Professional Development

Growing Healthy Minds Project ECHO
2023-11-16 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Purpose: The Growing Healthy Minds Project ECHO brings together school physicians, school nurses, school counselors, school administrators, educators, and other school-based mental health professionals from across the state to improve mental health support for middle and high school students. Participants will collaborate to achieve the goal of improving understanding of how to promote holistic mental/behavioral wellbeing and respond as student mental health concerns arise.

Teaching Inclusively: African American History Across the Curriculum
2023-11-14 18:00 - 19:15
Continuing Professional Development for NJ Teachers
Teaching Inclusively: African American History Across the Curriculum
The Amistad Curriculum serves as a model for districts across the country of what should be occurring within classrooms. The empowerment of educators to effectively infuse African American history into their curriculum is essential to its success. This experience is focused on simplifying those complexities for application. Educators are looking for ways to engage with students organically while also having fun. Modules are inclusive of all learning styles and rooted in arts-driven curriculum design, which allows educators to experience what we are teaching them to implement. Experience is literally the best teacher, and the modules are designed to capitalize on this important aspect of learning.
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Using High-Leverage Practice 13 to Support Students with Disabilities in the General Education Classroom
2023-11-14 16:30 - 18:30
This webinar will explore how to use High-Leverage Practice (HLP) 13 to support students with disabilities in the general education classroom. HLPs are evidence-based practices that have been shown to be effective in improving student outcomes. The webinar will provide a brief overview of HLP 13 and practical tips for implementing the practice in the classroom. Participants will also be able to ask questions and share their experiences.
This webinar is designed for general education teachers, special education teachers, and other educators who are interested in learning more about how to use the HLPs to support students with disabilities in the general education classroom.

NJEA Convention
2023-11-09 - 2023-11-10

New Jersey History and Government (Grades 3-5)/Middle School We the People Workshop
2023-11-07 08:30 - 15:00 | Livington Campus Center, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, 54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue Lucy Stone Hall, A352-354, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Presented by Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences New Jersey Center for Civic Education.
This workshop is divided into two distinct parts running concurrently in two different rooms. Teachers should plan to attend just one of them based on the grade(s) taught and particular interest. One workshop will focus on New Jersey history and government for grades 3-5. The other workshop will be dedicated to the We the People program for grades 5-8. We the People is a well-established program independently assessed and found to be highly effective in enhancing civic literacy. Both workshops will provide content and strategies to help teachers address these issues

The Annual Kristallnacht Lecture Remembering the Holocaust & Emigration: The Moritz and Hammerschlag Families
2023-11-06 19:00 - 21:00
The Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center will commemorate the 85th Anniversary of Kristallnacht with the Annual Kristallnacht Lecture at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6th, in-person at the Chabad at the Shore – Chai Center (6605 Atlantic Avenue, Ventnor City, NJ 08406) and online via Zoom.

Dr. Michael Hayse, Associate Professor of Historical Studies and Holocaust & Genocide Studies at Stockton University will speak about the experiences of Wally (nee Moritz) and Lutz Hammerschlag during and after Kristallnacht. Kristallnacht, also known as the November Pogrom, was an organized two days of violence and destruction targeting Jews in Germany and previously annexed Austria on November 9-10, 1938. During this pogrom, 1408 synagogues and places of worship were destroyed, and 30,000 Jewish men were arrested. The government, instead of protecting the Jews, encouraged citizens to commit this violence and vandalism.

This program will feature Dr. Hayse, as well as Lennard Hammerschlag, the son of Wally and Lutz Hammerschlag, and a resident of Southern New Jersey. They will explore the aftermath of Kristallnacht. Like many Jews in Germany, Wally and Lutz realized they could no longer live safely in Germany and sought refuge in another country. Both families found refuge in the only place they could secure a visa: Rhodesia (today Zimbabwe).

This program is open to the general public. It is especially relevant to students, educators, and anyone interested in learning more about the Holocaust and the experiences of German Jews.

Zoom Link: https://stockton.zoom.us/j/92521316368

The lecture is free and open to the public. New Jersey educators can receive 2.0 professional development hours.

For more information, call the Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center at 609-652-4699 or email Irvin.Moreno-Rodriguez@stockton.edu

Using Artificial Intelligence in your Classroom
2023-10-24 16:30 - 18:30
This workshop is designed to provide teachers with a basic understanding of AI and how it can be integrated into their teaching practices to benefit both themselves and their students. We’ll explore text, image, and even assessment generators and ways to use AI to help differentiate instruction. The workshop will also include a discussion of plagiarism detection, the potential future applications of AI in education, and the role of teachers in preparing students for a world increasingly shaped by AI.

General Strategies for Mainstream Educators of ELLs/MLs
2023-10-18 16:30 - 18:30
No matter what you do in education, chances are that you will interact with an EL (English Learner) sooner rather than later. That is because all educators are educators of English Learners as these amazing students embark on their academic journeys. Unfortunately, not many education programs focus on how to support ELs. This virtual workshop will identify English Learners and their different proficiency levels. Then participants will be introduced interactively to strategies and scaffolds to support English Learners at all proficiency levels in the mainstream classroom. Participants will be supplied with strategies and resources that can be implemented immediately.

Love Stories as Resistance During the Holocaust and A Tool to Teach It
2023-10-10 16:00 - 18:00
FREE IN-PERSON WORKSHOP FOR EDUCATORS
From Yad Vashem, Jerusalem to New Jersey at the Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center at Stockton University’s Galloway campus. Join us for a special workshop designed for teachers grades 5 through 12 & higher education. Sheryl Ochayon, author, Echoes and Reflections Project Director and Educator at the International School for Holocaust Studies at Yad Vashem, will show educators how love was an act of resistance during the Holocaust, and how love stories can be used to teach the Holocaust. Forbidden relationships were dangerous and had high risks; yet the will to survive, resist, and rebuild lives during and after the Holocaust is part of the life stories of Holocaust survivors. These stories about how the human spirit is able to overcome will be highlighted. Free resources will be distributed to teacher participants.

Infusing Civics, New Jersey, and Economics into High School United States History
2023-10-09 08:30 - 15:00 | Livington Campus Center, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, 54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue Lucy Stone Hall, A352-354, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Presented by Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences New Jersey Center for Civic Education.
New Jersey law requires the infusing of civics, the study of New Jersey, and economics into the mandated high school United States History courses. This workshop will provide sample lessons and strategies to help teachers meet this requirement. The workshop will run from 9:00 – 3:00. Sign-in will begin at 8:30 a.m.

An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
2023-09-26 16:30 - 18:30
This two-hour workshop is a basic overview of artificial intelligence and its practical applications. We will explore text, image, and presentation generators such as ChatGPT. Throughout the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, collaborate with their peers, and engage in hands-on activities to deepen their understanding of AI.

Irrigating Books Deserts
2023-09-19 16:30 - 18:30
BookSmiles (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) promotes literacy and the joy of reading by giving books to children throughout Philadelphia and NJ. They provide students and younger siblings with highquality new or gently used books, laying the groundwork for academic success. Educators – especially those who represent Title I schools – receive books for classroom libraries, students to keep at home, and pop-up book fairs. Their motto is: “We irrigate book deserts!”

NJEA R.I.S.E. Conference
2023-07-13
radical – (especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough.
imagination – the ability of the mind to be creative or resourceful.
summit – top; apex; the highest point; peak; the topmost level attainable
educator – one skilled in teaching; teacher; inclusive of all education support professionals
Along our radical learning journey, our summit speakers from past years have included Dr. Bettina Love, Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, Princess Tirelo Motolegi, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Dr. Cornel West, and student keynotes Priya Vulchi & Winona Guo.
At this year’s summit, we aim to advance our movement for justice and equity across the state with an all-Filipinx facilitation team, including a special east coast / west coast educator-organizer collab with Mary Joyce “MJ” Laqui and Frank Mata, as well as Rethinking Schools Executive Director, Dr. Cierra Kaler-Jones, and more special guests!
This promises to be a radically-imaginative, participant-driven, liberatory learning space. Come through ready to add your flavor, brilliance, and style. In the revolutionary Filipinx spirit, we will infuse the following values and themes throughout the experience:
ISANG BAGSAK – one fall / we fall together, we rise together
KAPWA – recognition of shared identity, an inner-self shared with others
PASALUBONG – reciprocity in the tradition of gift-giving
Conference Agenda
Thursday
9 a.m. Breakfast with Special Morning Keynote
10 a.m. Session 1 with Frank Mata & MJ Laqui
12 p.m. Lunch with Our Special Guest Keynote
1 p.m. Session 2 with Dr. Cierra Kaler-Jones
3 p.m. Closing Celebration with Music
Register
Register above. Registration closes May 31 at 11:59 pm. NOTE: Space is limited.
Contact your County Association to inquire about availability of first-time attendee scholarships.

NJEA IMPACT Conference
2023-07-12
Building on the success of the NJEA Transform Conference, the Impact Conference is set to offer an equally engaging and dynamic experience. The Impact Conference is designed to explore a range of topics crucial to empowering educators and fostering positive change. From the vital role of ESPs to special education, teacher leadership, healing and wellness,
technology, inclusive curricula and beyond, participants will delve into the key areas that have a significant impact on our state’s educational landscape.
Join us for an inspiring keynote, interactive workshops, wellness experiences and networking opportunities that will leave you motivated and equipped to make a lasting impact for students and communities.
Keynote Speaker

ARVIN ARJONA
Arvin Arjona is a highly accomplished dance teacher at Millburn High School. He was recognized for his outstanding inclusive teaching practices and advocacy for inclusive education by the New Jersey Coalition for Inclusive Education (NJCIE) in 2022. Arjona is renowned nationwide for his expertise in dance and his dedication to fostering inclusive learning environments.
Special Guest

NICHOLAS FERRONI
Nicholas Ferroni is a history teacher in his hometown of Union, New Jersey and is nationally recognized as a teacher and social activist who educates, mentors and inspires students to reach their goals while driving a national dialogue about education.
Wellness Activities With Andrew Nolan
Wellness Activities including Tai Chi Breathwork, Chair Yoga, Serenity Sound Bath and Guided Meditation presented by Andrew Nolan from Choice Wellness Center, Medford, New Jersey.
What to expect
The day begins at 7:30 a.m. with registration, breakfast, wellness activities, exhibits, BookSmiles and educator interviews with Nicholas Ferroni.
The formal program begins at 9 a.m. followed by a choice of 10 breakout sessions, lunch and whole group programs.
The day concludes at 4:15 p.m.
See flyer for additional details.

NJEA IMPACT Conference

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