If you would like more information about any of the events below, please contact us at [email protected].
NEA National Education Support Professional (ESP) Conference
March 8-10, 2013
Louisville Marriott Downtown Hotel
Louisville, Kentucky
To learn more about the conference click here.
Focus Groups: March 8-9
NEA HIN is conducting two focus groups on the topic of cleaning and disinfecting in the K-12 school environment. We are looking to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of all school staff around this topic. Focus group meetings will take place on March 8 and 9.
Participants will receive a $50 stipend by mail within three weeks after the conference. Participants must attend the entire meeting to receive the stipend.
NEA HIN is looking for:
- Group 1: All K-12 ESP categories EXCEPT custodial/maintenance staff (paraeducators, secretaries/clerical, food service, health services, bus drivers, security officers, technical services, and skilled trades)
- Group 2: K-12 custodial/maintenance staff
Important to Note:
- Meeting Times:
- Group 1: Friday, March 8 from 1:30-3:30p.m. (all K-12 ESP categories EXCEPT custodial/maintenance staff) Location: Show
- Group 2: Saturday, March 9 from 5:00-7:00p.m. (K-12 custodial/maintenance staff) Location: Rose
- NEA HIN is seeking 12 participants for each group. Refreshments will be served at both meetings.
- Slots will be filled on a first come, first served basis, based on geographical location and a variety of other factors to ensure a diverse group of attendees.
- If you are selected to participate you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email, you have not been selected to participate.
- Please confirm that you are not obligated to attend any other event during the scheduled meeting times.
If you would like to participate, email an RSVP form to [email protected] or fax it to 202-822-7775 on or before 5:00 pm EST on Thursday, February 28. Click here to download the RSVP form.
If you have any questions please contact Jennie Young at 202-822-7481 or [email protected].
Workshop Presentations: March 9
- Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of the Day – Saturday, March 9th (10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)
Students who eat breakfast do better in school and have fewer visits to the nurse’s office and fewer discipline referrals. Nationally, 20.3 million children get a free or reduced-price lunch on an average school day but only 9.8 million children get a free or reduced-price breakfast on an average school day. By transitioning to an in-classroom service model, schools can increase participation, increase revenue, and improve the health and well-being of their students.
This workshop will identify the critical elements for a Breakfast in the Classroom program, share strategies for overcoming obstacles, and discuss ways to expand school breakfast programs in school districts. Participants will learn from the experiences of NEA members in Jefferson County, Kentucky, who successfully implemented a Breakfast in the Classroom program. Participants will also discuss the benefits to NEA affiliates of supporting breakfast expansion. To learn more about this session click here.
- Eat, Drink, and Be Prepared: Food Allergies in the School Environment – Saturday, March 9th (8:15 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
Do you know how to recognize the symptoms of a food allergy reaction and what to do if a student has one? National estimates state that 4 out of 100 children in the U.S. have a food allergy and many students with undiagnosed food allergies experience their first reaction while at school. Severe food allergy reactions can result in a life-threatening condition called anaphylaxis so it’s important that ALL school staff be prepared and understand their role in helping to manage food allergies in schools.
This session will provide participants with information on how to recognize, prevent, and respond to food allergy emergencies in the school environment. Participants will learn about the role of each member of the school community and key components of a school food allergy management plan. Under the guidance of a health professional, participants will learn how to and practice administering an epinephrine auto-injector. To learn more about this session click here.
Exhibiting: March 8-10
NEA HIN will be exhibiting March 8-10. NEA HIN staff will be on hand to answer questions and share information about NEA HIN programs and events. Stop by to receive your free copy of NEA HIN’s new publication “The Food Allergy Book: What NEA Members Need to Know and other resources on physical activity and nutrition, vaccination, school safety, hunger, indoor air quality, and more.
Don’t forget to stop by HIN Partner booths, Share Our Strength and the American Chemistry Council!