NJASA's eNewsletter Volume 3 | August 9, 2017
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Make Your Vision a Reality  with the
New Jersey Consortia for Excellence Through Equity!
NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza writes, "...district leaders, are committed to creating and sustaining structures, curricula and programs that will eliminate pervasive opportunity, achievement and attainment gaps defined by race/ethnicity, gender, language, (dis)ability or family economic background. I encourage you to learn more about NJASA’s new partnership with the Penn Center for Educational Leadership in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania by visiting the NJASA website and contacting:
Northern Representative Dr. Aaron Graham agraham@njasa.net
Central Representative Dr. Gary McCartney gmccartney@njasa.net
Southern Representative Jim Bathurst jbathurst@njasa.net
Congratulations to the 2017
New Jersey Special Education Administrator of the Year Whitney Perro!
Pictured from left, Michael A. Polizzi, New Milford Chief Education Officer; Andrew Horelick, Vice President/Market Owner – Special Education & Interventions, Frontline Education; and Dr. Tom Reap, Executive Director – Special Education & Interventions, Frontline Education; congratulate New Jersey Special Education Administrator of the Year Whitney R. Perro, New Milford Director of Special Services. Read more
  Dr. Adam Fried
Transforming the Learning Culture
A collaborative, problem-solving process

NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza blogs, "Over the past ten years, the 2017 NJASA Northern Regional Superintendent of the Year Dr. Adam Fried has radically transformed the learning culture in Harrington Park, while increasing student achievement and staff engagement."
Please Take a Moment to Renew Your  2017-2018  NJASA Membership.
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School leaders need the best resources and connections at their fingertips. And, NJASA, the driving force in supporting and developing school leaders, is there to offer you the assistance you need. For renewal questions, email NJASA Membership Manager Charlotte Duthie.
January 25-26, 2018
Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City

Techspo is New Jersey’s premier educational technology training and exhibition conference for school leaders.  Call for Session Proposals will be available in August.  Exhibitor registration will open the first week of September.
ICYMI : FAQs on the PARCC Algebra I Assessment Retake 

The August 8th NJDOE Broadcast featured a memo from Jeffrey B. Hauger, Ed.D., Director, Office of Assessments, Division of Talent and Performance; regarding students in the Class of 2021 and beyond who need to retake the PARCC Algebra I assessment.
Save the Date for:
AASA/NJASA/FEA Women’s Leadership Conference – March 15-16, 2018 – Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Twp., Middlesex County NJTKP Exit 8

NJASA/NJAPSA Spring Leadership Conference  – May 16-18, 2018 – Harrah’s Atlantic City


NJLA Series 4 is All New!
Select a cohort in North, Central, or South Jersey.
All sessions will be held from 9am - 1pm.

The PSEL Leadership Reflection and Growth Tool will be an integral part of the program. The goals of each session will be tightly aligned to the specific actions that leaders need to take in order to meet the standards. School and district teams will engage in conversations about how key leadership actions can impact school and district goals.
Reduced Price — $450 for the three courses
Looking for PDP Templates? 

NJASA has samples that can be easily individualized and specifically designed for use by the CSA and Director that reference the goals and activities of the New Jersey Leadership Academy.
Exciting Enhancements  Coming to Workshop 2017!

The theme for Workshop 2017, “Education for a Common Purpose,” reflects the evolution of public education and its impact on our country. It is sponsored by NJSBA, NJASA and NJASBO. 

Workshop 2017, will take place Monday, Oct. 23 through Thursday, Oct.26. Training sessions will be conducted all four days.  The Workshop Exhibit Floor will open on Tuesday morning, Oct. 24 and operate through Wednesday, Oct. 25.
Leadership for Educational Excellence
New Jersey School Boards Association ● New Jersey Association of School Administrators  ●  New Jersey Education Association ● New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association  ●  New Jersey Association of School Business Officials ● New Jersey PTA

Leadership for Educational Excellence has joined with the New Jersey Department of Education, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, the U.S. Army, America’s Navy, the United States Marine Corps, the U.S.Air Force, and the Army National Guard in encouraging public schools to institute a Military Opportunities Day between September and November, starting this year.
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