The Intersections of Race, Gender, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation This 15‑hour NEA Blended Learning facilitated course is designed for all school personnel and offers a deep exploration of how race, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation intersect to shape students’ lived experiences. Participants will examine the relationships and commonalities among these identities, learn key definitions, and analyze how intersectionality influences the challenges and opportunities students encounter in school. Through research, discussion, and reflective practice, the course highlights how overlapping marginalized identities—particularly for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC students—can compound systemic barriers. Participants will conclude the course by developing a concrete action plan to support students who navigate multiple forms of marginalization and to foster more equitable, affirming school environments.   Read more

Este desarrollo profesional crea un conocimiento compartido de aspectos desconocidos de la construcción de la raza y el racismo. Exploramos un marco analítico para determinar las prácticas que sostienen actualmente la Cultura de la supremacía blanca en nuestra institución y algunas maneras de contrarrestarlas. Somos capaces de transmitir enfoques para enmarcar narrativas que motiven a otros a acabar con la cultura de la supremacía blanca y promover la justicia racial. Read more

Professional Learning Family and Community Engagement for Multilingual Learners Parents and caregivers play a vital role in supporting student success. Research consistently shows that when families and communities are actively engaged in their children’s education, students attend school more regularly, remain enrolled longer, and achieve at higher levels. In this course, educators will explore strategies to strengthen family and community involvement for Multilingual Learners (MLs). Participants will develop an understanding of the five steps of advocacy and apply them to design and implement an English Language Learner (ELL) family workshop that affirms assets and supports student learning. Read more

This course examines the deficit/medical and social models of disability and explores their implications on society and educational practices. Learners will gain an understanding of ableism and learn about ways to challenge stereotypes and biases that impact individuals with disabilities. Additionally, this course will address intersectionality, including what it is, its implications for people with disabilities, and the ways that bias and ableism have distinct implications for multiply marginalized people with disabilities. Read more

NEA Professional Learning Foundations and Applications for AI This course explores the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) and its growing impact on education. Designed for educators across roles and grade levels, the course comprehensively introduces AI technologies and their potential applications in teaching, learning, and school operations. Participants will examine how AI tools—such as generative AI, predictive analytics, and automation—can be integrated into instructional planning, classroom activities, and administrative workflows. Emphasis will be placed on ethical considerations, including data privacy, algorithmic bias, and equity, to ensure educators can make informed decisions about AI use in their schools. In addition to technical knowledge, the course supports educators in fostering AI literacy among students, helping them become responsible and critical users of emerging technologies. Through hands-on practice, collaborative reflection, and real-world examples, educators will build the confidence and skills to use AI as a creative and instructional partner. Read more

NEA Professional Learning Foundations and Applications for AI This course explores the foundational concepts of artificial intelligence (AI) and its growing impact on education. Designed for educators across roles and grade levels, the course comprehensively introduces AI technologies and their potential applications in teaching, learning, and school operations. Participants will examine how AI tools—such as generative AI, predictive analytics, and automation—can be integrated into instructional planning, classroom activities, and administrative workflows. Emphasis will be placed on ethical considerations, including data privacy, algorithmic bias, and equity, to ensure educators can make informed decisions about AI use in their schools. In addition to technical knowledge, the course supports educators in fostering AI literacy among students, helping them become responsible and critical users of emerging technologies. Through hands-on practice, collaborative reflection, and real-world examples, educators will build the confidence and skills to use AI as a creative and instructional partner. Read more