NJASA's eNewsletter Volume 8 | October 13, 2021
The Conference Will Be Held "In-Person"
January 26-28, 2022 Harrah's Resort Atlantic City
ICYMI - Updated Guidance for Schools on COVID-19 Reporting Requirements, Reporting Point of Care (POC) COVID-19 Test Results, and Screening Testing Program
This document provides updated COVID-19 information for schools:
1. New COVID-19 reporting requirements
2. New option for reporting individual COVID-19 test results
3. Update on the NJDOH screening testing program 
Post Pandemic - What Sticks and Stays -
NJASA Active Members Can Attend the One-Day Seminar at No Cost
Virtual Event October 21st
Come join a panel of regional and experienced leaders to discuss:
  • What Have We Learned?

  • How Do We Grow and Personalize Learning?

  • What Stays? 
Social Media Challenges Can Have Serious Consequences
by NJASA Executive Director Dr. Richard Bozza, NJEA President Sean M. Spiller, and NJPSA Executive Director Karen Bingert
Student, parents need to understand the danger and cost of illegal behavior.

Reports have surfaced recently of a social-media challenge that encourages students to
physically assault teachers or other adults in schools. It follows an earlier “challenge” that called
on students to steal or vandalize school property. While most students recognize the danger
and consequences of committing criminal acts...
News from the New Jersey State Board of Education

Proposed Amendments at N.J.A.C. 6A:15, Bilingual Education
  • The first discussion level document includes two sections – summary and rule text
  • Presentation to the New Jersey State Board of Education October 6, 2021

Advisory: Proposed Amendments to N.J.A.C. 6A:13A, Elements of High Quality Preschool Programs
NJSBA's Virtual Workshop 2021 is taking place from Tuesday, Oct. 26 to Thursday, Oct. 28. The three-day conference, co-sponsored by NJASA and NJASBO, is the largest virtual training event for school officials in New Jersey. 

Register to attend to learn from experts from multiple disciplines and hear from compelling keynote speakers. NJSBA's Virtual Workshop will also present special events and entertainment, networking opportunities, and an interactive exhibit hall with vendors that cater to school districts. Sessions will cover digital and distance learning, equity, cybersecurity, cost-savings, school finance, shared services, leadership best practices, school technology, social and emotional learning, sustainability, integrative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math), and more.

Registration Details NJSBA is offering a special group rate of $900 for up to 25 team members, including school board members, superintendents, school business administrators, IT directors, facilities directors, principals, and other district staff. That's only $36 per person! The individual member rate is $450 per person. The school business administrator must handle registration. 
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