NJASA's eNewsletter Volume 21 | April 12, 2023

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Start Each Day with New Ways to Think About Education

Registration is Free to NJASA Members

with Up-to-Date Memberships.

NJASA/NJAPSA Spring Leadership Conference 2023 Registration

Conference Schedule

Exhibitor Registration

Exhibit Guidelines and Regulations

Travel Waiver and Hotel Information

May 17 Opening Keynote Session

David Flink, Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Eye to Eye, an organization run by and for individuals with learning differences like dyslexia. His vision is to create a world where one day all learners will be seen, heard, and valued.

May 18, General Keynote Session

NJASA Titanium Sponsor McGraw Hill will sponsor Dr. Salome Thomas-El, also known as Principal El, Dr. Joseph Jones, and Dr. T.J. Vari. This trio will explore the importance of providing a unique blend of professional learning opportunities.

May 19 The NJASA School Security and Student Safety Ad Hoc Committee Co-Chairs, Dr. MaryJane Garibay, Chief Education Officer, Colts Neck Township Schools, and Dr. Charles Sampson, Chief Education Officer, Freehold Regional High School District will report on the committee activities and progress. They’ll also facilitate a panel discussion.

School Administrator Mentor Training Program

Scheduled for June 1

The requirements for the standard School Administrator endorsement include a Commissioner-approved residency program while employed under the School Administrator Provisional Certificate. The residency program is overseen and supervised by NJASA-trained mentors, who provide individualized, collaborative and confidential support; supervise and verify each candidate’s completion of required experiences; and meet at least monthly face-to-face with the resident.

The NJASA Mentor Training Program has been approved by the 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.

Eyes on the

New Jersey State Board of Education

Meeting Date: April 5, 2023

The State Board adopted Chapter 9, Professional Standards; Chapter 9A, New Jersey Educator Preparation Programs; Chapter 9B, State Board of Examiners and Certification; and Chapter 9C, Professional Development.

The State Board discussed a resolution regarding the readoption of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards as revised for Mathematics and English Language Arts, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:8-2.1(a).

The State Board welcomes stakeholder input on the proposed revisions. Written feedback will be received though email at njstandardscomments@doe.nj.gov from April 5, - June 7, 2023. Public testimony and written comments will also be received at one of the three, in-person meetings - April 13, April 24, and May 3. Register to testify and/or attend the meetings. Read More

The Power of Legal Information:

Practical Issues to Keep School Administrators Current

and Compliant Session 3 – Personnel

Wednesday, April 19

9:00 am-12:15 pm

Zoom

Join NJASA and Presenters in Addressing:

Nonrenewals: Procedures and Pitfalls

Employment Investigations - A Review of Affirmative Action & Healthy Workplace, Tips for Conducting, and Creating Productive Outcomes

Cannabis in the Workplace

Navigating Divisive Conversations -

Preventing District Flashpoints

May 2, 9:30 am - Noon Zoom Format

Today's flashpoints are entirely different - namely, they are multi-faceted, and comprised of factors that regularly go unaddressed.

Join NJASA and EAB

This presentation with EAB Research Advisory Services Senior Director Eric Flowers will support and show district leaders how to quickly deconstruct a complex flashpoint into simple parts and then deploy appropriate strategies accordingly.

NJASA members may register for and participate in this one-day seminar at no cost. Non-members may register and participate at the cost of $145.00 per person.

NJASA Offers Deepest Sympathy to the Morton Family

Dr. Joseph Thomas “Tom” Morton, Ringwood, NJ, passed away on March 28. Tom enriched the lives of many through his unconditional support of his family, exuberant approach to friendship, and lifelong career in education. A proud graduate of Bucknell University with a B.S. in Mathematics and Education, Tom went on to achieve a M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision followed by an Ed.D. from Rutgers University. He is predeceased by his wife of 39 years, Dr. Susan Morton, with whom he built their family home where he has resided since 1975.

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