The Source at NJASA

NJASA's eNewsletter Volume 25 | June 9, 2021

The Source at NJASA

"Remote learning let some NJ kids log in from around the globe. Is it a sign of the future?"

"Still, the upheaval of the past year has opened eyes to new possibilities. School administrators are planning for online instruction to be a permanent part of post-pandemic education."

Dr. Richard Bozza

NJASA Executive Director

Editor's Note: If you have trouble accessing the article, email agallagher@njasa.net.

Time to Renew Your NJASA Membership!

Your NJASA membership is especially beneficial during these exceptionally challenging times. As you continue to address the fallout from the pandemic, NJASA is focused on your issues and provides resources for securing your future and the future of the children you serve.

Enhanced NJASA Membership Benefits Effective July 2021

Registration for the Association's annual Spring Leadership Conference

8 One-Day Virtual Seminars for active members, NJASA's premier level of membership for all certified school administrators.

Membership renewal for 2021-2022 was emailed May 7th. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@njasa.net.

The Path Forward:

Reopening Challenges, Opportunities, and the Law

Day 1 - July 6th 9 am - 3 pm

Addressing the Harm to Students, Staff, and Community

This session will focus on satisfying the legal obligation for schools to develop and implement plans to respond to the many foreseeable harms that have resulted from the global pandemic and its aftermath.

Day 2 - July 7th 9 am - 3 pm

Reimagining the Future

Post-Pandemic

This session will focus on the tremendous advances we have made as educators and school leaders have risen to the challenge of the pandemic.

Supplemental pre-recorded content will also be provided to every registrant in addition to each live session. Fee: $150 per day or $270 for 2 days (Payable to FEA. PO to be issued to FEA at 12 Centre Drive, Monroe Township, NJ 08831)

Leadership to Transform America’s Education System

AASA's Learning 2025 National Commission created a report, An American Imperative: A New Vision of Public Schools, that calls for holistic redesign of the public school system by 2025. Based on the Commission’s recommendations, AASA seeks to identify educational systems that exemplify student-centered, equity-focused practices with a solid commitment to the whole learner and a future-driven outlook.

Demonstration Districts Will Receive

• Communities of Practice Networking

• Executive Coaching Strategic Planning

• On Call Support

• Dashboard

• System Assessment Audit

• Case Studies

• Participation in Leadership Network Cohort

• Monthly Videos of Successful Practices

• Semi-annual Face-to-Face Network Meetings

• Virtual Network Meetings

Apply to be a Demonstration District

Free Resources and Expertise to Assist with

Upcoming Math Curriculum Adoptions

EdReports.org is a national non-profit organization working to ensure all students have access to high-quality instructional materials. Through a grant from the OverdeckFoundation, EdReports is currently leading a project in New Jersey to support districts in identifying quality, aligned instructional materials in K-8 math. There are currently three levels of support offers at no cost.

· Advisory Consultations: Advise the district’s leadership team on the design of the adoption process (two-three 60-90-minute consultations depending on need)

· Adoption Process Intensive: Deeper dive into the stages of the adoption process with the adoption committee (approximately four 2-hour sessions)

· Full Adoption Cohort: Continuous consultation, training, and support for a cohort of multiple districts throughout their adoption processes (approximately six 3-4-hour sessions.)

Email Outreach Specialist Melody Arabo or call her at 248-770-8779.

RIFs of Secretarial and Clerical Positions, and Preferred Eligibility Lists and Recall Rights of RIFed Employees

Third Part Concludes the Series

Fiscal constraints may cause a board of education to implement a reduction in force (RIF) which results in the elimination of positions and/or programs. Part One of this Administrative Guide series discussed the legal authority for a board to implement a RIF, legal challenges to RIFs for procedural reasons, and RIFs involving teachers. Part Two discussed RIFs involving the consolidation of administrative positions, and the assertion of “bumping” rights.

Are You Retiring This Year? NJASA Needs Your Help!

Each year at this time NJASA asks active members for their assistance. If you are going to retire between April 1, 2021 and October 31, 2021, please complete a fillable form as soon as possible indicating your retirement date and email it to info@njasa.net

Thank you for your cooperation.

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