Leadership training for Education Support Professionals

Leadership training for Education Support Professionals


ESP Leadership Weekends
These ESPs participated in the 2023-24 leadership program.
Take advantage of this opportunity to gain crucial skills, connect with MTA ESPs

The MTA is offering leadership development training specifically tailored for Education Support Professionals.

The MTA ESP Leadership program is a four-weekend course focused on leadership and communication strategies, strengthening interpersonal skills and supporting emerging ESP leaders.

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We are looking for participants who are:

  • Active members working as ESPs in PreK-16, including paraeducators, custodial, food, security, transportation, technical services, skilled trades and other careers.
  • Motivated to take on more responsibility in your local.
  • Looking to learn new skills, willing to participate in learning, and learning from others.

Participants may or may not have experience as a union activist.

Workshop Dates

The program requires a commitment to all four sessions. The MTA will provide training materials, overnight lodging and meals in a hotel near the training location.

  • Weekend #1
    Friday, Nov. 15 to Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024
    Hilton Garden Inn
    Devens
  • Weekend #2
    Friday, Jan.31 to Sunday, Feb 2, 2025
    Hilton Garden Inn
    Devens
  • Weekend #3
    Saturday, Apr. 5 to Sunday, Apr. 6, 2025
    *During the MTA ESP Conference
    Wellworth Hotel
    Southbridge
  • Weekend #4
    Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18, 2025
    Hilton Garden Inn
    Devens

The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2024.

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