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planning directly to the NJSLS and corresponding SLOs.
Participants will also gain access to resources created to support HIB Law Update
the design process. Aug. 17, 2021; 9 am - 3 pm
Sandra L. Jacques, Esq., LL.M., LEGAL ONE Supervisor of Legal
Research and Content Development
School Climate for Adults: It Matters More Fee: $100 Members/$125 Non-Members

Than Ever (PSEL Standards 3, 6, and 7) Description: Recent events will have a major impact on how
Aug. 12, 2021; 9 am - Noon school districts implement NJ’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, and
Presenter: Pat O’Keefe, FEA Consultant and Patricia Wright, it is essential that you know the latest, including the most recent
Executive Director, NJPSA state & federal case law, and recent guidance on addressing issues
Fee: $60 Members/$75 Non-Members related to COVID-19, racial injustice and other current events. How
Problems with adult-to-adult relationships in school are often should districts address issues that occurred during the statewide
closure? How do we conduct virtual investigations? What happens
swept under the carpet. Yet, this set of relationships can make when students make posts on social media that are potentially
or break your school’s goals of creating a positive learning hurtful to other students, but mirror comments from elected
environment for students and a collegial environment for staff. leaders? What new behaviors may emerge that constitute HIB as
The current pandemic has placed additional pressure upon us all. schools return to in-person instruction?
Improved communication, collaboration and clear professional
expectations can help to reduce stress and build resilience. Adult
interactions greatly impact a school’s capacity to promote the
highest levels of student academic success. In this workshop, you
will reflect on the adult relationships within your school; explore
the causes of toxic adult to adult relationships; learn tools to
support the development of clear expectations for professional
behavior; consider the relationship between SEL instruction for
students and adult modeling of SEL skills, and consider ways to
create a strong sense of professionalism through collaboration.