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 ESPs: Supporting Our Own Through Peer Mentoring, 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.   ESPs: Supporting Our Own Through Peer Mentoring is a learning path of four online courses. After completing each course, you will automatically be enrolled in the next course in the learning path. Learner Types You may take the learning path as an individual or team learner. If you are an individual learner, take the learning path independently and at your own pace. If you are a team learner, take the learning path concurrently with your team members. Each team learner must enroll individually in the learning path. At the end of each learning path course, teams should meet to work together to complete the course team activity.​   Learning Objectives To enroll in this FREE learning path Click "Add to Cart" Log in or create an account Complete the purchase  Questions? Contact ESPMentoring@nea.org Read more

Mental Health Awareness and Coping Strategies Recognizing the significance of mental health for students and educators, this course will explore how schools provide strategies and approaches to enhance educators' understanding of mental health. This course aims to equip you with the necessary resources and knowledge to promote positive mental health practices for your students and yourselves as educators.  Read more

Mental Health Awareness: Burnout Prevention In this course, you will explore teacher burnout, practical strategies to combat it, and how to prioritize well-being. Burnout does not just impact you. You will learn about its impact on colleagues, students, and the learning system.  This course will provide you with valuable insights into identifying early warning signs, fostering resilience, creating supportive school environments, managing time efficiently, and building a sense of purpose and meaning in your teaching journey. Read more

Mental Health Mitigation In this course, we'll focus on supporting mental health among educators at the forefront, guiding students, families, colleagues, and the wider community. Recognizing how mental health affects our school professionals is crucial.  As educators, you will learn about the impact of mental health on teachers and some effective coping methods you can use in the workplace. The course outlines some possible mental and emotional health challenges educators may face, offers practical ways to tackle these issues, and suggests solutions to overcome related barriers. Read more

Mental Health: Restorative Self-Care Practices In this course, you will learn about restorative practices and explore how they can benefit educators who want to improve their emotional intelligence, well-being, and communication in and outside the classroom. Throughout this course, you will examine the differences between self-care and self-maintenance, how restorative practices redefine self-care, and learn some simple steps you can begin today. Read more

Mental Health Awareness: Mindfulness Practices for Educators In this course you will explore practical techniques that you can seamlessly integrate into your daily routine, empowering you to navigate challenges with a clear mind and an open heart. Read more