NJASA's eNewsletter Volume 7 | October 4, 2017
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NJSpotlight Reports: Budget Basics: Employee Retirement Benefits -
The Problem is Large
One could write extensively about this history and enumerate the bad actors, but that is not the goal of this article. Rather, one needs to understand the dimensions of the current problem, and what actions could be taken to address the underfunding.

Key Points to Be Recognized
Four points need to be recognized to understand fully the issue of employee benefits and its effect on current and future budgets :
New Jersey State Board of Education 2017 Retreat

NJDOE Commissioner Kimberley Harrington presented an " Introduction to the New Jersey Department of Education " at the State Board's Retreat on September 25, 2017.
Jan.25-26, - Harrah’s Resort
Atlantic City, NEW JERSEY's PREMIER EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
Techspo Gives You the Competitive Edge with Newly Added Session Categories:
  • MakerSpace/Student Showcase
  • Student Demonstrations
  • Student Activity/Tech Lessons
Share Your Technology Knowledge:
Submit a Session Proposal !

Travel Waiver Approved!

Make Your Hotel Reservations !
Action Alert: Support Extension of Children's Health Insurance Program
The CHIP Program expired on September 30th. If Congress does not act quickly to extend funding for CHIP then school districts will lose funding for the critical health services provided to low-income children that ensure they are healthy enough to learn. Write or Call Your Representatives and Senators With the Following Message: Support the bipartisan bill to extend the CHIP program for five years in your chamber.  Read More :
Grow a School Leadership Team
with the Assistance of NJLA

The New Jersey Leadership Academy ( NJLA ) works best when a team of administrators and teacher leaders from a school or district sign up to learn together. Take a few minutes to review the dates and locations of each of the eight cohorts and register your team today.

Reduced Price: $450 for the three courses - All sessions are - 9am - 1pm.
Women’s Leadership Conference Issues Call for Session Proposals

On behalf of AASA/NJASA/NJPSA, thank you for taking the time to consider submitting a proposal for the 2018 AASA/NJASA/NJPSA, Women’s Leadership Conference, March 15-16, 2018, Forsgate Country Club - Monroe Township, NJ.

The submissions collected from this Call for Proposals will be considered for breakout sessions only. Breakout sessions take place on Thursday and Friday and are 60 minutes in length.
NJASA Superintendent Institute for Second- and Third-Year Superintendents Keeps You Ahead of the Game
Training and Development Written on Blue Puzzle Pieces. Educational Concept. 3D Render.
October 19, 2017
Contract Negotiations, Personnel Management - Collective Bargaining

January 18, 2018  
Special Populations: Asking the Right Questions - Regulations and Compliance  

March 14, 2018
Board of Education Dynamics - Through the Eyes of a Superintendent
NJASA Keeps You in the Loop at Fall Workshop 2017!

Oct. 23 - 2:30pm School Administrator Residency Program Mentor Update - Invitation only

Oct. 24 - 9:30am Great Schools New Jersey: An Association of High Needs School Districts Speaker & Panel Discussion - Open

Oct. 24 - 1pm NJASA Legislative Committee - NJASA Legislative Committee Members

Oct. 25 - 9am NJASA Executive Committee - NJASA Executive Committee Members

Oct. 25 - 2:30pm NJASA Women’s Leadership Initiative - Open

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.
English and Math Accelerated Learning Programs for Community College and High School Students 

Register to attend a FREE EVENT for NJ Community College Faculty, Staff, Administrators and High School Partners, Thursday, October 12, 2017 - 9:00am-3:00pm - Middlesex County College.
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