2026 National ESEA Conference

Course Available
1-2 Units
Credit Validation

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.

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.

Prerequisites: All participants must have paid in full for either in-person or virtual conference registration.

Course Options

Course Date Units Price
EDC-X790Y – 001 10 Feb 202631 Mar 2026 1-2 $79-158

2026 National ESEA Conference

10 Feb 202631 Mar 2026
1-2
$79-158
Credit Validation
Conference

Audience: Education professionals at the state, district, and local levels.

Refund Policy: All Credit Validation enrollments are refundable, minus a $25 processing fee, if requested within 30 days of the enrollment date. No refunds will be issued after the 30-day period.

Number of Units: 1.0 – 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours. Please select units at checkout.

Enrollment Open: July 3, 2025 – March 31, 2026 (11:59pm PT)

What You Will Learn

  • 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

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

Advance Faster

Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.