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Member-Led Professional Learning Grow your professional practice with OEA
See the full catalog of OEA's professional learning for Fall 2023
Fall Professional Learning

Events

OEA offers professional learning opportunities on a variety of relevant topics and skills to help you grow in your professional practice. All courses and events are free as a benefit of your union membership and range in length from one hour to one year. Most offer PDUs and/or undergraduate/graduate credit. To find your next professional learning opportunity, browse the list below or view the current quarter's print catalog linked above.

Upcoming Short-Form Learning

Learn in 15 minutes to 1 day in these short-form learning opportunities.
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Navigating Difficult Conversations

September 26 at 4:30pm: Examine ways to successfully navigate difficult conversations with OEA member facilitator Christina Salter.
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Language Supports and Cooperative Learning

October 11 at 4:00pm: Project based learning activities and engagement tools to support emerging multilingual students.
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Educator Efficiency Powered by Google

October 19 at 4:30pm: Learn how to save time and improve efficiency with Google Apps. Applicable to all member groups.
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Featured Opportunities for OEA Members

Join fellow union members at these upcoming events, hosted by OEA.
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SB 819 Town Hall

October 24 at 4:30 p.m.: Discuss what’s working and how to improve the new Abbreviated School Day Program law with OEA staff and leaders.
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ESP Conference

Nov. 10-11: OEA's conference for ESP and classified employees provides professional development relevant to the vital work our members do every day.
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PSLF Webinar

Nov. 16: Learn more about how recent changes to the Student Loan Forgiveness program may impact your student debt, with support from NEA Member Benefits.
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Upcoming Events, Courses & Learning Communities

Learn new skills in three to eight weeks, and find ways to participate in your union.

See the full catalog of OEA's professional learning for Fall 2023
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Questions about Professional Learning?

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Keeping the Promise of Quality Public Education

The Oregon Education Association (OEA) is a union committed to the cause of providing the basic right of great public education to every student. OEA represents about 41,000 educators working in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 public schools and community colleges. OEA’s membership includes licensed teachers and specialists, classified/education support professionals (ESPs), community college faculty, retired educators, and student members. OEA members also belong to the 3.2 million members of the National Education Association (NEA).
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The Oregon Education Association is a state affiliate of the National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.

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