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The NEA Academy

Online Learning for Your Life

The NEA Academy offers the best in online continuing education and Master’s degrees that will fit your budget, your schedule, and your life.

Convenience
We know you lead a busy life but that doesn’t have to interfere with advancing your career. Online professional development allows you to set your own schedule.

Also, our students have online access to the nation’s top scholars and higher education institutions – regardless of where they live.

Salary Advancement
Continuing education units, college credits, or advanced degrees can move you higher up the salary schedule. We want to help you succeed.

Member Discounts
We try to negotiate reduced rates for members . Some NEA-produced courses are free to members. Our Master’s degrees, from the nation’s top universities, are discounted 5-20%.

Here’s an overview of the NEA Academy:

Continuing Education

Peer Approved
Fellow educators review and approve material according to quality standards
determined by NEA members.
Practical
You’ll gain hands-on skills for addressing real-world issues. Our video clips feature actual classroom teachers – not actors – who demonstrate different ways to use the strategies you learn.
Reasonably Priced
Courses are provided to NEA members at the lowest rates available – guaranteed.
Professional
Continuing education CEUs and college credits are available to assist members in professional growth, recertification, and/or salary advancement.

Master's Degrees

Convenient
You can learn at your own pace in the comfort of your own home.
Quality
We’ve reviewed hundreds of programs and are only offering courses from three of the best public, private, and non-profit universities. Find out which of our partner institutions is right for you.
Easy
You just need basic computer skills, time to devote to the class, and a computer with Internet access equal to the minimum requirements listed for the course.
Vast Selection
We’ll provide more than 40 degree programs with hundreds of courses. Many are in areas of high need including special education, math, science, reading, technology, instructional design, and ELL.

Professional Library

Helpful
Our books help educators manage classroom and professional issues.
Variety
Our titles cover everything from testing and assessment to classroom management and bullying.
Logo Items
From cups and caps to bags and boxers, NEA logo items make perfect gifts for co-workers or rewards for Association volunteers.
Member Discounts
NEA members get a special discount and we offer quantity discounts when buying in bulk.

Leader to Leader

Inspirational
We want to capture current leaders at their personal best as they lead others.
Growth
From political action and membership recruitment to research and bargaining, this program is about how ordinary people can make extraordinary things happen.
Local Treasurers Training
We’ll keep you up-to-date with the latest accounting rules and help you understand fiduciary responsibilities and internal controls. This course was developed for leaders with non-financial backgrounds. It uses step-by-step processes and layman’s terms.

Our Visiting Scholars presentations focus on a variety of teacher quality and public education issues including teacher preparation, National Board Certification, English language learners, and closing achievement gaps. Nationally renowned scholars share their research with participants. Copies of the research briefs and PowerPoint presentations are available to download.

The On Demand series is preparing educators for the 21st Century.

Presenters share their insight, knowledge, and best practices on a variety of public education issues. Copies of the transcripts, PowerPoint presentations, and additional resources are available to download.

Check out our list of Frequently Asked Questions for more details or contact us today and turbo-charge your career!