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          Mentors and Novice Teachers:                         practices for addressing chronic absenteeism and
                                                               strategies for conducting residency investigations.
     A Learning Partnership                                    The impact of and considerations pertaining to
     (PSEL Standards 6 and 7)                                  COVID-19 will also be addressed.
     Oct. 19, 2021; 9 am - Noon
     Presenter: Emil Carafa, Coordinator of                       Exploring New Jersey’s Learning
     Professional Learning, FEA; Vicki Duff,                   Standards in the Visual and
     Coordinator of Professional Learning, FEA
     Fee: $75 Members/$100 Non-Members                         Performing Arts (PSEL Standards 4, 6,
     Target Audience: Teacher Leaders, Administrators          7, and 10)
     Leading Mentoring and Induction Programs                  Oct. 21, 2021: 1 pm - 3 pm
     Mentors and school leaders are critical players in        Presenter: members of the NJSLS-VPA writing
     a new teacher’s first year journey. They have the         teams
     ability to be catalysts for change in building a          Fee: FREE
     system that ensures ongoing professional learning         In this introductory webinar, participants will review
     resulting in continuous improvement in practice.          the 2020 NJSLS-VPA and learn to navigate the new
     This introductory session will provide mentors and        online portal for the New Jersey Student Learning
     those that train mentors with a set of strategies and     Standards in the Visual and Performing Arts.
     resources to strengthen their knowledge and skills to     This session will provide supervisors and teacher
     build a successful learning partnership.                  leaders an opportunity to begin unpacking the new
                                                               standards through large group and peer-to-peer

           Attendance, Residency, and                          discussions.
     Homelessness Issues                                       Webinar
     Oct. 21, 2021; 9 am - 3 pm
     Presenters: Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LL.M., LEGAL                Developing Support Plans for
     ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and Content              At-Risk Students
     Development & Diahann DeRuggiero, MSW,                    Oct. 21, 2021; 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
     M.Ed., Regional Director, McKinney-Vento                  Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director;
     Education of Homeless And Youth Program                   Susan Coyle, MA, Traumatic Loss Coalitions for
     Fee: $125 Members/$150 Non-Members                        Youth Coordinator for Middlesex County, Rutgers
     This Workshop will provide information about the          University Behavioral Health Care
     legal requirements pertaining to student attendance,  Fee: $40
     residency and homelessness issues — including             It has never been more important to have a strong
     what constitutes excused absences, legally required       safety net in place for our most at-risk students. This
     steps for developing attendance improvement               webinar will review key aspects of identifying students
     plans and when to involve the court system.               in need of formalized support plans, state and
     Participants will also gain an understanding of how       federal law intended to protect vulnerable student
     to properly determine residency, including forms          populations, key elements to include in support plans,
     of documentation to be considered, the rights of          and sample templates. Participants will learn about
     students not residing with their parents or legal         key aspects of support plans for students who are
     guardians, and the due process involved when there        victims of HIB or dating violence, students struggling
     is a dispute over student residency. Legal issues         with substance use and/or mental health issues, and
     including eligibility, resources and services available   students seeking to address issues related to gender
     to homeless students will also be addressed.              identity and expression.
     Participants will be provided with resources and best






       Professional Learning Series or Certificate Program Workshop
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