Support staff are typically the first to arrive at schools/campuses as they unlock doors and turn on lights. They are some of the first people to greet students when they arrive, who give students the academic support they need to become successful scholars, who carefully assist with students’ health and nutritional needs and see to their safety throughout the day. Their work is essential.
Thank an education support professional for all they do. Without education support professionals, schools couldn’t run and students wouldn’t have the supports they need to be successful. Join our campaign to help improve working conditions for ESPs that focuses on wages, affordable health insurance, equitable pension, and other goals that help to retain and recruit ESPs so our students receive the quality education they deserve.
IEA Education Support Professional Council 