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Professional Development
Training Opportunities Across Minnesota
SRSEA members have access to a variety of professional development, leadership, and advocacy training opportunities throughout Minnesota. These trainings are designed to strengthen leadership skills, support local union work, enhance member advocacy, and provide practical tools for serving members and communities.
Member Rights Advocacy (MRA) training helps members develop the knowledge and skills needed to assist colleagues in understanding their rights and resolving workplace concerns. Participants learn about representation rights, effective listening strategies, conflict resolution, and relationship-building within their local organizations.
Leadership & Local Officer Training
Designed for current and future local leaders, these trainings focus on:
Local President responsibilities
Constitution and bylaws
Contract administration
Executive board leadership
Communication and membership engagement
Legal and fiduciary responsibilities
Robert's Rules of Order
Organizing and leadership development
These sessions are offered throughout the state during summer leadership conferences and regional training events.
Negotiations Training
Negotiations training provides members and leaders with practical skills for collective bargaining, contract settlement, and effective advocacy. Training is recommended for current and future negotiators as well as members interested in learning more about the bargaining process.
Treasurer & Fiduciary Responsibility Training
Local leaders and treasurers can learn about financial oversight, fiduciary responsibilities, compliance requirements, and best practices for managing local finances.
Additional Regional Training Topics
Regional training opportunities may also include:
Legal Rights and Responsibilities
Health Insurance Committee Effectiveness
Membership Recruitment and Engagement
School Safety and Immigration Guidance
Minnesota Paid Leave
Building Positive Teacher–ESP Relationships
Organizing and Capacity Building
Membership Contact Training
Training topics vary by region and year.
Professional Development Resources:
Credentialing and Renewal Handbooks:
Stay Informed
New training opportunities are added throughout the year. Check back regularly for updates on workshops, leadership conferences, advocacy training, and professional development events available to SRSEA members.
