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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