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Imagine. Create. Lead. These are not just words, but guiding principles for school leaders to advance the achievement of all students, especially in times of uncertainty. The new normal is creating new opportunities in education. NJSBA’s Virtual Workshop 2020 will provide the training and guidance you need to help your district explore the possibilities.
This new virtual event will offer:
NJSBA's Virtual Workshop 2020 is the largest virtual training and information event for school officials in New Jersey. It is also the first statewide education conference taking place in the new school year.
We hope you will join us virtually on October 20 – 22, 2020.
NJSBA’s Virtual Workshop 2020 will offer multiple tracks of live training sessions, all day, over three days. Review the Agenda At A Glance.
The Virtual Workshop features more than 100 sessions offering Board Member Academy credits. There are also sessions offering Qualified Purchasing Agent credits and Certified Educational Facilities Manager credits.
Please check the Live Program Agenda located in the Investors Bank Training Center for program changes or cancellations.
Anna Maria Chavez Anna Maria Chávez, the executive director and chief executive officer of the National School Boards Association (NSBA), will kick off NJSBA’s Virtual Workshop with an inspiring keynote address.
Chávez’s keen insights and dynamic presentations have inspired thousands of individuals around the globe to lead authentically and she has helped organizations work together more collaboratively and create dynamic impact. Chávez has appeared on CBS News, NBC’s The Today Show, FOX News Channel, CNBC’s Squawk Box, CNN, Bloomberg Radio, National Public Radio, and was a contributing writer on Huffington Post. Sponsored by Brouwn & Brown Insurance and IDE Corp.
Shané Beauford Danita Ishibashi Participants will learn about the perceptions of a New Jersey school district, and based on data, they will see how culturally responsive teaching strategies were implemented in remote/hybrid instruction.
Amy Hassa, MSW We will discuss an often-neglected area in responding to trauma—personal perception. Often when responding to trauma we inadvertently determine validity based on our experience and beliefs. We will reflect on empathy, respect, listening and our personal perception as we consider policy and practice around trauma response and reaction.
Robert Morrison Shawna Longo Participants will explore the Arts Education and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Framework to learn how arts educators foster students’ social-emotional development by embedding SEL into instruction. Discover the benefits of transformative social-emotional learning through arts education, and the connections to student engagement and positive school climate and culture.
Bruce Preston Joseph Isola Jane Losinger Erin Fedina Participants will examine the N.J. Strengthening Gifted and Talented Education Act, which was passed in January 2020 and establishes district responsibilities in educating gifted and talented students. This session will explore methods of ensuring equity and access in gifted programming by recognizing gifts in general intellectual ability, creativity, and specific academic areas. Participants will also appraise the value of alternative measures and varied assessments as part of the identification process, and construct a personalized action plan for reimaging gifted education in their own schools.
Dr. Elizabeth Franks Barbara Tedesco Is your district doing everything to ensure equity for English language learners? What questions should board members ask? How can you ensure that these students receive a high quality, rigorous education? The number of English learners continues to grow; this session will highlight and address these important concerns.
William Smith For classrooms to operate at the highest level, staff members need to feel good and feel supported in their work. A global pandemic has set off a wellness crisis among our educators. This workshop will explore our year “walking and winning” with a staff health and wellness initiative.
Vincent DeLucia "Our unplanned and sudden shift to “homeschooling” due to the pandemic has resulted in both successes and challenges for all parents, but especially those with children who have special needs.
This virtual event will address the issues that parents are confronting daily, including academic and behavioral challenges from Pre-K to Secondary transition programs. Our panel of special educators will discuss the challenges that parents have shared with them and provide suggestions on how to meet the needs of students at home. "
Anna Maria Chavez Anna Maria Chávez, the executive director and chief executive officer of the National School Boards Association (NSBA), will kick off NJSBA’s Virtual Workshop with an inspiring keynote address.
Chávez’s keen insights and dynamic presentations have inspired thousands of individuals around the globe to lead authentically and she has helped organizations work together more collaboratively and create dynamic impact. Chávez has appeared on CBS News, NBC’s The Today Show, FOX News Channel, CNBC’s Squawk Box, CNN, Bloomberg Radio, National Public Radio, and was a contributing writer on Huffington Post. Sponsored by Brouwn & Brown Insurance and IDE Corp.
Frank Tedesco Erik Wood With construction costs rising, what strategies can be employed by Architects to produce cost-effective, high quality solutions for public school construction? This session will explore proven procedures from the preliminary planning and design phases through all phases of construction contract administration. We will also review actual Contractor observations and insights. CEFM-1 QPA-1-Procurement Procedures
George R. Duthie Jr William D. "Ted" Hopkins III Robert "Bob" Colavita, Jr. The program will be an update to our popular “Strategies for Capital Projects Planning” presentation from previous years. New material will cover updated guidelines and information for well-being, security, indoor air quality and room design for the ‘New Normal’. We will also touch upon Alyssa’s Law, LRFP updates and other topics. CEFM-1 QPA-1-Procurement Procedures
John Henry This panel discussion will address the do’s and don’ts of managing a school building during the time of COVID-19. Expert panelists will dive into HVAC, managing people in the building, discussing what questions to ask, and selecting green cleaning products over toxic cleaning products. In addition, we will explore educational opportunities using the building as a teaching tool, and the value of implementing short and long-term systems thinking to ensure a high-level of health and wellness for students and staff members over time. CEFM-1
Charles Hildner Todd Waskowitz Scott Downie When planning school construction projects, small decisions can have big impacts. Active, early and simultaneous planning of design, bidding, and construction can uncover significant cost savings. Join us as we illustrate construction administration best practices through case studies of projects. CEFM-1 QPA-1-Procurement Procedures
Soa Cho Sean Brophy In this session, learn how the technology coordinator at Alpine School District uses hybrid-cloud security to increase coverage across multiple campuses and scale limitlessly, assist school faculty in incident resolution by using artificial intelligence to easily search through historical footage, and monitor campuses remotely and keep facilities safe. QPA-1-Information Technology
Robbi Acampora Michelle Rossi Carolyn Tagmire Nancy Quirk The Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP) is a financing mechanism that allows New Jersey school districts to implement energy conservation measures without any additional cost to the taxpayer. This method of financing has been a successful alternative for New Jersey schools both large and small. This session will provide participants with the knowledge to understand the ESIP process and to evaluate its value to their school district. CEFM-1 QPA-1-Green Purchasing
Anna Maria Chavez Anna Maria Chávez, the executive director and chief executive officer of the National School Boards Association (NSBA), will kick off NJSBA’s Virtual Workshop with an inspiring keynote address.
Chávez’s keen insights and dynamic presentations have inspired thousands of individuals around the globe to lead authentically and she has helped organizations work together more collaboratively and create dynamic impact. Chávez has appeared on CBS News, NBC’s The Today Show, FOX News Channel, CNBC’s Squawk Box, CNN, Bloomberg Radio, National Public Radio, and was a contributing writer on Huffington Post. Sponsored by Brouwn & Brown Insurance and IDE Corp.
Jason Velante School districts are looking for affordable solutions to implement in their virtual instruction. In this program, a veteran teacher, who is also a member of a local board of education, will sort through the array of free tools and techniques available. Learn about best practices and free virtual tools for engaging students in online learning.
Vincent DeLucia When COVID-19 forced all schools to provide remote instruction, it highlighted the existing digital divide. In this session, learn about new tools to help districts close the gap, and professional learning opportunities for staff, students and their families.
Keshia Trotman This presentation will discuss how the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Framework can be used to reach diverse learners during remote learning.
Peggy McDonald Todd Glover Cynthia Mackowicz Sixty N.J. schools are participating in a three-year grant project awarded to the N.J. Department of Education, in collaboration with Rutgers, to improve early reading achievement by implementing the New Jersey Tiered System of Support (NJTSS). NJTSS helps schools align resources to offer high-quality core instruction and flexible small group academic and behavioral interventions. Presenters will share experiences implementing NJTSS through a coaching model and take participants through a simulation of assessing current practices and planning for implementation.
Marc Natanagara School closings in March forced us all into a grand test of our capacity. Join this session to examine effective remote digital practices from the field, assess the growing body of research, and take a critical look at equity, pedagogy, content selection, and the use of technology for learning.
Danielle Soldivieri Jennifer Fano Tanya Bosco Students need meaningful engagement now more than ever. Learn how about the five Ps of problem-based learning, based on the work of Dr. Nancy Sulla, are helping Randolph Township Schools transform elementary learning to increase engagement and put student voice at the forefront.
Dr. Anthony Giordano Lisa Schleer LisaMarie Clinton How do we help our most vulnerable students gain the skill they need to function independently throughout their lives? This presentation focuses on a Personalized Learning Platform, Avail Support, which dramatically increases a students ability to independently function across all areas (school, home, workplace). The presentation will provide attendees with data to show independent functioning, how Avail Supports IEP goals within Title 6A Chapter 14, and how to utilize funding to pay for Avail Support.
Anna Maria Chavez Anna Maria Chávez, the executive director and chief executive officer of the National School Boards Association (NSBA), will kick off NJSBA’s Virtual Workshop with an inspiring keynote address.
Chávez’s keen insights and dynamic presentations have inspired thousands of individuals around the globe to lead authentically and she has helped organizations work together more collaboratively and create dynamic impact. Chávez has appeared on CBS News, NBC’s The Today Show, FOX News Channel, CNBC’s Squawk Box, CNN, Bloomberg Radio, National Public Radio, and was a contributing writer on Huffington Post. Sponsored by Brouwn & Brown Insurance and IDE Corp.
Chris Anderson Todd Menadier David Shernoff Rutgers presents benefits of maker education for your district. Drawing on examples from K-12, the session highlights the importance of teacher professional development and how makerspaces are essential for iSTEAM education and meeting related standards.
Laurence Cocco Dr. Michael Salvatore Christopher Mullins Heather McCall Hear from schools certified with both the Sustainable Jersey for Schools and the former FRS-NJ program as they share how using the structure of a certification program enhanced student learning, improved operations, increased interdepartmental communication and saved money for the district. Take advantage of financial and technical resources offered by the new Sustainable Jersey for Schools Digital Schools program and learn how you can plan for certification in 2020 and beyond! CEFM-1 QPA-1-Green Purchasing
Giovanna Cristiano Hansen Michael Halloran Edwin Morel The U.S. Army provides several virtual and traditional tools that can help cut costs while engaging students with quality education and career resources. This presentation will explore online standardized test preparation with March2Success, academic and sports apps, ASVAB- Career Exploration tools, and STEAM Tank and additional Army-sponsored STEM competitions, as well as physical fitness, resiliency, and leadership programs in support of social and emotional learning. The U.S. Army can help provide support and resources to school districts during the COVID crisis.
Chris Mangano Michael DePalma Schools across the country are moving to remote/distance learning; it's essential (and required) to incorporate cybersecurity controls and privacy into those models. This program will address what N.J. schools need to know about performing a cyber-risk assessment and deploying recovery protocols should a breach event occur.
Sustainable Jersey Digital Schools Program - designing and implementing engaging, effective, and inclusive instruction that meet the needs of all learners.
Elizabeth Evans During this interactive session, Palo Alto Networks, Okta, and the Grants Office will discuss how to keep your district safe in this era of cybercrime. Attend this session to see how fast your district can extend your security policies to users, and learn approaches for getting funding through the CARES Act.
Patti Kanner This session will explore how a formal document management system can provide a transparent and secure system to meet all needed regulatory requirements. Attendees will learn how increased productivity, cost reductions, and secure document storage with full audit trails create transparent workflows that allow school districts to easily share information within the confines of specified security.
Anna Maria Chavez Anna Maria Chávez, the executive director and chief executive officer of the National School Boards Association (NSBA), will kick off NJSBA’s Virtual Workshop with an inspiring keynote address.
Chávez’s keen insights and dynamic presentations have inspired thousands of individuals around the globe to lead authentically and she has helped organizations work together more collaboratively and create dynamic impact. Chávez has appeared on CBS News, NBC’s The Today Show, FOX News Channel, CNBC’s Squawk Box, CNN, Bloomberg Radio, National Public Radio, and was a contributing writer on Huffington Post. Sponsored by Brouwn & Brown Insurance and IDE Corp.
Lester E. Taylor, III Dr. Neely Hackett Staci Horne Join us for an interactive presentation on how to handle virtual labor negotiations. Team FPSCTT, led by partner and co-chair Lester E. Taylor III, will host a simulated virtual labor negotiations. This unique opportunity will provide administrators, school board and union members alike an in-depth look at how to negotiate in a remote setting. Presenters will provide insight on the process, including the pros and cons of virtual negotiation. QPA-1-Office Admin./General Duties
Jesse Adams Jr Terri Lewis The past months in education have been challenging, and boards have had to be strategic in their short-term planning. Those challenges may also have created windows of opportunity moving forward. Join us as we discuss recognizing and embracing opportunities and putting them into practice as we journey through these evolving times. QPA-1-Office Admin./General Duties
Irene LeFebvre Sheli Dansky Too many school boards do not select their president with a focus on the quality of leadership the district needs to ensure success. Learn how to elect the leader your board deserves. We will cover the roles of the president, the skills needed for the job, and how to keep politics to a minimum.
Michael Kaelber Charlene Peterson Virtual board meetings present unique challenges for public attendance and comments. Join us for an interactive discussion on the Open Public Meetings Act (Sunshine Law), which will also include board voting issues: who can vote, abstentions, and the level of vote required on various issues. QPA-1-Office Admin./General Duties
Jean Harkness Are you concerned that your board is not staying abreast of changes in law that affect policy? Let’s talk about it. We will also review recent critical policy updates including 6171.3 Gifted and Talented, as well as resources that are available related to operational considerations during a pandemic.
John Burns Carl Tanksley The unique needs of Special Education students and the ever-shifting numbers related to re-opening the schools during this school year are two areas of law that are full of fast-paced and sometimes contradictory guidance. Staying up-to-date on these issues is critical to a successful school year. Join NJSBA attorneys John Burns and Carl Tanksley for the most recent updates in both of these important areas.
Kevin Dehmer Kevin Dehmer, Interim Commissioner of Education, will discuss how New Jersey’s public school system has been weathering the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as they ensure students are provided a safe and high-quality learning experience. Interim Commissioner Dehmer will touch on how the Department has been striving for collaboration, flexibility and responsiveness when working with local school leaders, and what can be expected as the current school year unfolds.
Nathanya Simon, Esq. Ramon Rivera, Esq. Carolyn Chaudry, Esq. Education attorneys from Scarinci Hollenbeck will discuss discrimination, implicit bias, and related topics, focusing on how they relate to today’s education culture, both in the classroom and in school administration. The presentation will explore the origins of unconscious biases, and how bias can be effectively managed. QPA-1-Ethics
Dr. Darrin Anderson, Sr. Suzanne Cornell During the pandemic, YMCAs have responded by providing childcare, feeding programs, and outreach to vulnerable populations. Now that schools are providing virtual instruction, the Ys have pivoted to offer flexible childcare, health/wellness programming, social-emotional learning and academic enrichment. Come learn more about your partner in education.
Jonathan Pushman The Legislative Update, this year with members of New Jersey’s legislature, has become one of the most highly-attended sessions at Workshop. We look forward once again to welcoming several of our distinguished legislators.
Panel:
Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney
Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin
Senator Steven Oroho
Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick
Vincent DeLucia Eric Jones While the need for social justice has been apparent for generations, the challenges are especially evident today. In this forum, the co-facilitators will lead a discussion on the impact of social justice movements on schools and the constructive roles that schools can play in addressing the issue.
Ian Hockley Robb Armstrong Wingman Founder Ian Hockley and Master Trainer Robb Armstrong will demonstrate effective SEL programming whether your district is Virtual, In-Person or Hybrid. New program elements include Staff Professional Development modules and activity adaptation for physical distancing and online platforms, while retaining the experiential learning benefits of this unique program.
Dr. Janet Fike Denise Smallcomb Jason Parenti Self-care for teachers is important in avoiding burnout and relieving stress in creating a positive class and school culture. The presenters will discuss activities, workshops and events that occur in an ongoing effort for teachers to care for themselves and create a vibrant school culture at the Morris-Union Jointure Commission, a New Jersey public school district that educates students with severe autism and behavioral disabilities. Come and find out easy ways to help achieve a positive, healthy mindset for students and staff at your school!
Kevin Dehmer Kevin Dehmer, Interim Commissioner of Education, will discuss how New Jersey’s public school system has been weathering the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as they ensure students are provided a safe and high-quality learning experience. Interim Commissioner Dehmer will touch on how the Department has been striving for collaboration, flexibility and responsiveness when working with local school leaders, and what can be expected as the current school year unfolds.
Brian Zychowski Ed.d Ray Kuehner The session will discuss several areas impacted in providing safe student transportation. Topics include bus contractor payments, community outreach, state DRTRS reporting, impact of social distancing on special needs vehicles and Gen. Ed. buses, and PPE needed to protect staff and students.
Nancy Kislin Dr. Thomas Shea In the COVID-19 era, school boards need to rethink lockdown strategies while taking care of the social and emotional needs of children. Nancy Kislin, LCSW, a child psychotherapist, and Dr. Thomas Shea, professor and director of safety and security at Seton Hall University, will present this session.
Keith Gourlay Steve Sluka All of our employees are covered under Public Employees OSHA. New Jersey has adopted all of the OSHA rules. Learn which apply to our employees and how to deal with them. CEFM-1
Larry Ullman Kim Pargas Robert Presuto Realtime's state of the art COVID-19 solutions were created in response to the N.J. state requirements. Hear from Realtime and district administrators how the Nurse's Medical Concerns Log for Staff, Contact Tracking, Daily COVID-19 Questionnaire, Cohort/Remote Option Tools, and Device Tracing will help your district to adapt to the "new normal."
Keith Gourlay Steve Sluka What’s new in the world of School Code Compliance? Representatives from the NJ School Buildings and Grounds Association will present the annual update. CEFM-1
Kevin Dehmer Kevin Dehmer, Interim Commissioner of Education, will discuss how New Jersey’s public school system has been weathering the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as they ensure students are provided a safe and high-quality learning experience. Interim Commissioner Dehmer will touch on how the Department has been striving for collaboration, flexibility and responsiveness when working with local school leaders, and what can be expected as the current school year unfolds.
Barry Haines Bruce Reicher This presentation will share teacher, student, and parent voices about lessons we have learned since March 2020. We'll begin with the crucial social and emotional conversations, and explore how remote learning helps some students, yet hinders others. Leave this session with ideas of how to build successful remote learning environments now and into the future. A question and answer session will provide an opportunity for participants to share their own distance learning experiences.
Kate Okeson Mike Emmich Learn about LGBTQ Inclusive Lessons for grades 6-12. We will share best practices to improve outcomes for all students, not just those who identify as LGBTQ, while demonstrating logical measures and resources to insure compliance and success.
Gregory Stankiewicz Julie Borst Shaunna Finley Learn about a proven framework for strengthening equity and student achievement, currently in use in 2,500 schools in 26 states. The Communities in Schools (CIS) model provides integrated student supports through community school site coordinators. Engage with the team developing a September 2021 pilot between NJ districts and CIS.
Dr. Nancy Sulla Dr. Nancy Sulla will share insights from her book on hybrid learning -- using the same approach whether students are at school or home. Through breakout room activities, explore strategies related to synchronous instruction, assessment, student responsibility, and more. Position students to thrive in school, no matter where they are!
Christopher Meyrick However, keep the clip chart if there are pro-social expectations, there is consistency, the lessons are appropriate, and there is follow through for ALL students. I will help you start, rejuvenate, or improve your program on a paper-thin budget!
Bruce Preston Joseph Isola Jane Losinger This session will examine effective designs for remote learning and proposes that the use of a consistent learning template across a school district allows learners and their families to focus on content without becoming distracted or frustrated by learning designs, or the lack thereof. In addition, the session will address methods of support that instructional leaders can provide to teachers as they design and lead remote learning environments.
Maurice Elias Laura Bond Lauren Fullmer Students Taking Action Together is an SEL-based pedagogy aligned with social studies and civics instruction that prepares students for the tests of life by teaching them to analyze past and current issues to promote responsible and effective social action in the future.
Kevin Dehmer Kevin Dehmer, Interim Commissioner of Education, will discuss how New Jersey’s public school system has been weathering the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as they ensure students are provided a safe and high-quality learning experience. Interim Commissioner Dehmer will touch on how the Department has been striving for collaboration, flexibility and responsiveness when working with local school leaders, and what can be expected as the current school year unfolds.
Sgt. Tom Rich This presentation is a fast paced, high energy look at technology and its effect on our youth. It covers all of the most popular apps and challenges audiences to make a difference not only in their lives, but in the lives of others!
Robert Acerra Cathy Lindenbaum The reopening of our schools has been and will continue to be a daunting challenge. There are many issues to balance –not only educational issues but safety measures such as social distancing and quarantining. In this interactive panel discussion, we will discuss the concerns, questions, and decisions of parents.
Adrienne Isacoff Nishali Rose Nicholas Sullivan In this ever-changing educational environment, the FPSCTT law firm has been closely following the legal trends of public contracting, bidding and procurement laws. Join us for an up-to-date presentation that will identify the latest legal challenges faced by all school districts and offer meaningful solutions to their public contracting, bidding and procurement difficulties. QPA-1- Procurement Procedures
Chris Clark Ivan Baez Will Newns Is your IT department always the last to know if there is an outage in the environment? Are you an IT shop of one, or only a few employees? Do you know what happens if your IT environment goes down, and how this impacts your operations? Managed services allows your existing IT team more efficiency by freeing up their time to work on projects for their district that are more important and ultimately helps the students. How vulnerable is your data in the event of a natural or man-made disaster? How long would it take to get your servers up and running? More and more districts around New Jersey are asking themselves these questions. And for many, the solution is a cloud-based disaster recovery platform that provides security, compliance, governance and most importantly – peace of mind.
Lou Della Penna, JR Jason Della Penna Jim Finn An in-depth overview of the impact and implementation of S-2273/ P.L.2020, c.44, the health benefits reform act that was signed into law on July 1. The new law overhauls the health care plans offered to school employees. This session will discuss how health benefits will now be offered and paid for in all school districts, what the law does and does not do, whom it applies to and the overall challenges for school districts. QPA-1-Office Admin./General Duties
Saul Rubinstein In an effort to further enhance the quality of teaching and learning in our state the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA), the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), the New Jersey Association of School Administrators (NJASA), the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA), and Rutgers University have joined together to form the New Jersey K-12 Public Education Labor-Management Committee, to encourage and facilitate greater collaboration among unions and management at the state and district levels to strengthen and improve teaching and learning across New Jersey.
Joshua Kell Starting an esports club is a great way to tap into students’ passion for gaming while building valuable college and career skills, such as problem-solving, communication, and collaboration. But achieving buy-in from administrators and community members isn’t easy.
Attend this workshop to hear how Joshua Kell, CEO of Esports Integration has gained widespread acknowledgment for developing programs for over 100+ colleges and universities and countless K-12 deployments.
Kevin Dehmer Kevin Dehmer, Interim Commissioner of Education, will discuss how New Jersey’s public school system has been weathering the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as they ensure students are provided a safe and high-quality learning experience. Interim Commissioner Dehmer will touch on how the Department has been striving for collaboration, flexibility and responsiveness when working with local school leaders, and what can be expected as the current school year unfolds.
Wendy Eufemia This session will provide guidance regarding school districts' responsibilities related to the legislated Deaf Student's Bill of Rights, as well as clarification on the roles of personnel in deaf education, and when to conduct child study team evaluations for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Lori Ramella Jackie Leon Maria Romero School districts are required to submit a three-year plan outlining the programs and services for ELLs. The plan template has been updated to assist districts with a systematic approach to planning for ELLs’ academic and linguistic success. Learn the components of the plan and how data informs policies and practices.
Jessica Merville The NJDOE School Performance Reports provide parents, students, and school communities with a large variety of information about each school and district. These reports can be used as a tool to help evaluate whether all students have equitable access to high quality education. This presentation will give an overview of the reports, discuss resources available, and explore how the NJDOE has worked with stakeholders to improve the reports. This presentation will also cover ways to start conversations and engage with your school community.
Tonya Breland How can school districts position themselves to become more equitable? This presentation will provide district leaders and boards with resources they need to begin the work of becoming more equitable. Participants will be challenged to rethink policies and practices to address the needs of all students.
Gilbert Gonzalez Session participants will have the opportunity to learn about the Start Strong assessments, a series of optional assessment supports available in ELA, math, and science, which can provide educators with an initial indication of the level of support students may need to inform instruction in the 2020-2021 school year.
Kathleen Paquette Erskine R. Glover Lisa Haberl Learn about the new opportunities in career and technical education created by the reauthorization of the Perkins Act. Through engaging discussion, session participants will determine the ways students can earn industry-valued credentials, licenses, college credit and engage in apprenticeships while in high school. Attendees will be able to determine how career and technical education programs can become integrated into their district’s strategic plan and vision, and how they can communicate these opportunities to stakeholders.
Rani Singh Tanisha Davis The presentation will provide detailed information on updates to certification policies and procedures for the 2020-2021 school year and information about the Temporary CE creation and other certification waivers, due to the logistical constraints posed by the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Sabrina Capoli Sabrina Capoli, the student representative to the State Board of Education, will address NJSBA’s Virtual Workshop crowd to provide a student’s perspective on the pandemic and the current state of education.
As the State Board’s liaison to the student community, Sabrina will offer much-needed student insight into the journey to this point, the challenges ahead, and her future hopes. Sponsored by Brouwn & Brown Insurance and IDE Corp.
Creating an environment in which equity and access in education is at the core of the work we do in schools is an essential role of every educational leader. The Connected Action Roadmap (CAR) provides a coherent approach to curriculum, instruction, and assessment and school climate that builds a common language and an understanding of the work that ensures learning for all. Join us to discuss key strategies that promote equitable access to a viable curriculum and high-quality instruction for all learners.
Lisa Gross Nancy Sulla Remote, hybrid, or in-person . . . Norwood Public Schools engage students in real-world problem-solving and advocacy around social issues, including LGBTQ, gender equity, and hunger. Explore examples, take digital materials, and, learn how, through passion, engagement, and empowerment, you can position your students to change the world.
Dennis Budinich In this high-energy, interactive program, participants will discover new ways to break through mental barriers and stagnant thinking to increase productivity and positively impact others. In addition, participants will learn powerful activities and effective skills they can use immediately to stimulate creative thinking and unlock the potential in themselves and their team. Attendees will acquire valuable information they can use to reach unprecedented levels of personal and professional success.
Vincent DeLucia Brian Zychowski While the need for social justice has been apparent for generations, the challenges are especially evident today. In this forum, the co-facilitators will lead a discussion on the impact of social justice movements on schools and the constructive roles that schools can play in addressing the issue.
Steven Fiedeldey Participants are invited to explore trauma informed schools through an anti-bias, anti-racist (ABAR) lens. Together we explore how historical, systemic, transgenerational trauma impacts educational racism and creates barriers to mental health. Participants will leave with resources needed to move forward being an agent of change to create equity for all.
Amy Hassa, MSW This session will examine the specific mental health needs and challenges that are experienced by youth who are differently-abled. Neurological, physical, educational, or mental health disorders can present unique needs. We will focus on providing equity, coping skills and wellness to these individuals.
Sabrina Capoli Sabrina Capoli, the student representative to the State Board of Education, will address NJSBA’s Virtual Workshop crowd to provide a student’s perspective on the pandemic and the current state of education.
As the State Board’s liaison to the student community, Sabrina will offer much-needed student insight into the journey to this point, the challenges ahead, and her future hopes. Sponsored by Brouwn & Brown Insurance and IDE Corp.
Paul Jenne Protect your students and staff from the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19 by ensuring no one with an elevated body temperature enters your school building(s). Monitor many people quickly by using thermal cameras. Learn what you need to know about this technology in this informative session.
Michael Wozny Learn what measures to take to ensure schools have proper ventilation and improved indoor air quality necessary to address COVID-19. This session will explore needlepoint bipolar ionization technology for school use, and discuss how the Demarest School District implemented the installation of a needlepoint bipolar ionization system in time for the reopening of schools. CEFM-1
The pandemic posed new problems for all of us. School districts and municipalities shared a host of new challenges and suddenly essential needs. From technology and personal protective equipment to hand sanitizer and cleaning services. There were new opportunities for cooperation. This session will focus on how the pandemic revealed new opportunities for muni-school cooperation, obstacles to cooperation, the process and how the State can help.
Welcome by:
Larry Feinsod, Executive Director, NJSBA
Mike Cerra, Executive Director, NJLM
Frank Belluscio Janet Bamford Alan Guenther This session will explore challenges that range from assuring parents, students and staff about the effectiveness of health and safety protocols, to pivoting to all-virtual instruction when students or staff test positive, to combatting rumors on social media. Also addressed will be the roles of board members and administrators in communicating during the pandemic. Panelists: Mary Ann Bell, superintendent, Burlington Twp. Public Schools; Bethany Summers, president, Warren Co. SBA and North Warren Reg. BOE; Lori Perlow, president, NJ School Public Relations Assn., and Mary Ann McGann, school-community relations coordinator, Westfield Public Schools.
Robbi Acampora Michelle Rossi Carolyn Tagmire Nancy Quirk The panel will provide engaging and inspiring examples of engaged student learning about energy as well as strategies for improving the learning environment through energy upgrades on school facilities. The session highlights the PowerSave energy curriculum program as well as the N.J. Board of Public Utilities Energy Savings Improvement Program, or ESIP. CEFM-1
Sabrina Capoli Sabrina Capoli, the student representative to the State Board of Education, will address NJSBA’s Virtual Workshop crowd to provide a student’s perspective on the pandemic and the current state of education.
As the State Board’s liaison to the student community, Sabrina will offer much-needed student insight into the journey to this point, the challenges ahead, and her future hopes. Sponsored by Brouwn & Brown Insurance and IDE Corp.
Christy Biedron Rapid advancements in technology and subsequent changes in the economy have created opportunities for individuals to connect on a global scale. In this session, we will discuss the concepts and skills necessary for students to thrive, provide an overview of N.J.'s updated Standards for Career Readiness, Life Literacies, and Key Skills, and share free online resources and curriculum.
Christine Soto Caitlin Pletcher Dr. Melody Alegria FPSCTT attorneys are back to tackle complicated special education issues. This year, partners Christine A. Soto and Caitlin Pletcher are teaming up with directors of special services and child study team members for an in-depth conversation on equity in education for special education students during district learning. Presenters and panelists will offer insights and recommendations for addressing the everyday challenges facing all school districts when serving our most vulnerable population of students during this pandemic.
James Harris Dr. Lillie Edwards Dr. Stephanie James-Harris This workshop will review the New Jersey Amistad Law mandates and identify the specific responsibilities required for full implementation.
Ryan Kachel Ruby Chang SHI is excited to partner with Google Cloud for Education for a discussion on hybrid learning delivery. We’ll share innovative strategies for powering and securing the digital classroom, and consider examples of how K-12s are future-proofing their technology by pivoting to cloud-based solutions.
Anne Erickson Deirdre McMahon Make your learning curve more efficient with an engaging session conducted by two Drexel University professors with decades of online teaching experience. Tips and strategies for course organization, student engagement, and student support will help to increase your student retention.
Donald Leake, Ph.D. N.J. promises a “thorough and efficient education for all children.” When we consider student achievement, is there a gap between our vision and reality? This session will focus on the fact that disproportionately, the schools in N.J. reflect the imbalances that exist in our society and these very same schools tend to buy into the cultural myth that a child’s potential is preset by his zip code or the primary language spoken.
Beverly Plein Session participants will have the opportunity to hear an overview of the changes in each content area; as well as learn about the new framework and its implications, the curriculum implementation schedule, and the next steps for implementation. In addition, attendees will have an opportunity to provide feedback to inform NJDOE’s multi-year professional learning plan.
Sabrina Capoli Sabrina Capoli, the student representative to the State Board of Education, will address NJSBA’s Virtual Workshop crowd to provide a student’s perspective on the pandemic and the current state of education.
As the State Board’s liaison to the student community, Sabrina will offer much-needed student insight into the journey to this point, the challenges ahead, and her future hopes. Sponsored by Brouwn & Brown Insurance and IDE Corp.
Tanisha Davis Margery Wood Jennifer Robinson This presentation will focus on best practices for increasing teacher diversity, including examples of success in New Jersey. The Diversifying the Teacher Pipeline Grant recipients (Montclair and Rutgers) will highlight project goals and outcomes. They will discuss lessons learned and promising innovations that enhanced the diversity of the educator pipeline.
Angelo Vilardi Irene Lefebvre Michael Bertran The local Ed Services Commission (ESC) can help you meet the unprecedented challenges the COVID pandemic. We can help solve transportation issues, purchase disinfectant supplies and equipment. We can help find therapists, purchase shared services, and develop safe special education programs. Come hear what the ESC can do for you! QPA-1-Office Admin./General Duties
Michael Salvatore Alvin Freeman As working parents struggle to meet the academic demands during remote learning, reimagining intervention, conferencing and delivery can provide timely support. The Long Branch Public Schools have created a night school program for early learners, which allow parents to connect synchronously with grade-level teachers each evening.
Mark Guterl Patrick Leary Kelly Huggins Already experts at classroom instruction, Upper Freehold Regional’s teachers skillfully transitioned to the virtual domain upon the pandemic’s onset. Concurrently providing in-class and online instruction in September proved to be more daunting. During this session, UFRSD’s administrators will share the lessons they learned opening schools using the hybrid instructional model.
Adam Glover Ashley Timm An overview of the U.S. Navy and the benefits we offer.
Heather Wilkinson According to a new report, cyber-attacks against K-12 schools in the U.S. have more than doubled since 2017, especially when so many school districts have gone virtual due to COVID-19. School districts are a “virtual buffet” of valuable data, filled with student information, health records, employee payroll data, financial data, and access to security systems, such as cameras, intercoms and security plans. How can you best strengthen your cybersecurity practices so that your district does not fall victim to these incidents?
Evan Abramson Dr. Christine Burton Arielle Goldstein Come and join the dynamic team from Millburn Township Public Schools as they peel back the curtain and explain how the district is now going above and beyond to serve the needs of the entire community during this time of need. The team will explore a multitude of options that were discussed over a period of years and explain how pitfalls were overcome throughout the pandemic to create innovative and effective solutions.
Sabrina Capoli Sabrina Capoli, the student representative to the State Board of Education, will address NJSBA’s Virtual Workshop crowd to provide a student’s perspective on the pandemic and the current state of education.
As the State Board’s liaison to the student community, Sabrina will offer much-needed student insight into the journey to this point, the challenges ahead, and her future hopes. Sponsored by Brouwn & Brown Insurance and IDE Corp.
Amy Hassa Mary Ann Friedman Kathy Winecoff Getting on the school board is only the first step in the journey of a board member. Learn how one board member collaborated with the Field Services Department and used the many resources of the NJSBA to support her district, community and students.
Marc Zitomer Joseph Roselle The Open Public Records Act and the Open Public Meetings Act are intended to created transparency in the way boards operate. However both statutes are fraught with potential pitfalls. The presenters will discuss the fundamental requirements of each law and provide practical advice in order for members and their boards to remain compliant and out of harm’s way. QPA-1-Office Admin./General Duties
Rita Barone Sherwin Archibald School board ethics complaints cost districts time and money. These disruptions often come with attorney fees, can create public relations issues, and affect the entire board, as well as the superintendent. In the age of COVID-19, these challenges may only prove more trying. In this session, learn how to avoid ethics complaints and resolve disagreements without incurring needless expenses. QPA-1-Ethics
Sarah Bilotti Maria Eppolite Peter Summers Reopening our schools in the pandemic with in person components took thoughtful planning, collaboration with Health Officials, and quick reassuring response to the reality such as when there is a positive COVID-19 test. Two superintendents in Warren County along with the county Health Officer discuss their successful reopening.
John Burns Irene Lefebvre Do you know your IEP from your RTI? What about your SEPAG from your FAPE? This program is designed to give board members an introductory understanding of the financial, programmatic and ethical requirements surrounding special education in New Jersey.
Jacquelyn Wieland Learning to meet your needs and the internal needs of others so that you can proactively tame stress allows your district to elevate school climate regardless of what the world serves up. You will leave this presentation with tips, tools and skills to better meet needs of others and minimize unnecessary stress.
Joe Mohr Richard Kern Join Comcast Business for an informational session on how to ensure your network is ready to take on the challenges of today, tomorrow and beyond. Learn about our suite of strategic solutions and how they can keep your students, faculty and administration connected no matter where learning takes place.
