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NJ’s Anti-bullying law, the NJ Law Against Section 504 Explained
Discrimination, IDEA, and Section 504. Apr. 2, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at Egg Harbor
Participants will learn about recent changes Township Public School District
to New Jersey Administrative Code regarding
students with disabilities and HIB, including how Presenter: Jessika Kleen, Esq., Machado Law
to address issues involving students attending Group
approved private schools for students with Fee: $150
disabilities. This session will provide a detailed explanation
of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Principal/AP/VP's Survival as it relates to school districts. Topics will include
district responsibilities, due process requirements
Guide! and procedural safeguards, preventing and
Mar. 28, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA preparing for litigation, parent/student rights, as
Presenter: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE well as exploring the differences between 504
Director; James Sarto, Ed.S., NJ Leaders to eligibility and classification and eligibility and
Leaders Program Coordinator classification under the IDEA.
Fee: $150
Novice, experienced, and veteran principals Advanced HIB Investigation
and assistant principals! How can we possibly Techniques
remember everything? Time goes by, students, Apr. 2, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA
staff, community, process, procedures, and most
importantly… educational law changes. This may Presenters: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LEGAL
be the refresher session you have been waiting ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and
for. Join us as we focus on basic “I Should Content Development; Adam Drew, CEO,
Already Know That” information, as well as: Three Corners Law Enforcement
• Daily school operations, duties, and Fee: $150
responsibilities This workshop will include advanced HIB
• Case studies on student accountability investigation techniques, including handwriting
• Smoking v. Vaping v. Drug Policies analysis, understanding body language, writing
reports, and conducting interviews, with
• Contracts and Job Descriptions intensive use of role plays and scenarios.
• Tenure and Bumping Rights
• Tips, Suggestions, and Time Saving Exercises Writing Effective HIB Reports
• Search and Seizure Apr. 4, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA
• Due Process – Releasing Staff Members
from Their Positions Presenter: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LEGAL
ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and
• Student Safety Content Development
• Common Sense! Fee: $150
• Document, Document, Document! Proper documentation is a critical aspect of
• It’s Always Been Done That Way, How every HIB investigation. This workshop will
Should I Know It Was Illegal?!" provide a framework for writing HIB reports
and properly documenting all aspects of HIB
investigations. Participants will review sample
April reports that are well written and poorly written,
identify the elements of effective report
writing, review sample scenarios and real-
world incidents, and practice writing reports.
Making Literacy Learning Visible The session will include a review of the role
Institute (PSEL Standards 4 and 6) of witnesses, alleged targets and victims,
Sponsored by FEA and NJASCD parents, Anti-Bullying Specialist, Anti-Bullying
Coordinator, school principal, superintendent,
Apr. 1, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA board of education and school attorney.
Presenter: Doug Fisher Participants will also review HIB records under
Fee: $165 FERPA, and will understand the parameters of
Register at www.njascd.org student confidentiality. Challenges unique to
both small and large districts will be reviewed,
This institute will provide: as well as challenges that come when incidents
• A focus on best instructional practices for occur off school grounds and on social media.
literacy grounded in the best seller, Visible
Learning for Literacy by John Hattie, Doug
Fisher, & Nancy Frey; The Connected Action Roadmap:
• Tools educators need to implement literacy A Systemic Process for School
practices that ensure students demonstrate Improvement (PSEL Standards 4, 7,
progress; and 10)
• “Visible-by- design” practices for teachers
and students resulting from clear purpose, Apr. 4, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA
right timing, and a tangible effect; Presenters: Donna McInerney, CEO, FEA;
• A complimentary copy of the book, Visible Vicki Duff, Coordinator of Professional
Learning for Literacy. Learning, FEA; Emil Carafa, Coordinator of
Attendees will learn: Professional Learning, FEA
Fee: $149
• How to use the right approach at the right
time; Improving student learning and strengthening
teacher practice require a systemic and
• The most effective routines; sustainable process, driven by the collaborative
• Eight mind frames for educators to apply to work of PLCs and shared leadership. The
curriculum planning Connected Action Roadmap (CAR) provides a
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