webinars for ESPs

We're excited to offer a series of online trainings to support Spanish-speaking education support professionals throughout their careers.

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