In this 5-hour course, you will be introduced to the principles of adult learning and facilitation strategies for leading a Professional Learning Community (PLC) focused on the National Education Association (NEA) Micro-credential program. You will learn how to design and facilitate PLC meetings that engage and support adult learners, and that help participants to develop the skills and knowledge needed to earn an NEA Micro-credential. This course will explore the use of effective facilitation techniques, including the GROWTH coaching model, peer feedback and questioning techniques, virtual facilitation strategies, and reflective practices. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to practice and develop your facilitation skills and to reflect on your own experiences as a facilitator. Whether you are new to facilitation or an experienced practitioner, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively lead and support adult learners in a PLC setting. Read more

La Asociación Nacional de Educación se encuentra en una posición única para influir en la justicia racial en la educación, al centrar el trabajo en la concienciación, el desarrollo de capacidades y la acción. Siguiendo este marco para el cambio, este módulo explorará por qué el trabajo de la NEA sobre Justicia racial y social en la educación es un imperativo moral y por qué es esencial para el éxito de nuestros estudiantes, escuelas y la Asociación. Read more

The ESP Professional Growth Continuum, published by NEA, identifies Organization as one of the eight Universal Standards that describe what Education Support Professionals should know and be able to do. If you haven't spent a lot of time exploring the organization standard, that is OK! This course, which contains seven lessons, will help you gain a solid understanding of organization at work.   The ESP Professional Growth Continuum outlines skills and knowledge related to organization (and all of the eight Universal Standards) at three levels of practice. Those are: Foundational (I know this) Proficient (I do this consistently) Advanced/Mastery (I lead this) This self-paced, independent study course can be explored on your own, or with colleagues. It has been developed by NEA members and staff specifically for ESPs, and features the perspectives of education support professionals just like you. Read more

El sesgo implícito se refiere a las actitudes o estereotipos que afectan a nuestra comprensión, acciones y decisiones de forma inconsciente.  Estos sesgos a menudo se manifiestan en forma de microagresiones y estereotipos.  Todas las personas tienen un sesgo implícito, pero pocos somos conscientes de ello y de cómo repercute en nuestras experiencias diarias.  Para los educadores, el sesgo implícito puede tener un efecto negativo en el comportamiento y los resultados académicos de nuestros estudiantes.  En esta sesión se compartirán ejemplos reales de diferentes sesgos implícitos, microagresiones y estereotipos y cómo afectan a nuestras escuelas y se ofrecerán estrategias prácticas para abordarlos y afrontarlos en nosotros mismos y en los demás. Read more

The National Education Association recognizes the vital role Education Support Professionals (ESPs) play in ensuring a great public school for every student. That's why, in Peer Mentoring for Education Support Professionals, we're providing you the tools and knowledge necessary to build your own unique ESP peer mentoring program. ESPs need professional support at all stages of their career. Through peer mentoring, ESPs can receive the specialized, targeted workplace preparation and support that empower ESPs in the workplace, advance their professional excellence, and build the education systems that all our students and members deserve.   Peer Mentoring for Education Support Professionals is a learning journey of four online courses; this is course 1 of 4.  Read more

The National Education Association recognizes the vital role Education Support Professionals (ESPs) play in ensuring a great public school for every student. That's why, in Peer Mentoring for Education Support Professionals, we're providing you the tools and knowledge necessary to build your own unique ESP peer mentoring program. ESPs need professional support at all stages of their career. Through peer mentoring, ESPs can receive the specialized, targeted workplace preparation and support that empower ESPs in the workplace, advance their professional excellence, and build the education systems that all our students and members deserve.   Peer Mentoring for Education Support Professionals is a learning journey of four online courses; this is course 2 of 4.  Read more