Leadership training for Education Support Professionals

Leadership training for Education Support Professionals


ESP Leadership Weekend
ESP leaders in the 2025 class with MTA President Max Page and MTA manager Courtney Derwinski.
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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ESP Leadership Weekends
These ESPs participated in the 2023-24 leadership program.

Participate in this program if you are:

  • An active member and work as an ESP in PreK-16, including positions as paraeducators, custodial, food, security, transportation, technical services, skilled trades and other careers.
  • Motivated to take on more responsibility in your local.
  • A person who may or may not have experience as a union activist.
  • Looking to learn new skills, willing to participate in learning and learn from others.

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. 14 to Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn
Devens

Weekend #2
Friday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 1 2026
Hilton Garden Inn
Devens

Weekend #3
Saturday, April 10 to Sunday, April 11, 2026
*During the MTA ESP Conference
Hyannis

Weekend #4
Friday, May 15 to Sunday, May 16, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn
Devens

The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2025.

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