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• Using data to support struggling learners curriculum and instruction tightly aligned with
• Leveraging data through progress NJSLS in early literacy. Participants will engage
monitoring in assessing current practices and mapping ac-
• Leveraging NJSMART Special Education tionable steps for moving forward. Day 2 focus
data will build on day one and include protocols for
diving beneath the surface when looking at
• Using building and district data teams to student work, developing approaches for tier 2
champion struggling learners and students and tier 3 interventions, considering different
with disabilities schedule options to best meet the needs of all
students, and adding to/revising action steps
Human Resources Survival Guide for greater student impact moving forward.
Dec. 6, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm
at Stockton SRI & ETTC Writing Effective HIB Reports
Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Dec. 10, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at MUJC
Director and Rebecca Gold, Retired Director Presenter: Paula Clark, Esq, Director of
of Human Resources Human Resources, Compliance, and Labor
Fee: $178 Relations, Wayne Township Public Schools
All registrations Through SRI & ETTC - Fee: $150
www.ettc.net/calendar/workshops.cfm Proper documentation is a critical aspect of every
Whether you are a full-time Human Resourc- HIB investigation. This workshop will provide a
es Director, or it is just one of many hats you framework for writing HIB reports and properly
wear, human resource management can be a documenting all aspects of HIB investigations.
legal minefield. Major new statutes, regula- Participants will review sample reports that are
tions and case law affect all you do. This one well written and poorly written, identify the
day workshop will cover key aspects of human elements of effective report writing, review
resources where legal issues are likely to arise, sample scenarios and real-world incidents, and
including recruitment, hiring, staff retention, practice writing reports. The session will include
employee discipline, renewal and nonrenewal, a review of the role of witnesses, alleged targets
tenure charges and termination, understanding and victims, parents, Anti-Bullying Specialist,
employee rights (tenure,seniority, family leave, Anti-Bullying Coordinator, school principal,
collective bargaining, First Amendment, etc.), superintendent, board of education and school
responding to affirmative action complaints, attorney. Participants will also review HIB records
outsourcing, and implementing the compre- under FERPA, and will understand the parameters
hensive equity plan. of student confidentiality. Challenges unique to
both small and large districts will be reviewed,
HIB Law Update as well as challenges that come when incidents
occur off school grounds and on social media.
Dec. 9, 2019; 9 am - 1 pm at Ramapo College
Presenter: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE
Director Transgender and Non-Binary Students:
Fee: $139 A Framework for Creating Safe and
Sponsored by LEGAL ONE & TMI Education Supportive Schools (PSEL Standards 2,
Register at www.tmieducation.com 3, and 5)
This session will provide an overview of the Dec. 11 and 12, 2019; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA
latest developments in state and federal law, Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE
including case law, emerging trends, cyberbul- Director; Robyn Gigl, Esq., Gluck Walrath
lying, and the most recent guidance from the LLP; Ashley E. Chiappano, MS, Safe Schools
NJ and US Departments of Education. Partici- and Community Education Manager, Garden
pants will gain an understanding of key steps State Equality; Other practitioners, students,
on complex issues such as addressing incidents and advocates
involving students with disabilities, when and Fee: $270 for both days
how to involve the affirmative action officer and
how to address allegations that staff members Sponsored by FEA and LEGAL ONE
have bullied students. What is the science behind the fundamental
concept of "gender"? In what ways do our social
constructs, upbringing and personal experiences
Implementing a Tiered System of influence the way we understand this concept?
Support in Your District - Day 1 What are the underlying social and emotional
Dec. 9, 2019 and Jan. 13, 2020 issues that transgender students confront and
how do we create safe and supportive schools
9 am - 3 pm at FEA for these students who are at extreme risk of
Presenters: Bobbie Felip, Jackie Frangis, FEA bullying, mental health issues, addiction and/or
Consultants suicidal ideation? How can school staff address
Fee: $149 per day their own deeply held views and need for
Thinking about implementing an Early Literacy information in order to better support students
Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in your and their families that are coming from varying
school or district? Need some help in identify- position of understanding, acceptance and
ing how to best move forward to improve what support of their child.
you have and identify what is needed to meet This intensive two-day summit will address these
your needs and achieve your goals? This two- questions by bringing together leading experts
day Professional Learning opportunity with FEA to address the scientific, social and emotional,
consultants will address these issues and more. educational and legal implications of addressing
Day 1 will focus on reviewing the major compo- the needs of transgender students. Participants
nents of MTSS including looking at the benefits will hear important perspectives, including views
and challenges of using Universal Screening from parents, students, school staff, support
Tools and data to strengthen and evaluate core professionals and leading advocates. Participants

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