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Important Updates!

Upcoming Events 

  • ESP Statewide Conference – The 2024 ESP Conference will be held on June 21-22, 2024 at MEA Headquarters. This statewide conference is designed to serve the expressed needs of the Education Support Professional members in good standing of the Michigan Education Association. Individual workshop sessions have been structured to meet both the generic and specific needs of the group.

    Download the conference announcement here.

 

Substitute Teaching: The Roadmap to Success
Check out a new resource for anyone interested in substitute teaching.
This handbook provides background, best practices and tips to help new and
current subs to be successful in Michigan classrooms.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Changes to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF)  have
resulted in thousands of educators getting relief from student loan debt. Did
you know the deadline for applying to receive the one-year waiver is Oct.
31? Learn more and get important resources at www.mea.org/studentdebt.

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MEA is committed to the professional excellence of our members and the education profession at large – so that EVERY Michigan student can succeed in our democracy and economy, no matter where they live.

That’s why the Center for Leadership & Learning was founded: to provide high-quality professional development and leadership training to the members of the Michigan Education Association, educators in related fields and students considering careers in education.

Centered around our passion for social justice for our students and our members, the Center’s programs focus on helping educators Meet Student Needs and Advocate for the Profession.

Through the time and talents of our highly qualified and skilled members, our professional MEA staff, and other related organizations, we deliver quality instruction to our members that makes a difference for students.

“Working with my peers to navigate pandemic education – both using virtual learning technology and finding ways to best engage students in the content – was invaluable. Together, we changed the way we’ve done education for more than a century.“
Stephan HoganAnn Arbor Teacher
Stephan Hogan
“Being able to talk with peers through MEA’s virtual book studies has helped me be a better colleague and better resource for the students we serve. Whether it’s issues of race in education or simply how to meet the needs of students wherever they’re at, we’re stronger tackling these problems together as professionals.”
Robyn O'KeefeBirmingham Paraprofessional
Robyn O'Keefe
“The Local Presidents’ Academy was an incredible leadership opportunity and resource for me as a local leader. The mentoring and connections made through that program sustained me during various challenges and continue to inspire me in mentoring other local leaders.“
Kristi CraigHowell Teacher and LPA Graduate
Kristi Craig
“Engaging with my peers and developing a network of newer educators not only makes me a better teacher, but it helps keep people like me in our profession – and that helps our students succeed.”
Jaycob YangUtica Teacher and MiNE Team Member
Jaycob Yang
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