NJASA's eNewsletter Volume 13 | December 11, 2019

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Keynote Presentations Offer a Time to Grow

Thursday, January 30, 2020  Matt Miller Educator, Blogger & West Central Indiana Presenter Friday, January 31, 2020 Dr. Katie Martin Author & VP, Professional Learning at Altitude Learning

He has infused technology and innovative teaching methods in his classes for more than 10 years. He is the author of the book Ditch That Textbook: Free Your Teaching and Revolutionize Your Classroom and writes at the Ditch That Textbook blog about using technology and creative ideas in teaching. He is a Google Certified Innovator (Austin ’14), a PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator, a Bammy! Awards nominee, and winner of the WTHI-TV Golden Apple Award. She has worked in diverse contexts to learn, research, and support deeper learning for all students. She has served as middle school English language arts teacher, instructional coach, and led the district's new teacher mentoring program. Katie has a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in middle school education and her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on the support that impacts teacher efficacy and retention.

A Waiver Request for TECHSPO® '20 Has Been Granted! Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City is the official host hotel for the NJASA TECHSPO® ‘20 Conference.  It is the responsibility of all attendees and exhibitors going to the TECHSPO® Conference to make their own hotel arrangements directly with Harrah’s.

2 Days 280+ Speakers 2 Keynote Presenters 130+ Workshops 150+ Exhibitors Countless Networking Opportunities

NJASA 2020-2021 Officers' Nomination Process Begins!

NJASA members seeking to be nominated for the position of NJASA Treasurer should send a letter of intent and resume to NJASA, c/o the Nominating Committee no later than January 17, 2020 .  The Nominating Committee will render its report to the NJASA Executive Director no later than February 10th. Such report shall be communicated to the NJASA membership no later than February 15th.

NJASA in the News! NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza discusses school disciplinary practices in New Jersey with nj.com ...New Jersey schools and districts are beginning to have “frank conversations” about students of color being disciplined more harshly. In addition, Dr. Bozza said, the group is surveying its members about existing discipline policies to help guide the inquiry.

SEL - A Comprehensive Exploration for School District Leaders

Dr. Jared Scherz SEATING is Limited!   REGISTER NOW!

A new era in education is emerging, shifting our emphasis toward whole child education. District leaders who become experts in SEL will be at a distinct advantage, improving academic outcomes, reducing the potential for violence, and creating happier faculty Part Two: Friday, January 10, 2020 This session will explore 15 key SEL’s not commonly known. Examine the intersection of individual and organizational needs. Understand how school culture supports SEL with the ultimate reward of organizational health. Part Three: Monday, April 20, 2020 The final session examines the 15 pivotal aspects of SEL. Evaluate your own program and learn how to improve services to students through strengthening your faculty.

NJASA January 15th Superintendent Institute Will Explore

Contract Negotiations - What's Trending? Salaries/Benefits – Latest on Chapter 78 Contributions  FMLA/NJFLA – DOL Opinion Letters and Union’s response Minimum Wage – Bargaining Obligations Impasse and Beyond Presented by Susan Hodges , Esquire Counsel, Chair – Employment and Labor PARKER McCAY. Ms. Hodges represents a number of New Jersey public school districts and will share what challenges and trends Boards of Education are facing during the Collective Bargaining process.

Women’s Leadership Conference March 26-27, 2020 The Palace at Somerset Park - Somerset, NJ

Register to Attend! NJDOE Travel Waiver Hotel Information

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