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Professional Development

Supporting educator growth and achievement for more than 125 years.
Great educators create great public schools. AEA's Learn and Lead program offers professional development by educators, for educators.
We provide training, tools, and community support to help you excel in your work. Our Learn and Lead professional development program is created by educators, for educators.

Learn and Lead Events

Our webinars and trainings are led by Arizona educators and focus on the topics you most need to know! We also offer regular wellness hikes and other opportunities to meet fellow educators, build community and take care of yourself.

Learn and Lead Podcast

The Learn and Lead Podcast is for educators, by educators, and we want to bring the world of Arizona public education to you and our thousands of members across the state. Our objective is to provide a platform for the voices of our educator leaders along with some amazing community allies and have conversations about those education topics that are on everyone’s mind.

Micro-credentials

A micro-credential is a short, competency-based recognition. NEA offers over 175 micro-credentials that have been created by educators for educators.

Leadership and Growth Summit

Professional development and leadership training for AEA leaders and potential leaders (formerly known as Summer Institute).

ESP Professional Growth

To ensure a great public education for every student, education support professionals (ESPs) want and deserve high-quality professional learning and supports at every stage of their careers.

Additional Opportunities through NEA

The NEA Center for Great Public Schools supports all NEA members nationwide as they pursue the vision for great teaching and learning throughout their entire careers. 
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When I became a teacher, I knew that the way to improve the teaching profession was to belong to my professional association.
Quote by: Amber Gould, AEA Treasurer
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Learn and Lead Podcast

The Learn and Lead Podcast is for educators, by educators, and we want to bring the world of Arizona public education to you and our thousands of members across the state. Our objective is to provide a platform for the voices of our educator leaders along with some amazing community allies and have conversations about those education topics that are on everyone’s mind.
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Become part of the movement improving public education and advocating for better salaries. Together we are the biggest and loudest advocates for our schools, our students, and ourselves.

What’s on Your Mind?

We’re here to help. Our community comes to us seeking tools (guides, fact sheets, trainings, and more) to help answer everyday questions. We’re here to support you in whatever you need.
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Keeping the Promise of Quality Public Education

With more than 20,000 members, the Arizona Education Association (AEA) is the labor union for public school employees in Arizona. AEA members are teachers, community college professors, counselors, speech pathologists, bus drivers, secretaries, retired educators and student teachers and they belong to more than 150 local affiliates across Arizona.
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The Arizona Education Association is a state affiliate of the National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.

Learn more at NEA.org