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Training and Workshops

Your Association offers multiple ways for you to enhance your job skills and your potential as an Association leader. Opportunities range from skill-building sessions in classroom management to workshops on how to run fair and effective meetings. Here are your best Association sources of professional training.

VEA-led workshops. At the request of your local Association president, VEA can arrange for numerous workshops. In some cases, the training can qualify for teaching license renewal points. This link (pdf file) lists the current set of VEA workshops offered by VEA staff. Also, be sure to check the Events  section of the VEA calendar for upcoming workshops and training.

NEA professional development. Launched in 2007, the online NEA Academy offers a four-hour course in the "I Can Do It" classroom management program. Other courses will be added.

VEA UniServ offerings. Check out your local Association newsletters and web sites for information about regional training offered through the VEA's field UniServ offices.

PBS Teacherline. Through VEA's partnership with PBS, members are eligible for discounted online professional development from PBS Teacherline. More than 100 courses are offered. Continuing education, professional development points, and graduate credits from James Madison university are available. Click here for more.