"Restorative Practice"

In many cases, education support professionals are called upon to intervene with students in their times of most serious need. Whether it’s a paraprofessional dealing with a student in the midst of an emotional crisis or a school nurse working with a student showing signs of trauma at home, our ESP members handle it all. […]

2 MSDE Credits MSEA is a leader in making restorative practices the model for educators’ approach to student learning and behavior. The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future makes using restorative practices a priority for all Maryland schools. What does that mean for you in your work? Why are restorative practices seen as such a transformative approach […]

This course focuses on strategies and skills needed to effectively build a safe learning community that fosters an environment of trust, support, motivation, and engagement. Participants will learn the fundamentals of restorative practices and how to transition to a restorative mindset with useable, real-world techniques that can be applied immediately. Implementation of preventative practices include, […]

Educators, students, and our school communities are facing years of recovery. New educators are recovering from the chaos and uncertainty of the pandemic, a shaky reality that defines their early years in the profession. At the same time, their students and families look to them for guidance. This year’s conference is rooted in the foundations […]

This article is a follow-up to the October 2022 ActionLine “A Word from Legal” column regarding the prohibition of seclusion and limits on the use of physical restraint as behavioral health interventions for students. In this article we focus on school safety and the appropriate responses and resources for educators when confronted with physical aggression […]

Join us on Saturday, March 18 for the 2023 IPD Conference. This year’s theme is Moving Forward Together in a Dynamic World. When you reflect on what you have learned as an educator in 2022, how do you reimagine professional learning? Come inspire and empower fellow educators at MSEA’s IPD Conference. We are excited to […]

Educators, students, and our school communities are facing years of recovery. New educators are recovering from the chaos and uncertainty of the pandemic, a shaky reality that defines their early years in the profession. At the same time, their students and families look to them for guidance.This year’s conference is rooted in the foundations needed […]

Join education support professionals from across the state for a day of professional development that connects all the dots for your professional, union, and personal growth. Twelve sessions support building a stronger union of ESPs in every local in the state—that means more power, more influence, more respect, and more success. Join expert member and […]

The Blueprint Funds Expanded Staffing and Coordinated Community-Level Supports Learn more about the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future at marylandeducators.org/Blueprint. Right now, staffing levels for counselors and psychologists in Maryland’s schools are poor. The American School Counselor Association recommends a student-per-counselor ratio of 250:1; Maryland’s current ratio is 327:1. For psychologists, it’s even worse. The National Association […]