PD News & Opportunities

Check out these professional development opportunities being offered either by MEA or partner organizations

New MEA benefit offers low-cost graduate credits

A new MEA offering allows members to earn up to nine post-graduate college credits per year for just $275 — and choose from a variety of online courses to address their professional development interests.

The PD Course Subscription gives MEA members access to online non-matriculated graduate courses for one low annual fee through a partnership with Lake Superior State University (LSSU) and Virtual Education Software Inc. (VESi).

Members who purchase the $275 annual subscription can enroll in one course per term (or two courses during summer if fall or spring term is skipped) for a total of three courses and nine credit hours per year — less than the typical cost of one graduate credit hour. Credits earned can be used to renew a credential or move lanes on a salary schedule, in addition to building professional knowledge and skills. Learn more.

Back by popular demand: SCECH-eligible Core Safety Practices Webinars

Many educators are struggling with an increase in student verbal and physical assaults against staff. MEA is here to help!

We are repeating last year’s series of virtual professional development offerings to support members facing these challenges. Please see this flyer for more information on these SCECH-eligible sessions.

Teaching When the World is on Fire Book Study

Start the school year off strong and join fellow educators for a five-week book study, “Teaching When the World is on Fire”.

Politics, war, racism, LBGTQ+ issues – there is no end to the hot topics that may come up in classrooms. In this era of aggressive and polarized politics, it may be challenging to address these difficult topics in class without fear of creating an unnecessary conflict for classroom teachers.

“Teaching When the World is on Fire” is a collection of essays from educators addressing the concerns we all share when attempting to balance addressing real world topics and the limitations of doing so with students.

Join us virtually starting Sept. 17 for a weekly study of key essays from this text and frank conversations about these challenging topics during a challenging time. View the flyer to learn more and register here today for this SCECH-eligible offering!