“Mindfulness for ALL: Connecting Leaders and Learners”
NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozzainterviews2019 New Jersey Superintendent of the Year Dr. Michael Salvatore, Chief Education Officer, Long Branch and NJASA Secretary Dr. Margaret Dolan, Chief Education Officer, Westfield Public Schools about NJASA’s upcoming Spring Leadership Conference.
May 15th General SessionJonathan Mooney is an award-winning writer, entrepreneur, and activist who did not learn to read until he was twelve-years old.
May 16th General Session
Samuel Betances is a Senior Diversity Consultant who works to inspire willing learners to excel.
May 17th General Session Michele Borba is an internationally renowned educator, award-winning author, and parenting, child and bullying expert.
Mark Your Calendar for April 30th - Adjustment Aid:
Understanding the New Jersey Funding Formula
The program will provide an overview to help participants prepare respective boards of education and communities for the impact of future funding scenarios; understand how their district aid was calculated; and better anticipate the future of state aid support.
ICYMI Two Separate Surveys
Thank You for Your Time and Cooperation
Colleague Seeks Your Assistance
Michelle Vella, Superintendent of Schools, North Plainfield Board of Education, is asking your help in completing the NJ Superintendent Inquiry on Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE) survey. The NJDOE defines SIFE/SLIFE as "students in 4th-12th grades who have experienced disruptions in their education in their native countries and/or the United States such that they are one or more years behind their grade-level peers academically, and/or are unfamiliar with the ultra of schooling” (U.S. Department of Education, 2016). Questions, email Michelle Vella, Superintendent of Schools, North Plainfield Board of Education.
Your Expertise is Needed!
NJASA and NJPSA/FEA are committed to providing high-quality professional learning to educational leaders across the state. In 2014, the New Jersey Leadership Academy was launched to support leaders with scaffolded learning focused on the immediate instructional priorities of every district and school. As we plan the sixth year of the New Jersey Leadership Academy, please provide your input on the topics that best address your needs. Click here to begin the 5-minute survey that will drive important topics for professional learning!
FY 2020 Budget News from Trenton
The NJDOE Budget Hearing before the Assembly Budget Committee occurred on April 10th. You can
watch and listen to the archived Hearing.
The NJASA Mentor Training Programhas been approved by NJDOE to meet the mentor preparation requirements. NJASA will certify successful participants as mentors who will be authorized to recommend standard certification for school administrator residents who satisfy the requirements.
The two-day training program will include the requirements of the NJ School Administrator Resident Program, the theoretical framework and program design, procedures and forms, opportunities to design and discuss individualized residency programs. Participants will attend both days.
NJASA, 920 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08618; 609.599.2900, njasa.net
