Are you a future teacher or educator?
What Is SEAM?
The Student Education Association of Massachusetts is a pre-professional organization for aspiring educators affiliated with the Massachusetts Teachers Association and the National Education Association. A SEAM campus chapter provides space for aspiring educators to prepare for their future as teachers through professional development, community outreach, and connection to political action. Through these activities and opportunities SEAM promotes teacher quality in Massachusetts and wherever our members may end up as educators.
What Are the Benefits of Joining SEAM?
- Benefits and discounts provided by MTA Benefits at reduced membership rate ($20 dues rebate per year for student members).
- Professional development and programming through the MTA and NEA.
- Network and learn at annual events designed for students, the MTA Aspiring Educators Conference and the NEA Aspiring Educator Leadership Conference.
- Connect with other chapters and aspiring educators throughout the state at monthly meetings
What Training Opportunities Are Available to SEAM members?
The MTA & the NEA offer many opportunities to learn, network and get involved. Here are some of the MTA annual events open to student members:
- Winter Union Skills Conference
- Aspiring Educators Conference
- Annual Meeting of Delegates
- Summer Conference
- Early Career Educators Conference
Workshops & Webinars
Credit Counseling and Loan Forgiveness Webinars Hosted by MTA Benefits
A 75-minute training on how to handle debt while qualifying for loan forgiveness.
Licensure Workshops
Learn about the licensure process at different career stages with Education Policy Specialist Beth Tripathi and Professional Development Strategist Dan Callahan.
Check out additional trainings & opportunities
How Much Does it Cost to Join SEAM?
Annual, all-inclusive membership is $27 for each year.
Who Is Eligible?
Students who are in a education prep program or are interested in becoming an educator. You cannot be currently employed by a school district. If you are a new educator in your first five years of practice, check out the MTA New Members program.
Massachusetts SEAM Chapters
- Brandeis College
- Bridgewater State University
- Clark University
- Fitchburg State University
- Merrimack College
- UMass Amherst
- UMass Lowell
- Westfield State University
Don't see your school on this list? Reach out to New Member and SEAM organizer Josh Levit at [email protected] to learn more.
Training Opportunities & Events
The MTA & the NEA offer many opportunities to learn, network and get involved. Here are some of the MTA annual events open to student members:
- Winter Union Skills Conference
- Aspiring Educators Conference
- Annual Meeting of Delegates
- Summer Conference
- Early Career Educators Conference
Trainings
Credit Counseling and Loan Forgiveness Webinars Hosted by MTA Benefits
A 75-minute training on how to handle debt while qualifying for loan forgiveness.
Licensure Workshops
Learn about the licensure process at different career stages with Education Policy Specialist Beth Tripathi and Professional Development Strategist Dan Callahan for workshops.
