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September                                              the NJ Department of Education and the leading educational          confabulation (followed by an optional happy-hour reception   Addressing Vaping, Substance Abuse,
                                                                                                                                                                                              A Proactive Approach to
                                                               organizations across the state, CAR was recently used by
                                                                                                                                   and networking opportunity), will fill the afternoon. Join us!
                                                               teams of educators from across the state working with the
                                                               NJDOE to develop K-12 ELA and Math instructional units                                                                     and Mental Health
                                                               with common student learning objectives derived from                      Education, Law Enforcement, and                  Sep. 30, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm
            Legal Liability and Lessons Learned                the NJ Student Learning Standards. These resources, when            Racial Justice                                         Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director
        From Reopening                                         combined with the CAR conversations, offer a powerful               Sep. 29, 2020; 9 am - 1 pm                             Fee: $150
        Sep. 15, 2020; 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm                       toolkit for PLCs to address learning gaps, ensure high quality      Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Larry   Sponsored by LEGAL ONE & ASAPNJ
        Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director; Rebecca   instruction and strengthen continuity of learning across a     Leverett, Ed.D., Coordinator, New Jersey Network of    The student assistance coordinator wears many hats.
        Gold, Retired Director of Human Resources              variety of environments.                                            Superintendents, former Superintendent, former Assistant   The SAC is expected to ensure that the entire district
        Fee: $40                                                                                                                   Commissioner, NJDOE, Leverett Education; Adam Drew, CEO,   is effectively addressing issues of substance abuse,
                                                                                                                                   Three Corners Law Enforcement
        As we all navigate through a global pandemic, it is important    Section 504 Explained (Special                            Fee: $100 Members/$125 Non-Members                     and related challenges such as mental health, family
        that we take in key lessons from the reopening of schools                                                                  Having a positive and productive relationship between   dysfunction, and student safety. This includes providing
        to ensure that we are taking appropriate measures to   Education Litigation Certificate                                    education and law enforcement is more important than   direct student services, leading professional development
        protect the health and safety of students, staff and others.   Program - Day 1 of 3)                                       ever, as the nation and world grapple with the dual    and ensuring effective policies and protocols are in place.
        By constantly evaluating our approach and assessing what   Sep. 23, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm                                      pandemics of racial injustice and COVID-19. This session   This presentation will address emerging trends in student
        is and isn’t working we will ensure the well being of all   Presenters: John K. Worthington, Esq., LEGAL ONE Consultant    will review key components of the Memorandum of        substance abuse, and provide a framework for an effective
        stakeholders, and reduce the potential for legal liability. This   Fee: $100 Members/$125 Non-Members                      Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement,       district-wide approach that involves all key stakeholders. As
        session will highlight key lessons from reopening and how to   This session will provide a detailed explanation of Section   examine the role of the SRO and school security personnel,   a result of this presentation, participants will:
        incorporate those into your district’s ongoing operations.  504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as it relates to school   provide tools for addressing issues of implicit bias, and   • Have the latest information on vaping and other
                                                               districts. Topics will include district responsibilities, due       offer a framework for ensuring legally sound and effective   substance use trends, and the potential health impacts
            Engaging and Motivating Students                   process requirements and procedural safeguards, preventing          policies, practices and protocols are in place.           for students,
                                                               and preparing for litigation, parent/student rights, as well
        in a Virtual Learning Space (Grades                    as exploring the differences between 504 eligibility and                                                                     • Understand evolving legal requirements related to
                                                                                                                                                                                             addressing substance abuse, child abuse prevention,
        K-5)                                                   classification and eligibility and classification under the IDEA.      NJLA Series 7 Session 1:                               and student mental health while ensuring student
        Sep. 16, 2020; 9 am - Noon                             The session will also provide up to date information affecting      The Equity Imperative: Embracing                          confidentiality as required,
                                                               the provision of services to students with disabilities during
        Presenter: Jackie Frangis, FEA Consultant              the current pandemic, and an opportunity to discuss and             the Change Equity Inspire                                • Have access to sample policies, procedures and
        Fee: $60 Members/$75 Non-Members                       address issues regarding the provision of services to students      Sep. 29, 2020; 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm                         templates that ensure legal compliance and a more
        Knowing how to engage students within a virtual learning   with disabilities being served under a Section 504 Plan         Fee: $450 for a 3-session Academy. Participants must register   coherent, effective approach, and
        environment while holding them accountable for learning   while schools are operating pursuant to guidance and laws        for all three sessions. Click here to see the description.   • Have strategies for effectively engaging other key
        can be a challenge. In this session, discover interactive   necessitated by the current pandemic.                                                                                    stakeholders, including school administrators, parents
        strategies and engaging activities designed to motivate                                                                                                                              and the community
        students in exploring, thinking deeply, making choices, and                                                                Listen, Learn, Act: Solving Dynamic                    Participants will also receive pre-recorded content that
        demonstrating their learning. Whether teaching students   Welcome to Virtually Preschool!                                  School Challenges in Real-Time                         addresses issues related to COVID-19 and SAC duties.
        online or on land, this workshop will help you to prepare and   Sep. 24, 2020; 2 pm - 4 pm                                 Sep. 30, 2020; 3:30 pm - 4: 30 pm
        plan for a fantastic start to the school year.         Presenters: Vineland Public Schools Preschool Team of Master        Presenters: Leslie Stretch, CEO of Medallia.
        With a focus on literacy, this session is designed for   Teachers, PIRT Members, Resource Room Teachers and                Fee: Free
        elementary teachers, literacy coaches, ELA supervisors,   Administration                                                   While we never know what the future holds, what makes
        reading specialists, reading interventionists, curriculum   Fee: Free                                                      the 2020-2021 academic year especially challenging is that   October
        coordinators, para-professionals, special education teachers,   Please join us as we share best practices for virtual learning   we do not have a playbook for educating students in the
        gifted and talented teachers, and enrichment teachers.  along with tips and tricks for engaging special needs and          middle of a pandemic. K-12 schools are trying to balance
                                                               dual language learners in the virtual environment.                  an operating plan with daily changes to evolving safety and

            The Connected Action Roadmap:                                                                                          health regulations.                                       Envisioning the Power of Teacher
        Tools to Strengthen Virtual Teaching                       The Arts and SEL: A Synergistic                                 The current environment has dramatically accelerated   Leadership (PSEL Standards 3 and 6
                                                                                                                                   the use of interactive communication tools, including
        and Learning (PSEL Standards 4, 7,                     Pairing (PSEL Standards 4 and 10)                                   teleconferencing, video, SMS/text, and social media, how K-12   and Teacher Leader Model Standards -
        and 10)                                                Sep. 25, 2020; 1 pm - 5 pm                                          schools engage with their students, parents, and educators   Domain VII)
                                                               Presenters: Dr. Maurice Elias, Dr. Scott Edgar, Nadine Levitt,
                                                                                                                                                                                          Oct. 1, 2020; 9 am - Noon
        Sep. 17, 2020; 9 am - 12:30 pm                         David Dik, Steve Ventz, Bob Morrison, Margot Toppen, and            today, and the feedback they provide, impacts the school’s   Presenter: Monica Goncalves, FEA Consultant
                                                                                                                                   reputation.  Schools must understand parents, children, and
                                                               others
        Presenters: Emil Carafa, Coordinator of Professional Learning,   Fee: $50                                                  educators’ needs, knowing that they will change and evolve as   Fee: $60 Members/$75 Non-Members
        FEA; Vicki Duff, Coordinator of Professional Learning, FEA;
        Donna McInerney, Ed.D., CEO of FEA                     Co-sponsored by State Education Agency Directors of Arts            the academic year progresses.  Join our webinar, where we will   Teacher leaders play a vital role in the cycle of continuous
        Fee: $60 Members/$75 Non-Members                       Education (SEADAE), FEA and Arts Ed NJ                              demonstrate how your district can:                     improvement in schools. As knowledgeable peers, they
                                                                                                                                                                                          support colleagues in developing highly refined instructional
        Addressing student learning gaps, ensuring high quality   This afternoon Summit will explore relevant intersections          • Gather feedback in real-time from parents, students,   practice designed to meet the diverse needs of each student,
                                                               between SEL competencies and learning in and through
        instruction for all students, and fostering continuity of   the arts, while offering a meaningful platform for the arts       teachers, and staff to understand what the majority of   influence policy discussions related to student learning and
        learning across virtual, in-person and blended learning   education community to be involved in the national SEL              stakeholders need; not the loudest                  facilitate learning conversations to solve complex problems
        environments are three of the most profound instructional   dialogue. It aims to support equitable access to SEL and arts    • Become proactive: continually adapt using live time   of practice. Leaders will:
        challenges facing educators today. In order to meet these   learning as means to improve academic achievement; build          feedback to improve school policies, operations, and
        challenges, schools need a systems-based approach and   sustainable support systems and networks that increase                student equity                                        • Define the multiple roles that teacher leaders can play
        concrete tools that can drive the work of educators. The   student, teacher, family, and community engagement; and           • Apply AI and machine learning to uncover patterns and   • Identify qualities of teacher leaders
        Connected Action Roadmap (CAR) provides a sustainable   strengthen understandings with the goal of influencing arts           trends, analyze issues, and predict stakeholder behavior  • Discuss the role of central office and building leaders in
        process for professional learning communities (PLCs) to   education at the nexus of policy, research, and practice.                                                                  identifying and empowering teacher leaders to impact
        collaboratively and effectively implement high quality,   Presentations by national experts, along with stimulating                                                                  the collaborative culture of teaching and learning
        standards-aligned instruction and assessment. Supported by   breakout sessions, interactive performances, and lively
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