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FEA Subscription Model Eligible
The Foundation for Educational Administration, Anyone in your school or district can use an
Inc. (FEA) is the professional learning division individual session for any FEA professional
of the NJPSA. Committed to providing its learning opportunity, as well as designated
members with sustained, coherent professional legal workshops offered through LEGAL ONE,
growth, FEA supports research-based practices between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020 either at
and enhances the spectrum of leadership for the FEA Conference Center in Monroe, or at one
the purpose of continuous school improve- of our satellite locations throughout the state.
ment. Through workshops conducted at the FEA When FEA receives a purchase order for your
Conference Center, in-district workshops, online subscription, your school or district will be given
courses, the annual Fall Conference, the New a special code for any educator to use as they
Jersey Leadership Academy, Educational Lead- register for their professional learning session
ers as Scholars, and other professional learning within the fiscal year. Sessions do not roll over
programs, FEA addresses critical and emerging into the next fiscal year.
issues in educational leadership and provides the
training administrators and teachers need to ex- In-District Programs
cel and grow in their profession. FEA also houses
three important NJPSA programs: LEGAL ONE, FEA conducts in-district programs for almost
NJEXCEL, and NJ Leaders to Leaders (NJ L2L). FEA every workshop we offer. We send our trainers
offers complimentary Star Advantage workshops to your district and work with your entire
to certain NJPSA members (details below). administrative team and teachers so that
everyone can immediately apply the techniques
you learn and the knowledge you gain into your
LEGAL ONE Workshops schools. For a program tailored to your needs,
It’s not easy being a school administrator these contact Donna McInerney or Melissa Pillik at
days. It seems that every year, the rules change, dmcinerney@njpsa.org, mpillik@njpsa.org,
protocol is different, and expectations soar. or call (609) 860-1200. For requests regarding
There is so much you need to learn about the LEGAL ONE, please contact Ameena Terrell at
legal ramifications of student and employee aterrell@njpsa.org or call (609) 860-1200.
behavior and the guidelines you must set in
place. Every day presents a new challenge, and Professional Learning Series
you never know what you will hear when you
answer the office phone or what you will see or Certificate Program
when you walk the halls. The question is, “Are Workshops
you prepared to handle it?” This is where NJPSA FEA offers the professional learning you need to
can help, with FEA’s LEGAL ONE program, the
leading provider of school law training for maximize your effectiveness in your current job
and the growth opportunities you seek to help
educators, offering a comprehensive array of further your career. Often, a one-day workshop
live and online courses for administrators and will provide the appropriate training you need
all school staff on a multitude of critical issues. to succeed. However, some critical issues
Courses listed in this calendar with the gavel
icon are LEGAL ONE courses. An electronic require more in-depth training over the course
of two or more sessions so that you can truly
device is required for all LEGAL ONE develop your expertise and make noticeable
programs. No paper copies will be provided. changes in your school or district. In most
cases, the choice is yours, as you can choose to
Star Advantage Workshops register for individual workshops or an entire
If you are a Premier Active, Private School, or series to take full advantage of all we offer. So,
Organizational NJPSA member, you may choose take a look at these professional learning series
one starred workshop per year (July 1 - June and consider registering for the entire group, or
30) at no cost. Premier Active membership choose the one workshop within the series that
status is based on verification of membership you feel will help you most.
for the year 2019-2020. Other members are not
eligible for the Star Advantage Program. If you
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have registered, call or write seven days prior to
the program date to request the STAR benefit be @NJPSA
credited back to your account.