At a Glance
Designed by and for education support professionals (ESPs), each of these 8 courses is focused on a single standard in the NEA ESP Professional Growth Continuum. These standards outline a shared, common vision of what ESPs should know and be able to do to meet the needs of their students and school communities.
Outcomes
- Gain the skills and knowledge to ensure student success.
- Elevate your professional practice.
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Last Updated: March 2024
Details
Session Length
2 hours per course
Session Format
Online
Take a free, self-paced, independent study course in each of the ESP Universal Standards:
- Communication
- Cultural Competence
- Organization
- Reporting
- Ethics
- Health and Safety
- Technology
- Professionalism
Get started
- Visit NEA’s learning management system.
- Add the "Universal Standards" course(s) you wish to take to your cart
- Log in or create an account
- Check out! (Free for NEA members)
Questions?
Contact [email protected].
Learn more about the ESP Professional Growth Continuum.
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