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LGBTQ lessons across all content areas, which Section 504 Explained
will help their students appreciate differences
and acquire skills and knowledge that are Feb. 10, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA
essential to function effectively with LGBTQ Presenter: John Worthington, Esq., LEGAL
individuals, LGBTQ allies, and people of various ONE Consultant
backgrounds. Fee: $150
This workshop is strongly suggested for This session will provide a detailed explanation
supervisors as content-specific lessons and of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
frameworks will be discussed. Principals and as it relates to school districts. Topics will include
superintendents are strongly encouraged to district responsibilities, due process requirements
attend as well, as school law and its practical and procedural safeguards, preventing and
application are discussed. preparing for litigation, parent/student rights,
as well as exploring the differences between
Dealing With Difficult Students: 504 eligibility and classification and eligibility
and classification under the IDEA.
Social Emotional Learning Made Easy
With the Prosocial Matrix — two-day New Jersey Leadership Academy
series (PSEL Standards 3 and 5) Series 6, Cohort 9 at Ramapo College
Feb. 6, 2020 (Day 1); 9 am - 1 pm at FEA (PSEL Standards 3, 4, 5, 10 and Teacher
Mar. 16, 2020 (Day 2); 9 am - 1 pm at FEA Leader Domain IV, V, and VI)
Presenter: Phil Tenaglia, School Psychologist,
Hamilton Twp Schools and Family Therapist, LEADing for an Equitable System of
Growth Opportunity Center, Southampton, PA Teaching and Learning
Fee: $100 per day Sponsored by NJPSA/FEA and NJASA
Day 1 is designed to introduce an evidenced- Target Audience: K-12 Administrators and
based, mindful approach to reclaim students Teacher-Leaders; Teams Encouraged
who struggle socially and emotionally and help Fee: $450 for all three sessions
them get back on the road toward success and
fulfillment in education and life. The Prosocial Who among us would not agree that every child
Matrix is a cutting edge approach that is used has the right to equitable learning opportuni-
in elementary and secondary settings and ties in his/her school and classrooms? Creating
is appropriate for all students. Teachers and such a system, a system that focuses on equity,
educators using it report less stress, increases requires a combination of an intentional plan
in achievement and attendance, and happier, for establishing a rich and inclusive learning
healthier classrooms. You will practice and environment, a set of expectations that guides
leave this workshop with: the sound implementation of that plan, and
• A simple, quick, and effective way for you ongoing and deep conversations with stake-
holders. Educational leaders across our nation
and your students to be mindful throughout are being called to recalibrate their compass to
the day; ensure that every learner has access to rich ex-
• Tools to set powerful individual and group periences with diverse opportunities to devel-
contexts for mindful student engagement, op the knowledge and skills that show mastery
even with reluctant and resistant learners; of their learning. In these schools and districts,
• An easy to implement process that generates a laser-like focus is placed on empowering
creative problem solving and working toward each student to be successful.
shared teacher/student goals; Participants in NJLA 6 will engage in activities
• A shared point of view that students can use and dialogue with a community of learners
on their own to build daily self monitoring to consider strategies and actions to build
and reflection; and a system in which equity for all students is
• You will also be boosting your own creativity viewed through the lens of:
and reducing stress! • A system for standards-based curriculum
design and implementation in which
Legal Requirements and educators collectively develop and
implement curricular and cross-curricular
Emerging Issues Related to the Code units of study that provide access to rich
of Student Conduct diverse learning opportunities;
Feb. 7, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA • An environment that supports and
strengthens a belief system that focuses
Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE on the integration of social and emotional
Director; Geta Vogel, FEA Consultant and learning into all facets of school life; and
Retired Principal • The development of formative assessments
Fee: $150 that drive the instructional cycle, improve
Day one of the Code of Conduct series will student outcomes, and increase each child’s
provide an overview of legal requirements potential for taking ownership in mastering
related to student conduct, including legal their learning goals.
requirements for addressing student discipline, Participants will come together over the following
HIB, discrimination, drug and alcohol issues, three days:
student searches, threats, violence, vandalism,
improper language, and other forms of Session 1: Rethinking Curriculum: The Journey
misconduct. Toward a More Equitable Curriculum (PSEL 3, 4
and Teacher Leader Domain IV)
Feb. 10, 2020; 9 am - 1 pm (includes lunch)
Session 2: Social and Emotional Learning:
Embedding SEL in the Daily Fabric of School Life
(PSEL 3 and 5 and Teacher Leader Domain VI)
Mar. 18, 2020; 9 am - 1 pm (includes lunch)

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