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blended learning environments are three of the most learning environments to promote student Using the PSEL to Guide
profound instructional challenges facing educators collaboration and creativity
today. In order to meet these challenges, schools • Identify the elements needed to support a Educational Leaders in Addressing
need a systems-based approach and concrete tools technology-rich infrastructure in schools Equity, Cultural Responsiveness, and
that can drive the work of educators. The Connected • Identify and discover multiple tools, inclusive
Action Roadmap (CAR) provides a sustainable of the SAMAR model, that can enhance Race in Our Schools and Community
process for professional learning communities (PLCs) technology use for instruction and collaboration Aug. 19, 2020; 9 am - Noon
to collaboratively and effectively implement high Presenters: Patricia L. Haney, Superintendent
quality, standards-aligned instruction and assessment. • Build the capacity of educators to link of Schools, Logan Township School District;
Supported by the NJ Department of Education and instructional goals with appropriate technology and Anthony Scotto, Director of Curriculum
the leading educational organizations across the state, tools that motivate students’ natural curiosity & Instruction, Hamilton Township School
CAR was recently used by teams of educators from +District
across the state working with the NJDOE to develop
K-12 ELA and Math instructional units with common All New Blended Online Fee: $60 Members/ $75 Non-Members
student learning objectives derived from the NJ Two Central Office Administrators, from separate
Student Learning Standards. These resources, when Learning - Affirmative Action districts (Superintendent and Director of Curriculum),
combined with the CAR conversations, offer a powerful will guide the participants to use the Professional
toolkit for PLCs to address learning gaps, ensure Officer Certificate Program Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) to work
high quality instruction and strengthen continuity of toward developing an anti-racist school environment.
learning across a variety of environments. Aug. 18-20, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm In addition to citing examples used in their own
Fee: $400 members/$500 non-members districts, participants will also spend some time
Arts Education and Social and Includes online course Employment Discrimination unpacking the standards through the lens of building
a culturally-responsive school and district.
and additional pre-recorded content for those who
Emotional Learning Framework purchase the full AAO Certificate program.
(PSEL Standards 3, 4, 5, and 10) Our Affirmative Action Officer Certificate Program Using MTSS and Re-Opening Schools
Aug. 13, 2020; 3:30 - 4:45 pm provides essential knowledge, skills and tools for Aug. 19, 2020; 1 pm - 2:30 pm
every AAO, whether you are newly appointed or an
or experienced in the role. It includes an overview of state
Aug. 19, 2020; 10:30 am - 11:45 am and federal anti-discrimination law, a review of the Fee: Free
Presenter: Dale Schmid, Ed. D.Visual and latest case law,tips for recruiting and supporting a more
Performing Arts Coordinator, New Jersey diverse school staff, tools and strategies for conducting Social and Emotional Learning:
Department of Education; SEADAE President effective investigations, a review of discimination issues Embedding SEL in the Daily Fabric of
Fee: $40 related to current events, including COVID-19 and racial School Life (PSEL Standard 5)
injustice, and tools for promoting a comprehensive and
Co-Sponsored Arts Education Series, NJPSA/ proactive district approach. Aug. 20, 2020; 9 am - Noon
FEA, and Arts Ed NJ Participants can still register for individual days at $100
The Arts Education and Social and Emotional for non-members and $125 for non-members but Presenter: Candie Hengemuhle and
Dan Simon, FEA Consultants
Learning (SEL) Framework is designed to illuminate the additional content is only available for those who
the intersection between arts education and social- purchase the full Certificate Program. Fee: $60 Members/ $75 Non-Members
emotional learning to allow for the intentional Day 1 - An Overview of Discrimination Law SEL is the cornerstone of a school’s success! It is
application of appropriate educational strategies. In and the Role of the AAO the heartbeat of a school’s climate and culture for
this webinar, learn about the framework and how to students and adults. Educators recognize that the
navigate the new online portal. Aug. 18, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm infusion of social and emotional skills into lessons,
Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE activities and daily events helps to build and
September Ready: Lift Off: A Journey Director; Rebecca Gold, Retired Director of strengthen respectful and trusting relationships,
Human Resources; and other speakers to be
support student and staff well-being, and promote
Through the Power of Collaboration determined higher academic achievement. How leaders help
staff to embed and model the SEL competencies
(PSEL Standards 7 and 10) Day 2 - Conducting AAO Investigations and into instruction creates important connections
Addressing Racial Justice and Other Current
Aug. 17, 2020; 9 am - Noon Events across the curriculum and ensures authentic learning
Presenters: Emil Carafa, Coordinator of Aug. 19, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm experiences meet the needs of every child.
Professional Learning, FEA; Vicki Duff, Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE This session will provide leaders with strategies to
Coordinator of Professional Learning, FEA; Director; Rebecca Gold, Retired Director of answer the following questions:
Susan Gilbert, Coordinator of District Grant Human Resources; and other speakers to be • What processes, practices, and supports are
Projects determined being used to ensure the seamless integration of
Fee: Free Day 3 - A Comprehensive Approach to SEL into daily lessons and routines?
Collaboration to support student learning has never Identifying and Addressing Implicit and • What learning is taking place to support
educators in developing SEL processes for
been more important, than in our current reality. Explicit Bias in Your District lessons?
This workshop will engage educators in examining Aug. 20, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm
their vision for working together, and look closely Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE • How are educators modeling the SEL
at key structures for successful professional learning Director; Rebecca Gold, Retired Director of competencies across the school?
communities. Participants will be actively involved • How do we create a schoolwide environment
in identifying the elements to build collaborative Human Resources and other speakers to be that nurtures successful SEL competencies in
partnerships and protocols to guide deep conversations determined all stakeholders in the schoolwide learning
for teaching and learning. This workshop will help community?
establish tools for strengthening and enhancing • How will we know when schools have
collaboration. Arts Education and Social and successfully embedded the competencies?
Emotional Learning Framework
September Ready - Designing (PSEL Standards 3, 4, 5, and 10) September Ready:
Learning Experiences for Remote and Aug. 19, 2020; 10:30 am - 11:45 am Implementing New Safety and Security
Presenter: Dale Schmid, Ed.D., Visual and
Blended Learning (PSEL Standards 3 Performing Arts Coordinator, New Jersey Mandates for 2020-21
and 4) Department of Education; SEADAE President Aug. 24, 2020; 9 am to Noon
Aug. 18, 2020; 9 am - Noon Fee: $40 Presenters: Michael Kaelber, Esq., LEGAL
Presenters: Kim Tucker, Rosemary Seitel, Co-Sponsored Arts Education Series, NJPSA/ ONE Coordinator of Online Course
FEA Consultants FEA, and Arts Ed NJ Development; NJDOE Representative;
Fee: $60 Members/$75 Non-Members The Arts Education and Social and Emotional David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director
The uses of technology are rapidly changing, creating Learning (SEL) Framework is designed to illuminate Fee: $60 Members/$75 Non-Members
new and varied opportunities for educators to expand the intersection between arts education and social- As schools prepare for reopening during a global
and enhance student knowledge and skills while emotional learning to allow for the intentional pandemic, school districts are also required to
actively engaging students in collaborating to solve application of appropriate educational strategies. In implement new security mandates for 2021, including
real life problems. Leaders will: this webinar, learn about the framework and how to Alyssa’s Law, while also adapting existing security
navigate the new online portal.
• Understand the role of technology as a powerful protocols to address COVID-19. This session will
tool for effective instruction provide a one-stop shopping approach to reviewing
• Consider the barriers to and practical solutions school security requirements that must be addressed
at this difficult time.
for using technology to support personalized