PD News & Opportunities
Check out these professional development opportunities being offered either by MEA or partner organizations
MAASE Regional Paraeducator Transportation Trainings
Transportation staff and bus attendants, this training is for you!
Join us this summer for a regional training designed specifically for bus attendants and transportation staff who play a critical role in ensuring safe, supportive student experiences every day.
Kalamazoo Paraeducator Bootcamp
As the school year begins winding down and summer comes into view, please consider joining us for the Kalamazoo Summer 2026 Paraeducator Bootcamp, a unique professional learning experience designed specifically for paraeducators who support students with disabilities.
Registration is currently open through June 7, and we would truly love to have you join this regional cohort of paraeducators from across Southwest Michigan as we kick off the summer learning together.
Traverse City Paraeducator Bootcamp
As the school year begins winding down and summer comes into view, I wanted to personally invite you to consider joining us for the Traverse City Summer 2026 Paraeducator Bootcamp, a unique professional learning experience designed specifically for paraeducators who support students with disabilities.
Registration is currently open through June 7, and we would truly love to have you join this regional cohort of paraeducators from across Northern Michigan as we kick off the summer learning together.
Apply now — EdTech Catalyst
Applications for the Michigan EdTech Innovation Bootcamp & Pitch Contest close this Sunday, June 14 at 11:59 p.m.
The Bootcamp runs June 22–25 (live online), and the Pitch Contest awards over $22,000 in startup grant funding on July 23.
All the details and the application are at EdTech Catalyst
Offer ends soon!
Phones in Focus – Quick Survey
The Health and Safety Program is sharing an opportunity for NEA members to participate in a study on student personal devices in schools.
K-12 public school educators are invited to share perspective in the Phones in Focus national research study led by University of Pennsylvania Professor Angela Duckworth and fellow researchers.
The confidential 5-minute survey will help researchers better understand student personal device policies and how they work in practice.
Survey participants will get an instant snapshot of student personal device policies across the country and the chance to enter the Phones in Focus Giveaway. Ten educators will win a $500 gift card.
Educators can participate in the survey here: phonesinfocus.org
For any questions, please reach out to MaryBeth Szydlowski, mszydlowski@nea.org
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