MEA Conference Reflection


The above document certifies 6 hours of my participation at the Fall Learning and Leading MEA Conference. The conference itself had a significantly lower attendance compared to other MEA events I have attended.

The first session I attended, The Young Educational Professionals (YEP-MEA), focused on providing young teachers with resources and advice on how to establish yourself as a confident educator. The second session, the Student MEA meeting, was a meeting of the UMF and UMPI Aspiring Educators. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss changes to the constitution and leadership roles available to them. The final session, Restorative Justice, involved alternative methods for handling behavioral. This session utilized tools such as talking sticks, pragmatic problem-resolution, and appropriate reparations.

The most major problem was the lack of attendance. The UMF Student body comprised the majority of the convention. A number of the MEA representatives asked our representatives about our input on the event. In years prior it was held at the Samoset Resort in Rockland and had a high rate of attendance and engagement. By asking this question, the MEA was proving they were reflective and looking to continuously improve. Overall, I believe I have a better understanding of the MEA and the opportunities available to me.

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