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SRI&ETTC Professional Development Calendar - March 2025
Professional Development for the K-12 Community provided by the
Southern Regional Institute and Educational Technology Training Center (SRI&ETTC)
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION - STOCKTON UNIVERSITY
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SRI&ETTC
10 West Jimmie Leeds Road
Galloway, New Jersey 08205
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www.ettc.net
Phone: (609) 626-3850
Fax: (609) 748-6212
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The Science of Reading
April 1, 2025
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The Science of Reading for Elementary Teachers
April 1, 2025, 9 am to 3 pm
The science of reading is a vast, interdisciplinary body of scientifically-based research about reading and issues related to reading and writing. This research has been conducted over the last five decades across the world and is derived from thousands of studies conducted in multiple languages. The science of reading has culminated in a preponderance of evidence to inform how proficient reading and writing develop; why some have difficulty; and how we can most effectively assess and teach and, therefore, improve student outcomes through prevention of and intervention for reading difficulties. This session will provide participants with strategies to shift practices to those that align with the research in order to improve student outcomes.
Please note: This workshop is being offered as a Hybrid Course with in-person and Live via Zoom registration options. When registering for this course please select the option that best suits the needs of your district.
Click here for more information or to register for The Science of Reading for Elementary Teachers workshop
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Intervention & Referral Services (I&RS) Training
Spring 2025
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Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Team Training
March 25, 2025, 9 am to 3 pm
Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Team Training is designed to provide schools which have new or reorganized (e.g, new members, new structure) school building I&RS teams with basic information, materials and skills to help them fulfill the regulatory requirements for the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of programs of I&RS (N.J.A.C. 6A:16-8). This training can also be used to provide review for existing teams. The workshop focus will include identifying and addressing academic, behavior and health issues and developing effective intervention strategies and action plans. In this training participants will also discuss how to incorporate RTI into the I&RS process.
Please note: This workshop is being offered as a Hybrid Course with in-person and Live via Zoom registration options. When registering for this course please select the option that best suits the needs of your district.
Click here for more information or to register for I&RS Team Training
Closing out the I&RS Year
April 9, 2025, 9 am to 1 pm
There are many tasks to accomplish at the end of the school year that will ensure a smooth transition into the next school year with regard to Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS). I&RS guidance requires schools and districts to assess the team's procedures, share the results, and apply improvements in the upcoming school year. Professional learning needs for the I&RS team or professional staff should be identified and planned. School leaders and I&RS team members should use the results of their assessment to create recommendations for school-wide planning purposes. This session will focus on how to conduct the end-of-year assessment of I&RS procedures and plan for the upcoming school year. Connections to other building-based teams will be shared as well as how to best collaborate with other teams in order to increase positive outcomes from I&RS. In addition, Title funds will be identified that can be used to support I&RS functions. Scheduling options for I&RS meetings will be shared as well.
Please note: This workshop is being offered as a Hybrid Course with in-person and Live via Zoom registration options. When registering for this course please select the option that best suits the needs of your district.
Click here for more information or to register for the Closing out the I&RS Year workshop
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Why the Humanities Matter
Workshops for K-12 Educators
Spring 2025
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LGBTQ-Inclusive Pedagogy
March 5, 2025
Beginning in Fall 2020, state law requires New Jersey schools to include the "political, economic, and social contributions of persons with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people” in middle school and high school curricula. Through discussion and hands-on activities, we'll explore gender and sexuality as socially constructed categories that shape history, science, literature, and tools for measuring social change over time. Teachers in all fields will develop practical applications to build cultural competency, strengthen students' critical thinking skills, and enhance school and classroom climate.
Disability Culture
March 17, 2025
Beginning in Fall 2020, state law began requiring New Jersey schools to "include instruction, and adopt instructional materials, that accurately portray the political, economic, and social contributions of persons with disabilities” in middle school and high school curricula. Through discussion, hands-on activities, and collaborative group work, we'll explore disability as a socially constructed category that shaped history, science, literature, and political/legal connections over time. Teachers in all fields will develop practical applications to build cultural competency, strengthen students' critical thinking skills, and enhance the cultural climate of the classroom and school.
Teaching Creative Writing: Challenges and Freedoms
March 20, 2025
In this workshop Stockton Creative Writing Professor Cynthia Arrieu-King will guide participants through a variety of accessible and diverse creative writing exercises for the classroom, allowing participants to test out the writing prompts firsthand. The workshop will address ways to alter the lessons according to individual classroom needs and offer ways these assignments can be scaffolded towards larger projects. We will also review potential pitfalls and answer questions about each exercise.
Teaching British Literature: New Approaches for 21st Century Learners
April 3, 2025
How can teaching British literature help us address the unique challenges of today's educational landscape? In this workshop, Stockton literature professor Dr. Emily August will explore how British literature's distinctive qualities and specific contexts can foster student success across several key categories. In particular, the workshop will discuss:
- Incorporating classic Victorian young adult literature to cultivate student curiosity and imagination
- Developing literacy skills related to sustained reading of long-form texts
- Recognizing the global influence of British colonization as preparation for engaged citizenship
- Creating meaningful social connections for high school students navigating the post-pandemic world.
Please note: All workshops are being presented Live Online via Zoom from 9 am to 11 am.
Stockton University's Why the Humanities Matter Institute for Teachers workshops are available at NO COST to attend, but pre-registration is required!
Click here for more information or to register for A Why the Humanities Matter Institute workshop
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Foundations of Arts Integration (Grades K-8)
March 28, 2025
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Arts integration is an effective strategy for cultivating positive climate and culture, as well as deepening student engagement. This session will introduce participants in the fundamental components of high-quality arts integration. Participants will explore how to move confidently from planning to implementation. Drawing upon New Jersey's Arts Integration Think and Do Workbook, participants will identify realistic goals and develop concrete actions steps to guide their arts integration work. This workshop is open to all K-8 educators.
This workshop is being presented by Arts Ed NJ, www.artsednj.org
Please note: This workshop is being offered as an in-person session only.
Click here for more information or to register for the
Foundations of Arts Integration workshop
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Strategies to De-escalate Conflict and Respond Effectively to Disruptive Student Behavior
April 3, 2025
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In this workshop participants will learn how to develop caring and trusting relationships with students, and learn methods to help students de-escalate conflict and respond effectively to difficult social situations. Participants will learn to identify what disruptive students are communicating when they escalate conflict, and learn to understand the desperation cycle and how to end it. Participants will learn strategies to help disruptive students find more effective ways to meet their needs and work towards a more peaceful learning environment. In addition, educators will have the opportunity to discuss challenging behavior patterns with the instructor.
Please note: This workshop is being offered as an in-person session only.
Click here for more information or to register for the Strategies To De-escalate Conflict workshop
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School Climate & Anti-Bullying Conference presented by The Miller Institute for Leadership & Diversity in America
May 28 & 29, 2025
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The theme of our 2025 conference is School Belonging: Why It Matters and How to Help Build It. Through this conference, we aim to provide support and practical strategies on this critically important topic to all members of our school communities in their ongoing efforts to support and educate.
The Conference will serve as a venue for the most knowledgeable national scholars and practitioners to share their expertise on the prevention of bullying and the creation of safe, positive school climate and culture. Conference presenters strive to make their sessions as engaging and interactive as possible, and to provide concrete tools and strategies for participants to use when they return to their schools. The Conference welcomes the participation of school personnel, including Anti-Bullying Coordinators, Anti-Bullying Specialists, School Psychologists, Social Workers, SAC's, Teachers, School Resource Officers, and Public Safety as well as personnel from other organizations that work with youth.
This year's conference will offer a fresh look at an old problem, with some exciting new perspectives, strategies and suggestions:
- Brand New Workshops and Presenters
- Programs That Work
- Two Days of Keynotes and Workshops
Location: Stockton University Atlantic City Campus, 3711 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. This is an in-person event.
Registration Information: Registration is available for Day One or both days of this event. ETTC Hours accepted for ETTC Members only. Registrants using check, cash, credit card, or Purchase Order should register through www.antibullyingconference.com.
Click here for more information or to register for the School Climate & Anti-Bullying Conference
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Looking to Schedule Professional Development?
The SRI&ETTC is able to provide custom programming for your district in a wide number of topics, professional development programming and coaching. All of the workshops on the public calendar are available as custom in-district sessions. PD dates fill-up quickly! Contact Dr. Barbara Hagerty to discuss professional development options.
Email: barbara.hagerty@stockton.edu Phone: 609-626-3862
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The SRI&ETTC is proud to partner with Brainspring’s Educator Academy to provide successful continuing education opportunities for teachers with Orton-Gillingham multisensory instruction programs for the classroom. For more information on Brainspring programming please contact the SRI&ETTC at ettc@stockton.edu. | | |
Computer Science Workshops are available through the CS Coastal Hub Grant.
Workshops are FREE, but pre-registration is required!
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Climate Change Learning Collaborative Workshops are available through the CCLC Grant. Workshops are FREE, but pre-registration is required!
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Workshops in the Cloud
Online, Self-Paced, Available Anytime
Presented by the SRI&ETTC at Stockton University
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Workshops in the Cloud are online workshops offered by the SRI&ETTC that you can take from the convenience of your home or classroom. Workshops in the Cloud contain the same great content you would expect from our traditional workshops, but registrants can review the content as many times as needed within the allotted time frame and learn at their own pace.
Workshops in the Cloud are available for individual registrations, or for school districts looking to register multiple educators contact the SRI&ETTC at 609-626-3850.
Current offerings include:
- Accessibility Tools for Today's Classroom
- Build Equity with Choice Boards
- Dyslexia I: What We Need to Know
- Dyslexia II: Building on What We Already Know
- Google Admin Online
- Power Up Your Slides with Bitmoji
- SAMR
- Teacher Effectiveness Institute for Beginning Educators
- Writing with Spice
Click here to register for a Workshop in the Cloud
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THE SEI ONLINE
A Free 15-Hour Course on Sheltered English Instruction
Developed by the SRI&ETTC Funded by the NJ Department of Education
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Educating students who still are acquiring English proficiency can be complex in an age of high stakes evaluations and assessments as well as college and career-ready standards. English language learners (ELLs) are not monolithic in their educational background, cultural experiences, and ability to adapt to learning environments. However, through well-planned instruction, ELLs can attain challenging academic standards.
For more information on this FREE Sheltered English Instruction course visit www.theseionline.com
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The SRI&ETTC Public Calendar is updated frequently.
For more information on the workshops listed below visit www.ettc.net/calendar
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March 2025
- Climate Change Learning Collaborative Culminating Event, 3/3/2025
- Climate Change Learning Collaborative: Using Local Ecosystems in the Classroom, 3/4/2025
- CS Coastal Hub Elective: Coding with Drones for Grades 6-12, 3/5/2025
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LGBTQ Inclusive Pedagogy, A Workshop for K-12 Educators Presented by Stockton University's Why the Humanities Matter Institute for Teachers, 3/5/2025
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CS Coastal Hub Elective: Bits of Brilliance: Physical Computing with Micro:bit for Secondary Schools, 3/8/2025
- Climate Change Learning Collaborative: Sustainable Jersey for Schools, Live Online via Zoom (March 2025), 3/13/2025
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Disability Culture, A Workshop for K-12 Educators Presented by Stockton University's Why the Humanities Matter Institute for Teachers, 3/17/2025
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Teaching Creative Writing: Challenges and Freedoms, A Workshop for K-12 Educators Presented by Stockton University's Why the Humanities Matter Institute for Teachers, 3/20/2025
- CS Coastal Hub: Virtual Office Hours and Q&A - March 2025, 3/25/2025
- Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) Team Training, 3/25/2025
- Climate Change Learning Collaborative: Navigating Climate Change in South Jersey, 3/26/2025
- Foundations of Arts Integration (Grades K-8) presented by Arts Ed NJ, 3/28/2025
April 2025
- The Science of Reading for Elementary Teachers, 2/7/2025
- Strategies To De-escalate Conflict and Respond Effectively To Disruptive Student Behavior, 4/3/2025
- Teaching British Literature: New Approaches for 21st Century Learners, 4/3/2025
- Closing Out the I&RS Year, 4/9/2025
May 2025
- School Climate & Anti-Bullying Conference presented by The Miller Institute for Leadership & Diversity in America, 5/28 & 5/29/2025
Summer 2025
- School Law Boot Camp, Summer 2025 - dates to be released Spring 2025
- The New Jersey Amistad Commission 2025 Summer Institute at the Stockton University Atlantic City Campus on 8/5, 8/6 & 8/7/2025
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Encourage your students to explore Stockton by attending our Discover Stockton Open House on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Meet with deans, faculty, admissions & financial aid counselors, athletics, student life staff, and current Ospreys. See why Stockton offers opportunities no other University can provide.
Students can register for Open House by visiting stockton.edu/openhouse
For more information visit stockton.edu/admissions or email admissions@stockton.edu
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The Master of Arts in Education program is pleased to offer an on-line graduate level Literacy track designed to prepare teachers to meet the needs of all PreK-12 learners in the areas of reading and writing. Through the Literacy track, teachers have the option to earn a Reading Specialist Endorsement. The Reading Specialist endorsement prepares teachers to diagnose and correct reading and writing problems, work cooperatively with school staff specialists, and organize and implement a total literacy program. For information please contact Dr. Kimberly Lebak at Kimberly.Lebak@stockton.edu. | | | | |
