NJASA's eNewsletter Volume 22 | April 26, 2023

The Source at NJASA

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.

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.

Enhancing Mental Health Services for Students

The NJDOE Comprehensive School Mental Health Coaching and Supports Project (NJ-CSMHCS Project) is a collaborative effort between the NJDOE and the Rutgers Center for Comprehensive School Mental Health (Rutgers-CCSMH). It aims to support the implementation of comprehensive school mental systems at the district and building levels by enhancing educators’ knowledge through training and technical assistance. The multi-pronged approach includes the launch of the New Jersey school mental health leadership academy, school mental health statewide training opportunities, and on-going technical assistance for 50 New Jersey schools.

Help Your Students See the Value of Math

Are you looking for tools to help your middle school students see the value of math in their everyday lives and boost achievement in mathematics? Join the Citizen Math Impact Study and gain free access and training to use an innovative, engaging, and tested set of math lessons for your students.

ClassLink Celebrates NJ Visionary Educators

To be a visionary, an educator must have the passion and creativity to design future-focused learning experiences and programs. Despite the challenges of the past few years, there are many NJ educators committed to creating these innovative initiatives, all while inspiring and empowering others.

Have you or someone you know produced a visionary learning experience or program in 2022-2023? Explore the categories, select the best fit, and share this work with us for a chance to be recognized at ClassLink’s Seaside Celebration for Education Leaders. Please submit your nomination(s) by May 31, 2023.

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