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SUMMARY:Community of Practice Power Hour
DESCRIPTION:“Communities of Practice are groups of people who share a common concern\, set of problems\, or passion about a topic\, and deepen their knowledge and expertise in this area by interacting on an ongoing basis.” \n–  Etienne Wenger \nDeanne Martini and Brenda Martin-Lee\nTitle: Educator-Centric Social-Emotional Learning Community of Practice (SEL COP) \nDescription: In the modern educational landscape\, educators play a pivotal role in fostering students’ social-emotional development. This Educator-Centric Social-Emotional Learning Community of Practice will provide a dedicated platform for educators to collaborate\, share insights\, and enhance their practices in social-emotional learning (SEL). \nLearn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/community-of-practice-power-hour-14/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Providing Sex Education with Cultural Humility
DESCRIPTION:Do you incorporate reproductive justice in your education? Do you know how to properly use the theory of intersectionality? Are you culturally humble? Many educators are unaware of how culture can influence the way comprehensive sex education is taught by teachers and received by students. Our workshop focus of cultural humility allows educators to develop their ability to build appreciation for the diversity of cultures found inside and outside of their classrooms\, which helps to increase their inclusivity. 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.
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/providing-sex-education-with-cultural-humility/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Virtual Series,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260611T220111
CREATED:20240722T171507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T203701Z
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice Power Hour
DESCRIPTION:“Communities of Practice are groups of people who share a common concern\, set of problems\, or passion about a topic\, and deepen their knowledge and expertise in this area by interacting on an ongoing basis.” \n–  Etienne Wenger \n  \nKatherine Burke and Pamela Koharchik\nTitle: Thriving\, Not Just Surviving: Strategies for Educators During Challenging Times \nDescription: The education landscape is ever-changing\, and navigating difficult times can be draining. This highly interactive community equips educators with practical tools and strategies to foster resilience\, manage stress\, and cultivate a positive classroom environment even amidst challenges. \nLearn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/community-of-practice-power-hour-15/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTSTAMP:20260611T220111
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T202432Z
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SUMMARY:Renaissance in Gifted Education  
DESCRIPTION:A Festival of Creativity and Innovation\n \nExplore sessions that celebrate the spirit of the Renaissance\, emphasizing the power of creativity\, hands-on learning and curiosity-driven discovery. Gain practical strategies to transform your approach to gifted education and learn how to foster environments where imagination and innovation thrive. \nConnect with educators\, parents\, and advocates who are passionate about revitalizing gifted education. Share ideas\, discover new resources\, and leave with a renewed commitment to elevate the learning experience for every gifted child. \nThe fee for members is $239 and $299 for nonmembers. If you join NJAGC while you register\, the rate is $289.
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/renaissance-in-gifted-education/
LOCATION:The Palace at Somerset Part\, 333 Davidson Ave.\, Somerset\, NJ\, 08873
CATEGORIES:PD Providers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T183000
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CREATED:20240705T140711Z
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SUMMARY:Harnessing the Power of Graphic Novels in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Graphic novels (memoirs and nonfiction) and comic books are an integral tool in increasing literacy and engagement in the classroom. Through this webinar\, educators will 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. Participants will learn about the current research on literacy in social studies and how graphic novels improve literacy\, reading comprehension\, and engagement. The workshop ends with a walk-through of various activities and books that educators can use in their classrooms. Participants will receive a workshop folder\, handouts\, and slides at the end of the session.
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/harnessing-the-power-of-graphic-novels-in-the-classroom/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Virtual Series,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T173000
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CREATED:20250306T190946Z
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SUMMARY:The Power of Balance: A Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/the-power-of-balance-a-community-of-practice-may-1-25/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:We will explore text\, image\, and presentation generators such as ChatGPT. Throughout the workshop\, participants can ask questions\, collaborate with their peers\, and engage in hands-on activities to deepen their understanding of AI.
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/an-introduction-to-artificial-intelligence-5/
LOCATION:NJEA Headquarters\, 180 W. State Street\, Trenton\, New Jersey\, 08608\, United States
CATEGORIES:ESPAN,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250505T163000
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SUMMARY:Opening Up History: On the Road to Brown v. Board of Education
DESCRIPTION:The 1954 Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case is hailed as a milestone in American progress but did you know that Black Americans\, Mexican Americans\, Indigenous Americans\, and Asian Americans were fighting for equal access to public education before the famous 1954 case? We will take up the intriguing history of school desegregation through a pluralistic lens by exploring some case studies before 1954: Roberts v. City of Boston (1849\, Black American)\, Tape v. Hurley (1885\, Chinese American)\, Piper v. Big Pine (1924\, Indigenous American)\, Lum v. Rice (1927\, Chinese American)\, Mendez v. Westminster (1947\, Mexican American)\, and a New Jersey case Hedgepeth and Williams v. Board of Education\, Trenton (1944\, Black Americans). These legal cases highlight the reality of American pluralism. We will complicate the story of school desegregation by asking: Do you teach in an integrated school? Lesson plans adapted for K-5 and 6-12 will be made available to participants.
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/opening-up-history-on-the-road-to-brown-v-board-of-education/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Virtual Series,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20260611T220111
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SUMMARY:NJEA Carol Watchler LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Conference
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will be provided with the tools needed to create\, support\, and defend inclusive curriculum\, while creating a space for LGBTQIA+ advocates and their allies to interact and share their successes with members interested in learning more. \nWe especially encourage queer NJEA members who are struggling to be their authentic selves to attend and learn from some of New Jersey’s most accomplished social justice advocates. \n \nConference Agenda\n8:30 a.m. Registration/ Breakfast \n9:30 a.m. Opening/ Welcome speeches \n10:30 a.m.  Keynote 1: NJEA Queer Voices – Telling Our Stories \n11:30 a.m. Breakout session 1 \n12:30 p.m. Lunch \n2 p.m.  Keynote 2: Advancing LGBTQIA+ Youth Equity & Inclusion in Schools \n3 p.m. Breakout session 2 \n4:15 p.m. Keynote 3: Eric Marcus – Making Gay History \n5:15 p.m.  Closing \n  \n 
URL:https://learning.njea.org/event/njea-carol-watchler-lgbtqia-advocacy-conference/
CATEGORIES:Statewide Conferences
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