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• Create robust structures to empower teacher leader Education’s Tiered System of Supports. Emphasis will be Hot Issues in School Law Political Speech for Students and
voices in the decision-making process and enhance placed on collaborative consultation and strategies and
teacher leaders’ ability to support the instructional cycle techniques for using objective data, school and community Oct. 7, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm Staff: Navigating the Legal Minefield
• Build a blueprint to enhance shared and skillful resources, and creativity in problem solving and planning Presenters: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LEGAL ONE Supervisor of Oct. 15, 2020; Noon - 2 pm
Legal Research and Content Development
leadership through the development of teacher leaders. I&RS cases. There will be a focus on applying structure and Fee: $100 Members/$125 Non-Members Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Sandra
systematic procedures to the coordinated planning and Jacques, Esq., LEGAL ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and
delivery of effective programs of I&RS. This workshop will address current developments in a Content Development; John Farinella, Esq., NJPSA Legal
Counsel and former high school principal for the webinar;
Diving-In to Design the NJDOE-CAR variety of legal issues, including HIB case law and legislative and for the panel discussion Michael Vinella, Principal, East
Instructional Units (PSEL Standards 4, 7, NJLA Series 7 Session 1: issues, TEACHNJ regulations and Arbitration Decisions, Brunswick High; Cynthia Goldman, School Counselor, Rahway
student safety, recent legislative enactments, social media,
High School, and student leaders from East Brunswick High
and 10) The Equity Imperative: Embracing First Amendment rights and responsibilities, and other School and Rahway High School.
Oct. 1, 2020; 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm current and ongoing school law topics including COVID-19 Fee: Free
Fee: Free the Change Equity Inspire and racial discrimination/disparity issues. As we approach a presidential election in tumultuous and
Presenter: Emil Carafa, Vicki Duff & Susan Gilbert, Oct. 5, 2020; 9 am - 1 pm unprecedented times, it is critical that everyone involved
Coordinator of Professional Learning, FEA Fee: $450 for a 3-session Academy. Participants must register in our schools understands their rights and limitations
The pandemic has changed the landscape as we know for all three sessions. Click here to see the description. Tech Tools for High Impact Learning when it comes to political expression. In this free webinar,
it, in so many ways. Yet the question about instruction (PSEL Standards 4 a nd 10) participants will first receive an overview of the law on
remains the same; “What did our students learn?” Never Oct. 8, 2020; 9 am - Noon political speech for students and school employees. This will
has this question been more important, and never have Hot Issues in Special Education Presenter: Bruce Preston be followed by a panel discussion with student leaders.
we had a need to look more deeply at seeking answers to Law Fee: Free Key issues to be addressed will include:
this question. This professional development workshop Oct. 5, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm Now more than ever, we need instructional strategies • the very different legal tests applied by courts in
will engage educational leaders and teachers to examine Presenters: John K. Worthington, Esq., LEGAL ONE Consultant; that leverage technology with high impact learning and determining whether student speech or staff speech is
how the NJDOE-CAR Instructional Units can serve as a Barbara Gantwerk, FEA Coordinator of Special Projects deep engagement. Using Design Thinking principles, this protected under the First Amendment;
platform for identifying what was taught, measuring what Fee: $100 Members/$125 Non-Members workshop will model tech choices based on learning needs,
was learned, and carving a direction for instruction to The session will provide up to date information on explore applications to high impact learning, and use • clothing, flags and other symbols as political speech;
move forward. Participants will take a deep-dive into newly laws and guidance, including proposed changes to classroom-ready reflective practices that build connections • the impact of what is visible in the student, teacher or
created resources to support the Instructional Unit template legislation affecting the provision of services to students to areas and topics beyond the scope of this workshop. administrator’s home or office during periods of virtual
and design instructional plans for use in your district. This with disabilities during the current pandemic, and an While the workshop will focus on engaging students with instruction or virtual meetings;
workshop will help participants identify a plan for addressing opportunity to discuss and address issues regarding their learning, intentional crossover strategies will support • involvement in political rallies by students or staff, both
the important question of “What did we teach during the provision of special education and related services connections for adult learning, increasing the opportunity for during the school day and on off hours;
emergent distant learning, and what did our students learn?” to students with disabilities while schools are operating positive in-district collaborations. • the rights and limitations on political speech through
pursuant to guidance and laws necessitated by the current social media; and
HIB Law Update pandemic. This session will include the latest guidance Effective In-Person and Virtual • how to model and promote responsible civic
on determining the need for and extent of compensatory
Oct. 2, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm services, the key elements to consider including in IEPs Student Investigations engagement by students with differing views on current
political and social issues.
Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Sandra L. moving forward, the supports that may be necessary for
Jacques, Esq., LEGAL ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and students reentering school, lessons to be learned from Oct. 13, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm
Content Development recent case law, key considerations related to disparities Presenters: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LEGAL ONE Supervisor of
Fee: $100 Members/$125 Non-Members in identification and discipline rates for African American Legal Research and Content Development; Adam Drew, CEO,
Three Corners Law Enforcement
Recent events will have a major impact on how school students, and the latest guidance from the U.S. and New Fee: $125 Members/$150 Non-Members
districts implement New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, Jersey Departments of Education.
and it is essential that you know the latest, including the This course will provide a variety of tools that can be
most recent state and federal case law, and recent guidance employed to assist you in getting to the truth in staff and
on addressing issues related to COVID-19, racial injustice and Start Strong Snapshot Assessments student investigations, including tips for conducting in-
other current events. How should school districts address Oct. 7, 2020; 3 pm - 4 pm person and virtual investigations. The investigation tools
issues that occurred during the statewide closure? How Presenter: Gilbert E. Gonzalez, Director, Office of Assessments, that we will review fall into the following categories:
do we conduct virtual investigations? What happens when NJ Dept. of Education • Protecting Due Process Rights;
students make posts on social media that are potentially Fee: Free • Initial Response; As a gift to our members, we are pleased to
hurtful to other students, but mirror comments from our To support districts in identifying learning gaps that might • Search and Seizure; offer this half-day free celebration of resilience.
elected leaders? What new behaviors may emerge that prevent students from successfully engaging with grade-level • Investigation Planning; First, we will honor our Visionary Leaders of
constitute HIB as schools return to in-person instruction? New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS), the New • Statement Collection and Analysis; the Year with our annual visionary awards
Don’t miss this critical opportunity to have your questions Jersey Department of Education Office of Assessments has ceremony. This will be followed by a fireside
addressed on these and other emerging HIB issues. released a series of assessment tools to provide educators • Conducting the Interview; chat interview with Governor Phil Murphy,
with an initial indication of the level of support students may • Evidence Collection, Management and Analysis; conducted by NJPSA Executive Director Pat
Intervention and Referral Services: need to inform instruction in the 2020-2021 school year. • Involving Other Key Players; Wright. The day will conclude with an inspiring
These resources are available to New Jersey school districts
• Challenges of Remote Investigations;
The Next Generation (PSEL Standards, at no cost and are designed to be administered flexibly to • and Writing the Report. session with Captain “Sully” Sullenberger. All
attendees will receive Sully’s book, “Making a
3, 5, and 10) accommodate a wide variation in school schedules and This workshop will include a review of lessons learned from Difference: Stories of Vision and Courage by
Oct. 2, 2020; 9 am - 1 pm formats. The Office of Assessments will share information a number of high profile criminal and civil cases. It will America’s Leaders.”
about administering these optional assessment resources
Presenter: Gary Vermeire, FEA Consultant and using the results. also include a review of the due process rights available to
Fee: $100 Members/$125 Non-Members students and staff, and strategies for addressing unique
This activity-based session is designed to provide I&RS circumstances related to students or staff with disabilities, Register now at www.njpsa.org/
team members and school staff responsible for I&RS with dealing with allegations of criminal conduct, responding feacalendar
specific concepts, tools, techniques, and practice in assessing in cases involving potential claims of discrimination,
and addressing students’ learning, behavior and health addressing English Language Learners and other situations
difficulties, consistent with the New Jersey Department of that may pose investigatory challenges.