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and Emotional Learning (SEL) and its connection • determining whether or not an incident has
to school climate, student growth, and the success resulted in substantial disruption for the
of all learners; (2) understand the research and targeted student;
competencies that are the foundation for imple- • ensuring that the rights of a student with
menting effective SEL programs and practices; an IEP or 504 plan are fully protected
(3) identify strengths and weaknesses of current in investigating and responding to HIB
practices and programs to create next steps for incidents;
strengthening SEL integration; (4) consider strat- • providing an individualized support plan
egies for infusing SEL throughout and across the for a student who is the victim of HIB and
curriculum; (5) create a toolbox of processes and the student who engaged in an act of
structures to build staff capacity to care for the HIB, including a specialized template for
social-emotional wellbeing of all students. students with IEPs or 504 plans;
• writing an effective HIB investigation report;
Bullying Law Update and the and
Role of the ABS • sample agendas, resource tools and key
Sep. 30, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA considerations for School Safety/Climate
teams.
Presenter: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LEGAL
ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and
Content Development Fighting Racial Slurs and Other
Fee: $150 Common Acts of Student Aggression
This session will include a review of the latest HIB (PSEL Standards 3, 5, and 6)
case law, as well as a review of recently approved
regulatory changes and guidance from the Oct. 2, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA
USDOE and NJDOE. Participants will also learn Presenter: Dr. Robin Daniels, FEA Consultant
about the critical role of the ABS in addressing Fee: $149
school climate, and receive a model template This full day workshop is intended for educators
and samples for developing meaningful action who seek to expand their understanding of ethnic
plans for School Safety/Climate teams. diversity and its relationship to school culture,
climate, and successful instructional practices.
October Its purpose is to enable responsible adults to
better avert ethnic-based HIB infractions and the
relational tensions that arise from the pervasive
How to Investigate HIB Claims use of inflammatory behaviors. To achieve these
objectives, this workshop is divided into two
Oct. 1, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA parts. The morning session will focus on what
Presenters: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LEGAL teachers can do in the classroom to support
ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and culturally responsive behaviors that reduce the
Content Development; Adam Drew, CEO, expression of bias and promote a culture of
Three Corners Law Enforcement respect. In the afternoon session, participants will
Fee: $150 explore strategies to be used with and among
students that both deter and address the use of
This workshop will provide participants with inflammatory speech and behaviors.
practical information and skills for implementing
the HIB investigation requirements in the Anti-
Bullying Bill of Rights Act. Participants will be STEAM Leader Forum
presented with essential skills and information (PSEL Standards 4, 7, and 10)
for developing and carrying out effective HIB Oct. 3, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA
investigation plans, including interviewing
and questioning techniques and strategies for Fee: $25
managing complex investigations. Additional Join Discovery Education, FEA, NJASCD, and
topics to be addressed include related statutes, school leaders from across New Jersey for an
regulations and case law, due process of law, immersive thought-leadership forum focused
incident reporting, parent involvement, special on exploring best practices for building and
circumstances (e.g., staff or administrators sustaining a culture of STEAM teaching and
as alleged offenders), record keeping and learning.
student privacy, handling evidence, technology
issues, reports of HIB off school grounds, and Principal/AP/VPs
coordination with law enforcement officials. Survival Guide
Oct. 4, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm
Bullying Response and at Saddle Brook School District
Presenters: Michael Kaelber, Esq., LEGAL ONE
Prevention: A Systemic Approach Coordinator for Online Course Development;
Oct. 2, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA James J. Sarto, Ed.S., Coordinator - Leaders
Presenter: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE to Leaders Program
Director Fee: $150
This workshop will provide the Anti-Bullying This workshop will address current developments
Specialist or Coordinator with a framework and in a variety of legal issues, including HIB case law
tools for implementing a comprehensive plan to and legislative issues, TEACHNJ regulations and
effectively implement all aspects of the Anti- Arbitration Decisions, student safety, workplace
Bullying Bill of Rights. Participants will receive harassment, recent legislative enactments,
templates for: student health issues, social media, First
• completing an initial threshold assessment Amendment rights and responsibilities, and
other current and ongoing school law topics.
to determine if an HIB investigation must be
launched;

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