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Event

Annual ESP Dinner

ESP Dinner, ESP of the Year Announcement, Spectacular Basket Raffle!
Past winners of the ESP of the Year Award
By: NEARI
Published: October 9, 2026

Event Overview

Dates and Times

  • Thursday, November 12, 2026
    5:00 PM (EST)

Cost

$25
TICKETS

Location

  • NEARI Union Hall
    99 Bald Hill Rd. Cranston

Annual ESP Recognition Dinner

Celebrating the people who make our schools work!

Education Support Professionals are essential to the success of our students, schools, and communities. From paraprofessionals and teaching assistants to custodians, secretaries, maintenance staff, and so many others, ESPs make a difference every day.

Join NEARI for our annual ESP Recognition Dinner as we celebrate the dedication, contributions, and accomplishments of these outstanding union members.

The evening will feature the presentation of the 2027 Gail Colburn ESP of the Year Award, honoring an exceptional member whose commitment to students, colleagues, and public education exemplifies the very best of the profession.

Come celebrate our ESPs and the incredible work they do!

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Our Association is a remarkable blend of union and professional organization, with a proud history of serving Rhode Island. Since its inception in 1845, our members have been at the center of every struggle to advance the finest of American dreams: the promise of a quality public education for every child. One in every 100 Rhode Islanders is a member - chances are, you know us already!
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