Students learn better when they feel supported. This sense of belonging motivates students to stay focused on their goals, fostering a learning environment that’s more enjoyable and productive.
ESP members are the heart of every school district. Without them, kids wouldn’t get extra help or attention, and schools wouldn’t run smoothly.
1. Identify Your Needs and Goals
Identifying your needs is the first step in getting educational support. This can include identifying the types of help you need academically, emotionally, and financially. It can also involve determining how to achieve your goals.
It is helpful to develop SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, time-based) goals. This will ensure that you are setting yourself up for success. Having clear goals will help you choose techniques and processes that have been proven by research or consensus to be effective. It will also allow you to specify how you will measure your progress and determine whether or not you are achieving the desired outcomes.
Education support professional members make a positive impact on students and their communities, but they need to receive high-quality learning opportunities and supports throughout their careers. That’s why we champion ESPs and their full inclusion in the Association. Without them, kids wouldn’t get extra help in class, lunch wouldn’t be served, and buses wouldn’t run.
2. Explore Your Options
Depending on your unique needs and circumstances, there are a variety of options when it comes to education support. From tutoring and academic resources to emotional guidance and financial assistance, the options are endless.
The ESP community is committed to working with schools to ensure students receive the educational support they need. Whether they are assisting with classroom learning, providing health and student services or maintaining quality schools, ESPs have a huge impact on the lives of students.
Education support professionals keep students healthy, safe and supported, allowing them to learn in the classroom. Without them, it would be nearly impossible for schools to operate. FEA champions ESPs and their full inclusion in the Association, their recognition as accomplished professionals and their access to high-quality professional learning opportunities.
Many parents are seeking ways to help their children succeed in school. Whether it’s through tuition tax credits, empowerment scholarships, public school choice, microschools or homeschooling, there are a variety of options available.
3. Engage with the Service
When it comes to education support, there are many avenues to help students excel. From community programs to online platforms, these resources can offer students the guidance they need to thrive academically and professionally.
Schools must be mindful of the sensitive nature of their interactions with students and families. As a result, it is essential to implement customer service tools that are robust and secure. This includes the use of help desk software and knowledge bases that can provide quick answers to common questions, such as school policies and troubleshooting guides for problems like failed online fee payments.
It is also important to encourage open communication between teachers and students, which can be done by providing a variety of feedback mechanisms. These can include surveys, suggestion boxes, dedicated feedback sessions and interactive platforms. This allows students and parents to share their thoughts on learning quality, teacher interaction and the overall student experience. It also demonstrates that the school is invested in its student’s success.
4. Monitor Your Progress
Regular monitoring helps educators identify student challenges early, providing timely interventions that prevent academic struggles from escalating. In addition, data-driven decision-making allows educators to adapt instruction and maximize learning outcomes for all students.
Education Support is a UK charity championing the mental health and wellbeing of everyone working in education. It supports trainees, newly qualified teachers, serving teachers and headteachers, school support staff and other education professionals throughout their careers and beyond.
Education support professionals, also known as ESPs, play critical roles in school functionality, classroom learning, student health and wellness, and maintaining quality schools. These public school district employees, including paraeducators, paraprofessionals, food service workers, administrative assistants, custodians, bus drivers and more, are dedicated to a quality public education for all students. When ESPs have clear expectations, are respected, and have opportunities for professional growth, they can make an even bigger impact on students.