Arts Integrations Foundations
Arts Integrations Foundations, presented by NJEA & ArtsEdNJ's Kira Rizzuto, will immerse participants in the fundamental components of high-quality arts integration.
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Growing Healthy Minds Project ECHO
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
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.
Fair Isn’t Always Equal: Virtual Book Study with Learning Resource Center South
VIRTUAL BOOK STUDY Assessments can do more than just provide grades. They can be powerful and equitable ways to engage and motivate students, differentiate instruction, and support student agency, particularly
Collective Healing for Educators
During this session, PDII Consultants Dr. Tiffani ThrBak and Brenda Martin-Lee will discuss Collective Healing for Educators K-12.
Cultural Identity and Beyond Artists of Color Virtual Panel
YANJEP's new BIPOC Affinity Group, Roots to Canvas, presents "Cultural Identity and Beyond" virtual panel discussion.
Recent American History: Using the Jigsaw Approach to Implement Inclusive Curricula in the Humanities Classroom
This session is presented by NJEA’s Consortium Design Team Ambassadors. Participants will investigate and collaborate complexities and challenges faced by organizations and individuals.
Teaching Inclusively: African American History Across the Curriculum
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
Growing Healthy Minds Project ECHO
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
An Introduction to Indigenous Language, Growing Practices, & History
The introduction is presented by NJEA & Chief Mann, Turtle Clan Chief of the Ramapough Lenape Nation. Chief Mann will share three modules for learning with the participants.
Fair Isn’t Always Equal: Virtual Book Study with Learning Resource Center South
VIRTUAL BOOK STUDY Assessments can do more than just provide grades. They can be powerful and equitable ways to engage and motivate students, differentiate instruction, and support student agency, particularly
Project Citizen
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. One of the essential but sometimes overlooked components of civic education is providing students with opportunities
Teaching Slavery Using Primary Sources and Document Based Question (DBQ) Techniques
How do we bring primary sources about slavery to life for our students in ways that are relevant, respectful, and rigorous?
Survivor Speaks & How to Bring them to your Classroom
Survivor Speaks & How to Bring them to your Classroom is presented by NJEA & the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education. Participants will experience a Survivor speak and gain valuable tools how to meaningfully and appropriately incorporate live testimony into their Holocaust lessons.
Teaching Slavery and Place Based Learning
Lessons rooted in the places where students live help them make important connections to their own communities.
Teacher Leadership & the Teacher Leader Academy
Teacher Leadership & the Teacher Leader Academy is presented by NJEA’s PDII Division. Join us for an overview of the Teacher Leader Academy and the benefits of being a teacher leader.
Growing Healthy Minds Project ECHO
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
Journeys of Inclusion: Charting Compassion, Courage, and Community
Kean University 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, United StatesEngage in vital dialogues, interactive workshops, and insightful panels as we discover lessons from history to inspire today’s inclusive classrooms.
Infusing Civics, New Jersey, and Economics into High School United States History
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. New Jersey law requires the infusing of civics, the study of New Jersey, and economics into
Teaching the Truth about Colonialism
Most Americans have learned an oversimplified version of colonial America that leaves out the voices and stories of enslaved Africans, Indigenous people and indentured servants.
Fair Isn’t Always Equal: Virtual Book Study with Learning Resource Center South
VIRTUAL BOOK STUDY Assessments can do more than just provide grades. They can be powerful and equitable ways to engage and motivate students, differentiate instruction, and support student agency, particularly
Teaching Inclusively: African American History Across the Curriculum
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
Teaching Controversial Issues and Media Literacy
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. We live in a highly partisan era and teachers are concerned about how to address controversial
Nazism in America: The Front of Youth Camps
Kean Skylands 243 Mount Paul Road, Oak Ridge, NJDr. Krasner, a historian and prize winning poet, will present the history of the Bund in America, the establishment of these camps with a special emphasis on Nordland.
Strangers in Their Own Land: Jewish Self-Awareness in Holocaust Memoirs — Via Zoom
Virtual - ZoomParticipants will discuss short excerpts describing the painful realization of what it means to be oppressed. Texts from different national origins and living situations will be presented for consideration.
The Vel d’Hiv Round-Up: The Largest Mass Arrest in Wartime French History — Via Zoom
Virtual - ZoomDr. Eileen Angelini’s presentation will discuss how the Vichy Government planned the Vélodrome d'Hiver round-up and how the French government and people have since dealt with the pain and shame of this traumatic event.
From Generation to Generation: Author Michelle Weinfeld Shares Her Grandfather’s Holocaust Survival Story — 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.
An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Presented by NJEA’s PDII Consultants, this two-hour workshop is a basic overview of artificial intelligence and its practical applications.
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.
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,
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.
Growing Healthy Minds Project ECHO
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
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 Jersey
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 teachers
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.
Community of Practice Power Hour
The NJEA PDII Community of Practice for educators will serve as a collaborative space where they can share knowledge, expertise, and best practices.
Incorporating Census Data in Classrooms to Teach Community Diversity and Foster Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
This workshop helps teachers use census data to create culturally responsive teaching strategies.
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.
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.
An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Join PDII Consultants - Mike Mason, Brian Janik, and Lisa Nydick - for a two-hour workshop for a basic overview of artificial intelligence and its practical applications.
How to Support Multilingual Learners Who Have Had Limited/Interrupted Education
How to Support Multilingual Learners Who Have Had Limited/Interrupted Education.
Arts Integration Foundations, Part 2
Completion of Part 1 (Spring 2024 or Fall 2024) is a pre-requisite for attending Part 2
Film Screening of Till with Writer Keith Beauchamp
Join The Amistad Commission for a Film Screening of Till with Writer Keith Beauchamp
Using Artificial Intelligence in Your Classroom
Join PDII Consultants - Mike Mason, Brian Janik, and Lisa Nydick - for a workshop 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.
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.
What’s Self-Esteem Got to Do With it? Educating about Body Image through a Self-Esteem Lens
Join Tazmine Weisgerber for a workshop that will cover an updated framework for educating about body image and related topics while considering the self-esteem of the diverse identities found in every classroom.
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.
Teacher Leadership and The Teacher Leader Academy
Join The Teacher Leadership Academy for an overview of the Teacher Leader Academy and the benefits of being a teacher leader.
Holocaust Survivor Speaks and How to Bring them to your Classroom
Join The New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education and hear a Holocaust Survivor speak. You will gain the tools needed to meaningfully and appropriately incorporate live testimony into Holocaust lessons.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Providing Sex Education with Cultural Humility
This training will address the difference between cultural proficiency/competency and cultural humility, measure one's own intercultural humility using the Intercultural Development Continuum, as well as concrete definitions and activities
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.
Harnessing the Power of Graphic Novels in the Classroom
Learn the scholarship and research behind the benefits of using comics and graphic novels in the classroom while also gaining access to learning activities and materials to support this work.
Opening Up History: On the Road to Brown v. Board of Education
Learn the intriguing history of school desegregation through a pluralistic lens by exploring some case studies before 1954.
The Missing Stories: South Asian American History from the 1700s to Today
In “The Missing Stories,” SAADA’s Executive Director Samip Mallick will cover how communities come to be excluded from the archival record and how we can address these absences.
Timeline of Suffrage
Join the Partner Group: Energizing Young Voters for a workshop designed to provide educators with valuable tools for bringing this rich history into the classroom.