Professional Development

NJEA Delegate Assembly Meeting
2025-05-17

2025 NJTESOL/NJBE Spring Conference
2025-05-20 - 2025-05-22
Intersectionality: Shaping Experiences & Creating Opportunities

In-person conference
The In-Person Conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Brunswick on May 20-22. You can register for one, two or all three days. The conference will feature three keynote speakers: Alisha De Lorenzo, Dr. Patriann Smith, and Missy Testerman (2024 National Teacher of the Year).
In addition, you’ll select from many presentations approved for the continuing education requirement, network with your colleagues, and obtain the latest information on state and national initiatives. You can also meet with representatives at the sponsors’ and exhibitors’ booths to find the latest and greatest teaching tools. You can earn professional development hours throughout the day.
Video library conference
The Video Library Conference is a select collection of library presentations you will have access to view starting on May 27 using the conference platform. There is no set schedule, and you will be able to view the workshops from May 27 to August 21. By using your unique login, your hours will be tracked so that you can earn professional development hours through August 21. Please note that the select collection of presentations will not include the keynotes or special invited guest speakers.
Topics
Presentation topics will include General Interest, Content Area Instruction, Bilingual/ESL Preschool through Grade 12, Higher Ed, Teacher Education, Adult Education, K-12 Administrators, and Dual Language/Biliteracy.
Registration and more information
Register early for a discounted rate. Registration includes one free year of membership.
For other conference questions email Caia Schlessinger, Conference Coordinator.

Timeline of Suffrage
2025-05-20 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
This interactive workshop immerses educators in the historical and ongoing fight for voting rights, from the nation’s founding to today’s battles against voter suppression. Participants take on the perspective of avatars, experiencing the struggles, sacrifices, and triumphs of marginalized groups as they fought for suffrage. Educators will hear these stories through the voices of youth from affected communities, highlighting the emotional and social impact of these efforts.
The workshop equips educators with tools to bring this rich history into the classroom, fostering a deeper understanding among students of how past struggles inform present-day challenges. Participants will leave with strategies to empower their students to become active advocates for civic engagement and voter rights in their communities.

The Mindfulness Connection
2025-05-29 19:00 - 21:00
Take a journey to heighten your emotional intelligence while gathering mindfulness strategies to enhance your social interactions. We will discover how our thoughts and emotions are integral components of self-awareness.

The Power of Balance: A Community of Practice
2025-06-05 16:30 - 17:30
The Power of Balance: A community of practice for educators to find joy, connect, reflect, and create songs together. Each workshop will be unique and build toward a final group creation. No prior musical knowledge is necessary, though all skills are welcomed. Some segments of these workshops will include exercises, but there will also be ample opportunity for discovery and entering a creative flow—a mindset characterized by imaginative play and restorative benefits. As the aim is to foster a community of practice, meeting others in a safe and collaborative environment will be encouraged, along with personal exploration.

NJEA Executive Committee Meeting
2025-06-06
