Events
2025 IPD Conference: Ignite, Empower, and Transform: Elevating Education Together
Come inspire and empower fellow educators at MSEA's IPD Conference. The IPD Committee, led by member experts, develops strands of workshops designed to meet the professional needs of MSEA members.
Spring Fest: HBCU Aspiring Educators Summit
Join us for the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Aspiring Educator Summit. This summit will feature speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and networking. This summit will feature Testing Anxiety, Praxis preparation, Social and Emotional Learning, Best Practices for Special Education, and more.
Praxis 5436/ 5442 Teaching Science (combo)
Are you working to become a licensed Science teacher? Join this overview session on Praxis 5436 and 5442 Teaching Science. This overview will cover what topics are on the test, strategies to pass, and go over available resources. Leave with a plan to pass!
Praxis 5205 Teaching Reading
The Praxis Teaching Reading: K-12 test focuses on the knowledge and skills a beginning teacher must have to support reading and writing development in elementary and secondary school students. We will cover what is on the test while discussing how to excel as a teacher, pedagogy, strategies to pass, and resources to help you study. This Praxis assessment overview will apply to you if you are seeking help on 5205.
Praxis 5025 Early Childhood
Join this virtual session to dig in on the Early Childhood Education 5025 Praxis II assessment. We will cover what is on the test (ex: language, math, and more!), strategies to pass, and resources to help you study. This Praxis assessment overview would apply to you if you are working to be licensed as an early childhood educator or dual special education and early childhood educator.
Praxis Math 5164/5165
Are you working to become a licensed secondary math teacher? Join this overview session on the Secondary Math Content Praxis II 5164/ 5165 This overview with cover what topics are on the test (fractions, calculus etc.), strategies to pass and resources available. Leave with a plan to pass!
Praxis 5135 Art
Join this session to dig in on how to nail the Art: content and analysis questions on Praxis II content assessments. This skills session is designed as a basic refresher on art content and analysis questions that you will encounter on the Praxis II content assessment.
Overcoming Testing Anxiety
Feeling stressed about your Praxis? Putting off studying? Is it test anxiety? You're not alone! Join this session, via zoom, to learn strategies to cope with your test anxiety so on test day, your best self shows up!
MSEA Fund Maryland's Future Day of Action
Join us for MSEA's Fund Maryland's Future Day of Action in Annapolis as we fight for the funding and support that Maryland's students, educators, and schools need.
2025 ESP Conference: ESP Bill of Rights—Building a Movement, Not Just a Moment
At ESP Bill of Rights—Building a Movement, Not Just a Moment you will discuss current topics with colleagues and learn from MSEA members. Topics will include the ESP Bill of Rights campaign, ESP employment rights, career advancement, and racial, social, and economic justice.
MSEA's Aspiring Educator Lobby Night
Join us for an in-person Lobby Night for Aspiring Educators at the General Assembly in Annapolis.
Praxis 5205 Teaching Reading
The Praxis Teaching Reading: K-12 test focuses on the knowledge and skills a beginning teacher must have to support reading and writing development in elementary and secondary school students. We will cover what is on the test while discussing how to excel as a teacher, pedagogy, strategies to pass, and resources to help you study. This Praxis assessment overview will apply to you if you are seeking help on 5205.
MS/HS English Praxis 5047/5039
Join this session to gain a better understanding of Middle school and High school English. Praxis assessments test your ability to understand the various conventions of the English language that are utilized in practices. This skills session is not limited to a single type of Praxis assessment but relevant to all Praxis assessments that have you analyze, identify, and explain various aspects of the English language.
Test Taking Strategies Overview
Are you stressed about which test taking strategies are more beneficial while you prepare for your Praxis exam? Look no further, help is here. This session focuses on various test taking strategies and tools that you can utilize while studying for your Praxis exam.
ESP Lobby Night: Support Staff Fighting for Equity, Fairness, and Safety
Join Education Support Professionals across the state of Maryland to advocate for a dedicated seat for ESP staff on the State Board of Education, a $25/hour minimum starting wage for all ESP staff—and transparency and accountability for public employee safety by expanding workplace safety and health protections. Sign up to participate and make your voice heard.
Praxis 5355 SPED
Do you need to take the Special education Praxis 5355? Join this overview session to learn what is on this test. We will review the topics covered, the best resources to study, and strategies to pass! PLUS learn about the one-to-one support available to you.
Principles of Learning and Teaching 5622, 5623, 5624
Do you need help with understanding the various principals of learning and teaching? Join this session that will provide an overview of Praxis 5622,5623, and 5624.
Praxis 7811 Elementary Education
Do you need to take the Elementary Education: Content Knowledge for Teaching 7811 Praxis II test? Join this session to learn more about the four sub-sections (science, math, social studies, reading, and language arts).
Yes You Can 2!
Lesson planning and how best to do it efficiently, meaningfully, and in a way that ensures the best student outcomes without running yourself ragged can sometimes seem like an impossible task. MSEA’s Center for Education Policy and Practice is offering an opportunity for MSEA members to earn one (CPD) credit applicable to recertification at no cost to you!
Principles of Learning and Teaching 5622, 5623, 5624
Do you need help understanding the various principles of learning and teaching? Join this session, which will provide an overview of Praxis 5622, 5623, and 5624.