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Education Support Professionals

One Job Should Be Enough
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ESP Bill Of Rights

KNEA is proud to include Education Support Professionals (ESPs) among its membership. They are critical to the success of our public schools. ESPs are paraeducators, bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, and so much more. ESPs are essential members of the educational team to support the needs of students at all levels. Yet, many have to take more than one job to make ends meet.

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Join the movement for a living wage, fairness and respect.

ESP Career Families

As critical members of the education workforce, ESPs meet the needs of the whole student, ensuring students and schools succeed. They work in nine career families.

ESP Resources

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ESP Community Conversations: Organizing and Engaging ESPs

Connect with fellow education support professionals on tools and strategies to deepen your self-care practice.
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I love how kids' faces light up when they see me - like I'm the best part of their day!
Quote by: Renee Cahoy, KNEA Member
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Advocating for educators' rights and for quality education

We are educational professionals advocating to bring together our members, Kansans and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education. We are driven by a vision of a great public school for every student. Our core values guide our work, starting with our unwavering belief in equal opportunity.
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