NEA offers professional growth opportunities for ESP members 

To ensure a great public education for every student, education support professionals (ESPs) want and deserve high-quality professional development and supports at every stage of their careers. NEA offers a variety of resources, trainings and opportunities for…

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Read more about the article Gloucester County Education Association hosts ESP overnight 
The Gloucester County Education Association held an event to celebrate, support and empower ESP members.

Gloucester County Education Association hosts ESP overnight 

By Kim Crane  The Gloucester County Education Association (GCEA) held an educational support professional (ESP) overnight Dec. 5-6 in Swedesboro. The event was designed to celebrate, support and empower ESP…

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Read more about the article NJEA Patriots Alliance leads effort to secure military service credit for ESP 
Dan Staples testified in favor of military service credit for ESPs. Pictured with Kimberlee Shaw, president of the Lakewood Education Association and Jen Breyta, president of the Barnegat Education Association.

NJEA Patriots Alliance leads effort to secure military service credit for ESP 

By Daniel Staples The NJEA Patriots Alliance is an affinity group for veterans and active-duty service members working in New Jersey public schools. Founded in 2017, the alliance is a…

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NJEA recognizes County ESPs of the Year

In addition to NJEA Educational Support Professional (ESP) of the Year Trina Jenkins, NJEA congratulates the 2023 County ESPs of the Year.  Atlantic Trina Jenkins, Paraprofessional Pleasantville Education Association  Bergen Linda Kerwin, Paraprofessional…

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NJEA recognizes County ESPs of the Year

In addition to NJEA Educational Support Professional (ESP) of the Year Nancy Cogland, NJEA honors the County ESPs of the Year. These members will be recognized at the annual ESP…

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Behind the scenes of the South Jersey Anti-Privatization Coalition

Building a network to fight the education policy battles that affect students, school employees By Kathryn Coulibaly It began with a phone call. John Staab, then the local association president in…

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NJEA honors achievement at ESP Conference

Kimberly Scott-Hayden honored as ESP of the Year At the NJEA Educational Support Professionals (ESP) Conference, held virtually on Feb. 6, Kimberly Scott-Hayden was honored as the 2021 NJEA Educational…

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Read more about the article ESPs: The heroes of our school communities
NJEA President Marie Blistan addresses the NJEA Equity Alliance Weekend. The conference was held virtually.

ESPs: The heroes of our school communities

Educational support professionals (ESP) are truly the unsung heroes of our school communities. No one who works in public education receives the respect and recognition they deserve, but that is…

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2021 NEA ESP National Conference

In addition to the NJEA Educational Support Professionals Conference (See Page 2), the 2021 NEA Education Support Professional (ESP) National Conference will take place virtually on March 19-21, followed by…

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