"Restorative Practice"

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 […]

Learn more about the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future at marylandeducators.org/Blueprint. Services When and Where Students Need Them Thanks to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, nearly one-third of Maryland public schools will be converted to the proven community school model by 2027. Community schools provide comprehensive support and resources that are selected to meet their students’ […]

The Kaiser Family Foundation found that rates of anxiety and depression have quadrupled during the pandemic, with about 40% of adults in the U.S. reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression. That’s up from 10% in the first half of 2019. The impact of the coronavirus on adults showed up in measures of adult mental health […]

The fourth and final installment of MSEA’s Trauma-Informed Educator Series will be presented on Friday afternoon, June 18 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Registration for Module 4: Creating A Trauma-Informed Local Association and School is now open. This module is designed to foster discussion among educators in continuing the mindset shift to create a trauma-informed […]