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NEA Leadership Trainings

Leadership is more than an event, moment, or position. It’s a journey. And NEA is with you, every step of the way.

​​​Ready to take the next step in your career or in the Association? Start with our leadership resources here for the knowledge and skills you need to be an effective leader at the local, state, and national stage.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Discover the knowledge, skills, and abilities NEA educators need to lead thriving Associations and become world-class leaders in their professions. More at NEA.org.

NATIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

NEA's annual National Leadership Summit helps to develop activist leaders and prepare them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to lead relevant, thriving associations and to lead in their professions. Our unified, strategic, and interdisciplinary approach to leadership development reinforces and supports key leadership competencies in seven strategic areas. More at NEA.org.

LEADERSHIP PATHWAYS

We are proud to continue our journey toward racial and social justice with a new program to identify and support members of color in Association leadership. More at NEA.org.

OUR MEMBERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Across the country and overseas, in all professional roles and career stages, NEA educators and allies make our schools and communities worthy of our students. More at NEA.org.

MINORITY LEADERSHIP TRAINING

NEA is committed to preparing ethnic-minority members to be strong leaders, activists, and full participants in Association life. More at NEA.org.

WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP TRAINING

NEA has a century-long legacy of advocacy and leadership for women. More at NEA.org.

LEADERS FOR JUST SCHOOLS

Our three-year program gives participants the historical, legal, and educational tools to transform policy and practice at the local, state, and national levels. More at NEA.org.

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Louisiana Association of Educators

LAE’s mission is to organize and empower educators to promote quality public schools, strengthen the profession, and improve the well-being of public school children across Louisiana.