News, Professional Development
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. Upcoming Webinars Team Building for All Educators...
News, Professional Development
EPISODE SUMMARY Grief is affecting so many more Americans than usual, including our students. Schools need to be prepared to support students who have lost a loved one, but how can they do it? Kate Wilcox is a high school librarian in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who took...
News, Professional Development
EPISODE SUMMARY Dale Templeton, Director of NEA’s Collective Bargaining and Membership Advocacy joins us to discuss the causes of the growing educator shortage and what we can do to put an end to it. EPISODE NOTES To learn more about how NEA can assist with the...
Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Professional Development, Winter 21
Navigating a difficult year where norms need reteaching The last time a 7th grader had a full, normal school year they were in 4th grade. Current 2nd graders have never had a “normal” school year. The return to full-time, in-person learning has been a struggle for...
Maine Educator Online, News, Professional Development, Winter 21
Try these creative ways to work social and emotional learning into your lessons. By: James Paterson, edited by Giovanna Bechard Continuing to focus on student mental health is necessary as we work through the third school year during a pandemic. Adjustments to...
Maine Educator Online, Member's Only, News, Professional Development, Winter 21
Curriculum, particularly in subjects such as History and English Language Arts, naturally touches upon topics including race and diversity that are to be taught in an age- appropriate manner. Students must have the tools to understand and investigate different...