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of students to learn, the feedback cycles that are built in to Leadership in Crisis. small, practical steps that will allow for experiencing greater New Jersey is one of the most linguistically diverse states within
respond to student learning outcomes, and the instructional Participants will: peace and empowerment in leading through crisis. Part 1 will the U.S. But how do students and their families navigate through
practices that lead to the evidence of learning. • learn practical ways to maneuver through times of difficulty focus on Defining a Crisis and Battling Distractions During implicit and explicit structural/systemic inequities within schools
and adversity a Crisis. Part 2 will focus on Character in a Crisis and Real and school systems? This session will attempt to look at advocacy
Leadership in Crisis.
models of family engagement, support for diverse language
Hot Issues in Special Education Law • effectively battle distractions during times of crisis and Participants will: learners in gifted education, honors/AP, and support for learners
Dec. 3, 2020; 9 am - 1 pm stress • learn practical ways to maneuver through times of difficulty and their families as it relates to IEP over and under classification.
Presenters: John K. Worthington, Esq., LEGAL ONE Consultant • adopt successful thinking habits to think your way through and adversity Models used in the session will build upon capacity for language
Fee: $125 any crisis diverse learners and their families as opposed to commonly used
Register at: www.tmieducation.com, Sponsored by TMI & LEGAL • effectively battle distractions during times of crisis and deficit models.
ONE Getting Started With MTSS (Multi-Tiered stress
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on special education • adopt successful thinking habits to think your way through
legislation has been significant. State and federal law is rapidly System of Supports) in Our New Learning any crisis NJLA Series 7 Session 3: Culturally
evolving for students with disabilities. In this workshop, Environment (3-day Series) Responsive Teaching: Leading Instruction
participants will also learn about the latest case law, statutory/ Day 1 - Dec. 9, 2020; 9 am - Noon That Empowers Deep Student Learning
regulatory changes, and federal/state guidance regarding: Day 2 - Jan 14, 2021; 9 am - Noon Navigating New Jersey OPRA, FERPA
• the use of physical restraint and seclusion for students with Day 3 - Feb. 25, 2021; 9 am - Noon and the New Jersey Pupil Records Act: Dec. 14, 2020; 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
disabilities; Presenters: Bobbie Felip and Deitra Spence Understanding Confidentiality Rights of Fee: $450 for a 3-session Academy. Participants must register for
all three sessions. Click here to see the description.
• the overlapping rights of students under IDEA, Section 504, Fee: Free Students and Staff
New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination and the Anti- A three-day series on implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Dec. 10, 2020; 9 am - Noon (Live Online plus additional self-paced
Bullying Bill of Rights; Support. This series is funded through a grant from the NJDOE content) Evaluating the Role of the SRO and
• major changes related to the use of technology to deliver and there is no cost to participants. Participants may register for Presenters: Michael Kaelber, Esq., LEGAL ONE Coordinator for School Security Personnel
services for students with disabilities; all three days or any of the three days. Online Course Development Dec. 15, 2020; 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
• new procedures for addressing legal disputes and due Day 1 - This webinar will guide school districts as they develop Fee: $100 Members/$125 Non-Members Presenters: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LEGAL ONE Supervisor of
process; major case law decided in the aftermath of the and implement MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) in The right of public access to government records, including Legal Research and Content Development; Adam Drew, CEO,
Supreme Court decisions in Endrew and Fry; and the current online learning environment. Participants will personnel and student records, and the confidentiality rights Three Corners Law Enforcement; Rebecca Gold, Retired Director of
Human Resources
• other important changes in case law, statute and regulation be introduced to the three tiers of an MTSS framework for of staff and students has become increasingly complex. This Fee: $40
at the state and federal levels. academic and behavioral interventions. workshop will review the New Jersey Open Public Records This webinar will focus on the role of the School Resource Officer in
Participants will: Act (OPRA), the federal Family Educational Records Privacy schools. Participants will learn about the different types of SRO Positions,
Act (FERPA) and the New Jersey Pupil Records Act and
Hot Issues in School Law • Explore the key components and helpful tools of MTSS accompanying student records regulations. Issues to be and the functions and responsibilities of an SRO will be addressed.
Additional issues to be discussed include school security considerations,
Dec. 7, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm • Learn how to examine your core instruction ( Tier 1) considered will include who has the right of access to personnel the Memorandum of Agreement, and race relations issues with staff,
students and the SRO in your School District.
Presenters: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LEGAL ONE Supervisor of Legal • Identify current assessments and ways data is used to guide records, including evaluation documents, communications
Research and Content Development instructional practices such as emails and to what extent staff privacy interests
Fee: $100 Members/$125 Non-Members control; student records access including rights of divorced and The Ties that Bind: Advancing the Work
This workshop will address current developments in a variety Building Trust and Protecting separated parents and adult pupils and student confidentiality of Anti-Racism
of legal issues, including HIB case law and legislative issues, rights in the areas of HIB, health information, gender identity
TEACHNJ regulations and Arbitration Decisions, student safety, Employee Rights (HR Directors’ Institute - and sexual orientation, and drug and alcohol use and treatment. Dec. 15, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm
recent legislative enactments, social media, First Amendment Day 2 of 3) Recent legislative and case law developments in this area will be Presenters: Kelisa Wing, PDt Specialist and 2017 DODea Teacher of
the Year and Daniele Massey, DoDEA Virtual High School Teacher,
rights and responsibilities, and other current and ongoing Dec. 9, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm discussed. Univ of Mary Washington and 2013 Virginia State Teacher of the
school law topics including COVID-19 and racial discrimination/ Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Rebecca Gold, Year
disparity issues. Retired Director of Human Resources, Paula Clark, Esq., Director of Fee: $100 Members/ $125 Non-Members
Human Resources, Wayne Township School District Building Project and Inquiry Based The Ties that Bind will create a safe and brave space to engage
Fee: $100 Members/$125 Non-Members Learning Activities for a in conversations on equity, with a focus on race, and learn
NJLA Series 7 Session 2: Climate This day will provide a deeper dive into the process of building Virtual Classroom (PSEL Standards 4, strategies to support anti-racist processes and systems in our
and Culture: Nurturing Strong, Resilient trust with district employees and ensuring that employee 6, and 10) schools. An overarching question we will use to guide our
Relationships for Adults and Students rights are clearly understood and protected. Best practices for Dec. 11, 2020; 9 am - Noon learning: How are our school policies and practices undermining
Dec. 8, 2020; 9 am - 1 pm communicating with employees, bargaining units and their Presenters: Brian Chinni, CEO, TMI Education or supporting anti-racism? The following outcomes will support
representatives will be reviewed. The often misunderstood details
the learning:
Fee: $450 for a 3-session Academy. Participants must register for of complex law related to family leave, workers compensation, Fee: $60 Members/$75 Non-Members
all three sessions. Click here to see the description. employment discrimination, employer duties in responding During this session we will cover the characteristics of project • Reflect on personal lived experiences and feelings of racism
to staff members with real or suspected disabilities, employee and inquiry-based activities, provide tips and strategies for • Investigate the myths that impede anti-racism work
Leading Through Crisis (2-Day Series) certification requirements and more will also be reviewed. With building PBL/IBL experiences for a virtual classroom, and • Identify how to advance the work of anti-racism
(PSEL Standards 2, 6 and 7) staff member fear, anxiety and uncertainty at all time highs due to ultimately brainstorm our own. Such an approach can help • Create action plans that embed anti-racist work in school
practices
increase student engagement in an online environment and
the COVID-19 pandemic, there has never been a more important
Day 1 of 2: Dec. 8, 2020; 9 am - Noon time to build strong bonds of trust with your staff. provide opportunities for personalized learning.
Day 2 of 2: Dec. 9, 2020; 9 am - Noon
Presenters: Daniel Simon, FEA Consultant
Fee: $60 Members/$75 Non-Members Leading Through Crisis (2-Day Series) Language Diverse Communities and Learning and Growing From Real
These are unprecedented times, and everything rises and falls (PSEL Standards 2, 6 and 7) the Structural Inequities They Face in World Changes (HR Directors’ Institute -
on leadership. Both sessions of this series, Leading Through Day 2 of 2: Dec. 9., 2020; 9 am - Noon School Systems (PSEL Standards 3, 4, 5, Day 3 of 3)
Crisis, are designed to guide participants through an exchange Presenters: Daniel Simon, FEA Consultant Dec. 16, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm
of thoughts, values, and decisions to help implement daily, Fee: $60 Members/$75 Non-Members and 10) Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Sandra L.
small, practical steps that will allow for experiencing greater Dec. 14, 2020; 9:00 am - Noon Jacques, Esq., LEGAL ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and
peace and empowerment in leading through crisis. Part 1 will These are unprecedented times, and everything rises and falls Presenters: George Guy, Principal, Rosa International Middle Content Development; Paula Clark, Esq., Director of Human
focus on Defining a Crisis and Battling Distractions During on leadership. Both sessions of this series, Leading Through School, Cherry Hill Public Schools; JoAnne Negrin, Ed.D., Resources, Wayne Township School District
Supervisor of ESL, Bilingual Education, World Languages, and
a Crisis. Part 2 will focus on Character in a Crisis and Real Crisis, are designed to guide participants through an exchange Performing Arts,Vineland Public Schools Fee: $100 Members/$125 Non-Members
of thoughts, values, and decisions to help implement daily,
Fee: $60 Members/$75 Non-Members This day will provide strategies for dealing with the many unique