Getting to Know the Sex Education Standards
Getting to Know the Sex Education Standards is presented by NJEA & Answer. Tazmine Weisgerber from Answer (Rutgers) will address the updates, the additions, the standards, and much more.
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Infusing Civics Into K-5 Curriculum
Livington Campus Center, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ 54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue Lucy Stone Hall, A352-354, Piscataway, NJ, United StatesPresented by Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences New Jersey Center for Civic Education. The primary purpose of social studies is to help students become the citizens our democracy requires, and the foundation for effective citizenship is laid in elementary school. Young students can grasp many of the essential concepts of civic education if presented
Short Hair Detention: Channy Chhi Laux, survival of the Cambodian Genocide — via Zoom
Virtual - ZoomAuthor, Michelle Weinfeld, will share her grandfather's story of surviving the Holocaust, the life lessons he taught her, and how being the grandchild of a survivor has influenced her life.
Teaching the Cambodian Genocide Through Testimony — Via Zoom
Virtual - ZoomDr. Alexis Herr, a comparative genocide scholar, and Channy Chhi Laux, survivor of the Cambodian Genocide, will discuss how to use survivor testimony to educate about genocide and human rights.Â
Growing Healthy Minds Project ECHO
Purpose:Â 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
Asian American History IS United States History
Asian American History IS United States History is presented by NJEA & E Pluribus Unum. The presentation will give participants a better understanding of history (1700s to present), race relations today, and how they affect Asian American students and families.
Exploring Asian American Literature – via Zoom
This workshop will focus on providing K-5 teachers an overview of Asian American children literature including poetry and short stories.
Using Artificial Intelligence in your Classroom
Presented by NJEA’s PDII Consultants, 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.
The Colorful Roots of Labor Unions: How Black, Brown, & People of Color Became the Conscience of Labor Unions
This session is presented by NJEA’s Consortium Design Team Ambassadors. During this session, we will center the unheralded and marginalized voices of the labor movement.
Engaging Students in Middle School Civics
Livington Campus Center, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ 54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue Lucy Stone Hall, A352-354, Piscataway, NJ, United StatesPresented by Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences New Jersey Center for Civic Education.
A Brief Overview of Asian American History – via Zoom
Teach Asian American Stories presents a 1.5 hour virtual webinar with scholar and TAAS Fellow Christy Lee.
Harnessing the Power of Graphic Novels
Through this webinar, educators will learn the scholarship and research behind the benefits of using comics and graphic novels in the classroom, while gaining access to learning activities and materials.
Windows & Mirrors: Creating Spaces for Identity & Belonging
Windows & Mirrors: Creating Spaces for Identity & Belonging is presented by NJEA & E Pluribus Unum. You will learn best practices to tell a better and more inclusive story for all students where all their stories matter and where they all belong.
Ctrl+Alt+Teach: The Computer Science Endorsement in New JerseyÂ
Join us for an insightful webinar designed to inform educators about the new Computer Science Endorsement in New Jersey.
Teaching Bilingual Students Bilingually
New Jersey Teachers of English as a Second Language/New Jersey Blingual Educators (NJTESOL/NJBE)Topic: Teaching Bilingual Students Bilingually
Developing Culturally Responsive Lesson Plans on AAPI History
During this 2-day workshop for K-12 educators in New Jersey will engage in intensive lesson plan development on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) histories.
Knowles Teacher Initiative summer courses for math and science teachersÂ
The Knowles Academy offers state-of-the-art professional development experiences for teachers.
Irrigating Book Deserts
Learn about BookSmiles, the top non-profit provider of books to children in need in the Philadelphia area.
An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Join NJEA’s PDII Consultants: Mike Mason, Brian Janik, and Lisa Nydick for an overview of artificial intelligence and its practical applications.
Survivors’ perspectives on Human Trafficking and Its Impact on Our Schools
Survivors’ perspectives on Human Trafficking and Its Impact on Our Schools will cover the realities of sex and labor trafficking in our state and the risks to school-age children.
The Underground Railroad in New Jersey
For educators seeking to have an immersive experience with New Jersey's role in slavery and how African Americans emancipated themselves from the cruel institution via the Underground Railroad
Neurodiversity in a Singularly Focused World
Join Shana Francesca to learn how diversity empowers curiosity, which drives innovation and ignites profitability.
Educator Evaluation in 2025 and Beyond
Join PDII Divisions’ Elisabeth Yucis for an informative webinar on educator evaluation, featuring updates from the Governor's Evaluation Task Force.
Convention Connections-Between Breaths: Beginning a Reflective Songwriting Practice
Join Todd Henkin to explore our own themes and begin your song while discussing how to switch modes between a high-stress job and the very different demands of family life.
Arts Integration Foundations–Part 1
ArtsEdNJ: Kira Rizzuto presents how arts integration is an effective strategy for cultivating a positive climate and culture and deepening student engagement.
Using Artificial Intelligence in your Classroom
Join NJEA’s PDII Consultants—Mike Mason, Brian Janik, and Lisa Nydick—to gain a basic understanding of AI and how it can be integrated into your teaching practices to benefit both yourself and your students.
The Student as the Teacher – Lessons We Can Learn from Elementary Students
You can be the Petal Plus One for John Hunter’s keynote when you attend the virtual session!
AI Tools for the Classroom
Join NJEA’s PDII Consultants - Mike Mason, Brian Janik, and Lisa Nydick - for a session designed to provide you with a review of some of the best AI tools available to educators.
Road to Wellness
Rutgers Behavioral Health presents strategies for personal wellness and teaches members how to take care of themselves during stressful times.
Using SEL to See and Connect Beyond Disruptive Behaviors
This interactive session will provide insight and understanding into disruptive behaviors; identify three specific SEL areas to promote positive behavior; and highlight best practices to develop the skills and climate for students to regulate themselves.
Community of Practice Power Hour
The NJEA PDII Community of Practice Power Hour for educators will serve as a collaborative space where they can share knowledge, expertise, and best practices.
Community of Practice Power Hour
The NJEA PDII Community of Practice Power Hour for educators will serve as a collaborative space where they can share knowledge, expertise, and best practices.