NJASA's eNewsletter Volume 15 | February 7, 2018
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February 7th NJASA Curriculum and Instruction Committee Meeting Cancelled Due to Weather.

February 8th NJASA Women in Leadership Committee Meeting is also Cancelled.

All Committee members will be notified of new Committee meeting dates.
NJASA Professional Development Seminar
Wednesday, February 14th
Learn How to Properly Prevent and Respond

Will be Held at NJASA Headquarters
920 W State St Trenton, NJ 

9:00am – 1:30pm (approx) 

Presenters: 
NJASA Chief Counsel Maria Lepore and Mark G. Toscano, Esquire, Comegno Law Group, P.C.

This session will include: 
  • A review of applicable law and cases, and how they can be applied to the modern-day workplace/school district.
  • How to ensure an Affirmative Action investigation is conducted properly.
  • How to handle the complaining employee who says, “Don’t tell anyone.”
  • How to ensure violators receive due process and are properly disciplined.
NJ School Jobs
Special Education – Current Issues
How to Save $$ in Special Costs

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2018
Ramada Plaza Conference Center (Formerly the Crowne Plaza)
390 Forsgate Drive, Exit 8A, NJ Turnpike, Monroe Township, NJ
9:00 am – 1:30 pm 

REGISTER NOW to Explore the Following:

  • Idea History and Substance
  • Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE)
  • Endrew v. Douglas County Supreme Court Decision
  • Hendrick Hudson v. Rowley Supreme Court Decision
  • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
  • Recent Significant Special Education Decisions           
in or Aspiring to Positions
in Educational Leadership

March 15-16, Forsgate Country Club
Monroe Township, NJ
Full Two-Day Conference Fee: $329One-Day Conference Fee: $175

Online Registration Is Now Open!
In Case You Missed It! (ICYMI)
January 25, 2018 Meeting

Everyone Benefits from #TECHSPO18!
NJASA Legal Department Research Services Discusses:
The needs of transgender students are quickly evolving. On July 21, 2017, former Governor Christie signed a bill designed to reinforce protections for New Jersey’s transgender students. This Administrative Guide will review the new law which requires the Commissioner of Education to draft and issue guidelines to help schools address the needs of this student population. It will also review recent cases which will help shape the regulations.
Newly Revised Online Superintendent’s Evaluation Tool and Process Presentation
at Techspo’18 January 26, 2018
A new superintendent evaluation tool, better highlighting the leadership qualities that lead to student success, is available for school boards. NJSBA is excited to introduce the new online tool, jointly developed with NJASA, that uses six new evaluation standards to hone in on the qualities and values of leadership that are integral to student success. Read more:
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