Author: ieaesp

Time

Thursday, June 22

7 – 8pm EDT 6-7pm CST

Location

Virtual event

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About this event

It’s no secret that ESPs are underpaid. Recent data shows that ESPs, on average, earn at least $10,000 below a basic living wage in every state of our country.

Join NEA ESP Quality (ESPQ) and Collective Bargaining and Member Advocacy (CBMA) staff, who will walk participants through the new 2023 ESP Earnings Report data and share information on how to advocate for livable wages for ESPs.

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The Conference on Racial and Social Justice (CRSJ)
The conference provides a unique space for educators, students, parents and families, organizers, community members, and leaders to unite to advance justice in education. Join us in Orlando, Florida, at the Hilton Orlando (June 29-July 1, 2023), for three days of “Joy, Justice, Excellence: The Strength of Educators. The Brilliance of Students. The Power of Community.” Come be in community with us! For more information and to register for the conference, please click here: www.nea.org/conferenceonracialandsocialjustice.

Questions can be directed to NEA’s Human and Civil Rights (HCR) Department Director, Harry Lawson, at hlawson@nea.org.

Wed.  |  May 24  |  7-8 p.m. Yes, you can! Learn how to create the positive momentum needed to reach your personal and professional goals. Many of us start the new year by setting goals or making resolutions. It’s hard to believe, but we are almost one quarter of the way through the new year. If you’ve made progress on your goals, congratulations; If not, this workshop will focus on what is holding you back. We will examine goal setting and vision mapping, limited versus empowering beliefs, our circles of influence and the time management skills needed to reach our goals. Facilitator: Crystal Bush Crystal is an IEA UniServ Director and coordinator for support and services for Educational Support Professionals. REGISTER HERE

Tues.  |  June 6  |  6-7 p.m. How to write a grant Did you know IEA has grants for up to $1000 available for members to use for community organizing projects? IEA also offers grants for locals looking to increase membership engagement. In this training, you will learn the ins and outs of the SCORE (Schools and Community Outreach by Educators) grant and the Stronger United Micro grant, how to apply, as well as the rubric used to score the grant applications. The scoring of the next Score grant will be in July so you don’t want to miss this workshop! Facilitator: Lindsey Jensen Lindsey is the IEA Early Career Development and Aspiring Educator Director, state coordinator for EdRising and chairs the IEA SU RRE (Stronger United Recruitment, Retention and Engagement) team. REGISTER HERE

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About this event

Cheers to an AMAZING year! Join the ESP council for our final virtual roundtable of the school year on May 18. It has been a long year and summer is right around the corner. We want to celebrate you and all the great things that we’ve accomplished together.

Topic: Year in review and year-end celebration.

Pursuing a career in education should not mean sacrifice. It should not mean that your family has to go without. Our Education Support Professionals deserve to THRIVE, not just survive on their salaries. Thank you Tina Pizzitola for sharing your story.

You Are Not Alone!

Review for tons of mental health resources, including 31 Day Calendar for Positive Mental Health, Outreach opportunities, and personal services.

Apply today for funding

Request for Funding applications are being accepted for the following conferences:

·       2023 IEA Summer Leadership – due June 16

·       NEA’s Conference on Racial & Social Justice – due May 21

1.      ESP Community Conversations: Professional Development  
Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 7-8:30 p.m. ET. (rescheduled from February) 
Join us for a virtual networking session where you’ll connect with fellow NEA ESP members across the country to discuss your professional development experiences and the resources and support you need for professional growth. Register Here. 
*Open to NEA ESP members only 
 

2.      ESP Learning Network Webinar: Investing in Paraeducators: Develop, Empower, and Transform 
Thursday, May 18, 2023, 7:00-8:00 p.m. ET 
Paraeducators play an essential role in our schools and classrooms and are critically important to student and school success. Join us on May 18 to learn about how one school’s commitment to paraeducator development transformed how a district invested in ESPs. Register Here. 
 

3.      ESP Learning Network Webinar:  Achieve More Just and Equitable Salaries for ESP 
Thursday, June 22, 2023, 7:00-8:00 p.m. ET 
It’s no secret that ESPs are underpaid, and the cost of living varies greatly throughout the United States. Join Samuel Walters, Science Paraeducator and living wage expert, as he explores concepts, tactics, and tools to advocate for better pay. Register Here.