2026 National ESEA Conference - EDC-X790Y
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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 – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information
The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.
Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.
Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution 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
Prerequisites
All participants must have paid in full for either in-person or virtual conference registration.Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- In-Person Credit Validation Courses for Educators : Courses - Choose One or More
- Online Credit Validation Courses for Educators : Courses - Choose One or More