Praxis Prep Program

Thanks for your interest in Yes You Can! All available seats for this course have been filled. We will be offering the course again in the near future and will let you know when it is available again.  

Set yourself and your students up for success in this two-day workshop filled with insights and information suitable for early-career, mid-career, and even veteran educators. Find or regain your footing in your classroom using the “finding your why” model of self-reflection, learn how to craft a practical and restorative approach to student behavior, and take home real-world strategies for managing today’s issues in your classroom. Completion of all required activities for the workshop entitles licensed participants to apply for one MSDE Continuing Professional Credit applicable to re-licensing.

Yes, You Can! workshops are free for MSEA members.
Meals and snacks are provided at no cost.
Workshops at each location are Friday, 4 p.m.–7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Eastern Shore
July 18–19
Hyatt Regency Cambridge
100 Heron Blvd US-50, Cambridge, MD 21613
Find details and registration here.

Download the flyer.

NEW! 3 Regional Offerings/3 Different Dates
 
We’ve scheduled three regional Yes, You Can! Classroom Management workshops in Linthicum, Cambridge, and LaPlata this summer to better serve you with quality PD that offers 1 CPD credit upon completion. Can’t make the date for your region? No problem! Registration for each regional workshops is open to members statewide. Click here to learn more or to register for the other regional workshops.
 
Need more information? Contact: [email protected].

National Board Certification Summer Jump Start 2025

MSEA’s Center for Education Policy and Practice (CEPP) is here to help you with your National Board Certification endeavors. We will be offering a National Board Certification Jump Start in-person seminar on July 22, 23, and 24, 2025. This seminar supports participants working on the certification process and requirements using Jump Start tools and resources.

Candidates will examine the requirements for:

• Component 1: Content Knowledge

• Component 2: Differentiation in Instruction

• Component 3: Teaching Practice and Learning Environment

• Component 4: Effective and Reflective Practitioner

Time: Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. Breakfast is available at 8:00 a.m.
Cost: Free for MSEA members.
Deadline: Register by noon, July 11, 2025

MSEA will provide a one-night hotel stay, and the member will be responsible for their second night at the rate of $160.06, which includes hotel taxes and a $25.00 hotel incidental fee. (Hotel accommodations are only available for participants needing them for the entire Jump Start event.)

Questions? [email protected] or Danielle Jones ([email protected])

Prepare for Success with PRAXIS Summer All-Day Training!

Join us for an intensive, hands-on PRAXIS test prep session designed to sharpen your skills and boost your confidence. Whether you’re looking to master reading comprehension, hone your test-taking strategies, or refine your constructive response and writing techniques, this session is for you!

Our expert instructors will guide you through focused drills, effective test strategies, and detailed review sessions, leaving you fully prepared to tackle the PRAXIS with ease. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your teaching career with the skills you need to succeed! Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today!

Registration deadline: July 11, 2025

Questions? Contact Danielle Jones.

Thanks for your interest in Yes You Can! All available seats for this course have been filled. We will be offering the course again in the near future and will let you know when it is available again.  

Set yourself and your students up for success in this two-day workshop filled with insights and information suitable for early-career, mid-career, and even veteran educators. Find or regain your footing in your classroom using the “finding your why” model of self-reflection, learn how to craft a practical and restorative approach to student behavior, and take home real-world strategies for managing today’s issues in your classroom. Completion of all required activities for the workshop entitles licensed participants to apply for one MSDE Continuing Professional Credit applicable to re-licensing.

Yes, You Can! workshops are free for MSEA members.
Meals and snacks are provided at no cost.
Workshops at each location are Friday, 4 p.m.–7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Southern Maryland
July 25–26
EACC Office
105 Centennial Square, LaPlata, MD 20646
Find details and registration here.

Download the flyer.

NEW! 3 Regional Offerings/3 Different Dates
 
We’ve scheduled three regional Yes, You Can! Classroom Management workshops in Linthicum, Cambridge, and LaPlata this summer to better serve you with quality PD that offers 1 CPD credit upon completion. Can’t make the date for your region? No problem! Registration for each regional workshops is open to members statewide. Click here to learn more or to register for the other regional workshops.
 
Need more information? Contact: [email protected].

2025 MSEA Summer Leadership Conference
Strength in Unity: Building Power to Organize

Attendees will learn the skills they need to advocate for fairness in their job, no matter the title, and win contracts to match through our core trainings. We want to see you there!

Questions? Contact [email protected] and your local president!

FAQ

This event is open to MSEA members in Carroll, Frederick, Washington, Allegany, and Garrett Counties.

About the event:

• Sessions for Educational Support Personnel, Certificated staff, Administration and Supervision staff
• Networking opportunities
• Earn PD points for licensure renewal
• Lunch provided

Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Washington County Public Safety Training Center
18350 Public Safety Place Hagerstown, MD 21740 (easy access from interstate 70, take the Sharpsburg Pike exit)
Cost: Free

Agenda
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.            Opening remarks
10:20 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.            Workshop session 1
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.            Workshop session 2
12:30 p.m. – 1:30  p.m.             Lunch (Provided by Marathon Health) and Conversation Café and vendor fair
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.              Workshop session 3
2:40 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.             Goal setting and action steps (Voice and Choice) 
3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.             Closing remarks/Evaluations/Next steps

Drive in and stay the night, or drive in and make it home by dark. Self-pay for accommodations.

Questions? Contact Carol Mowen [email protected]