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ESP Conference & Leadership Weekends

The ESP Conference & Leadership Weekends offer targeted professional learning, skill-building, and opportunities to connect, grow and lead.
This year’s conference theme is ESPs United for All Voices: Public Education is Our Right, Defending It Is Our Fight!

ESPs United for All Voices – Public Education Is Our Right; Defending It Is Our Fight!

Registration is now open for the annual ESP Conference, designed specifically for MTA Education Support Professionals. This conference offers professional development, networking and fun. It's a great experience – a chance for ESPs to have the space to explore their roles in public education, their workplaces and their unions.

This conference is tailored for both Higher Ed and preK-12 ESPs and their allies.

WHAT: MTA ESP Conference
WHEN: April 10 & 11, 2026
WHERE: Margaritaville Resort, Hyannis

The conference is free to attend and hotel rooms are available at a discounted price.

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The MTA is offering leadership development training specifically tailored for Education Support Professionals.

The MTA ESP Leadership program is a four-weekend course focused on leadership and communication strategies, strengthening interpersonal skills and supporting emerging ESP leaders.

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