2026 National ESEA Conference - EDC-X790Y
Course Description
Credit Validation for ESEA Participants Only
The National ESEA Conference is an annual event hosted by the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators (NAESPA). It is the only conference focused entirely on federal education programs for disadvantaged students, featuring more than 100 sessions designed to support the success and achievement of every child.
Learner Outcomes
- Apply insights gained from conference sessions to their work at the school, district, or state level
- Engage in meaningful conversations about how to better serve disadvantaged students through federal programs
Course Details
Number of Units: 1.0 - 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours. Choose one option only.
- 1.0 unit requires a minimum of attending 9 sessions and 2 keynote sessions
- 2.0 units requires a minimum of attending 18 sessions and 3 keynote sessions
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for ESEA Participants.
University of San Diego – Academic Credit Information
The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level academic units/credit. To receive units, participants must first register and complete coursework through the external program provider.
Courses offered through the USD's Credit Validation Program are accepted by many school districts and universities throughout the United States. It is the responsibility of the participant to verify district and/or university policies regarding transcript requirements, deadlines, and the applicability of units/credits.
The units provided are graduate-level professional development semester units intended solely for purposes such as salary advancement and credential renewal. These units are not applicable toward a master’s degree or higher degree program at the University of San Diego.
Participants who intend to apply these units toward a degree program at another institution are responsible for confirming that institution’s acceptance of the units prior to enrollment.
Directions to Enroll for Credit
1. Enroll in this course:
- Home Page: ESEA Network
- Sign up to enroll: National ESEA Conference
- Contact for more information about this course: admin@eseanetwork.org
Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.
2. Click “Add to Cart” located on the right of this page to purchase units. If this course displays “Request Information,” it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or has already closed for enrollment.
Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.
Transcript Delivery Timeline:
- U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
- International addresses: 3–4 weeks