Center for Leadership and Learning

Leader & Member Training Program

CLL’s Leader & Member Training Program offers training modules designed by MEA UniServ directors, organizers and Headquarters staff on a variety of topics covering advocacy, bargaining, communications, professional issues, retirement planning and more. Originating from an NEA grant to help bring training to locals across the state, the Center for Leadership & Learning seeks to bring together the expertise and interests of staff and members to help build consistency and continuity across our statewide organization. See below for current offerings for virtual and in-person trainings.

To request one of these trainings for your MEA Local, contact your MEA UniServ director or email this form to LMPTRequest@mea.org (we will work with your UniServ director regarding your request).

If you have any questions, feel free to contact  LMTPRequest@mea.org.

Leadership Training

108: True Colors

3 hours – Virtual True Colors is a model for understanding yourself and others based on your temperament and personality. The colors of orange, gold,

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103: Grievance Processing

1.25 hours – Virtual This is training is designed to assist association representatives and grievance chairs with the art of processing grievances, including contract language,

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Evaluation & Certification

Member Engagement & Recruitment

117: Why Union?

1.5 hours – Virtual This session focuses on building a strong local association by helping members understand the key concepts of “Why Union”. It provides tools and strategies for new member recruitment, existing member retention, member engagement, and basic unionism. This training highlights how and why your MEA membership provides

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116: Where Do Your Dues Dollars Go?

1.5 hours – Virtual Learn about how your dues dollars are spent by MEA and NEA, and how MEA/NEA dues are calculated. This session will give you a breakdown of the many services provided through your dues dollars, including the MEA Field Services Staffing Program, Public Affairs and Legal Services.

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Topics & Trends

127: Diversity & Inclusion

1.5 hours – Virtual Diversity is the range of human differences, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, social

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MESSA Training

Bargaining Training