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Professional Excellence

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Our members know creating Great Public Schools starts with developing great teachers and education support staff. Here, you can find the resources you need to achieve professional excellence.
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I wanted a seat at the table to help shape policy that affected my students, my classroom, my school district, and my community. SDEA provided me the opportunity to come to that metaphorical table.
Quote by: Kerry Konda, High School Speech and Debate Teacher
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