NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard G. Bozza Writes:
NJASA with NJSBA and NJASBO annually co-sponsor the Fall Workshop that provides Professional Development opportunities regarding the pivotal issues in education. This year everyone understands that the COVID-19 pandemic is the dominating concern for the school year. It will be an exceptionally challenging time as we continue to experience disruptions in our lives. On a positive note, Virtual Fall Workshop will continue to assist school leaders, their boards, and communities in the arduous task regarding the events taking place in the educational community and around the world. Look forward to seeing everyone virtually - stay safe and well!
Education leaders from thePemberton Township Schools will share a Call to Action regarding a district-wide and community-wide Trauma Sensitive Initiative.
The Bound Brook School District leadership team will present their journey about the development of in-district social and emotional services that supported staff and students and offered a “cost-effective” measure to build upon.
NJASA, the driving force in supporting and developing school leaders, has a long and proud tradition of advocating for children and preparing leaders to steer schools and districts in the direction of positive futures. During these exceptionally challenging times related to the coronavirus, your NJASA membership is most beneficial.
Camden County ESC Announces Five-Year Grant Placing Licensed Mental Health Professionals on School Campuses
Camden County Educational Services Commission, in partnership with School Based Healthcare Solutions Network, Inc. (SBHSN), is proud to announce a five-year grant placing full-time licensed mental health professionals on school campuses throughout the State of New Jersey. There is no cost to school districts.
The grant funding is focused on expanding behavioral health services to all students exhibiting specific risk factors. The services will be delivered in school or via teletherapy by licensed clinicians. Services will supplement, not supplant any services you are currently offering to your students. In year one of the grant, services are limited to students who are Medicaid eligible. The full solicitation and grant application instructions can be accessed here. If you would like to be considered for funding, click here to complete the grant application.
Jared Scherz, Ph.D. Med., Clinical Psychologist, CEO, TeacherCoach
Philip E. Stern Esq., DiFrancesco, Bateman, Kunzman, Davis, Lehrer Flaum
The goal of this Superintendents’ Institute is to bring together a “triage team” made up of experienced professionals representing the worlds of the school district, legal and social/emotional wellness. The environment that presently exists, places our leaders into an atmosphere where challenges and decisions are needed daily as they are constantly focused upon their students, staff, and community.
We will be utilizing a Zoom format and all registrants will receive an invitation to attend.
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