Many statewide non-profit organizations are affiliated with NJEA and are members of the NJEA Affiliated Groups Council.
Along with group-sponsored meetings at the NJEA Convention, many hold statewide conferences, inservice programs, seminars, and workshops to upgrade members' educational skills. Many have professional publications and strive to develop better public understanding of the importance of jobs in that field.
The most current information provided by the groups follows:
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
Alternative Education Assn. of N.J. (AEA)
AEA is an organization dedicated to supporting a full range of educational options for students whose needs are not being met in the traditional school setting. Membership is open to those working in alternative education or those interested in encouraging development of alternative education options. The group disseminates information relating to research, publications, and programs in alternative education, and holds a spring conference. Members receive workshop announcements, consulting services, and resource materials. Dues: $30 a year. To join, contact: Karen Vespignani, president, AEA of N.J., P.O. Box 67, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034, (973) 335-3368.
ART
Art Educators of N.J. (AENJ)
AENJ is an organization of art educators teaching K-college in public, private, and parochial schools. Its goal is to provide professional support and education. AENJ provides newsletters, publications, an annual convention, mini-conferences, workshops, and a yearly teacher training institute. Dues: $40 a year; $10 for retired and student members. For more, go to www.aenj.org. To join, contact: Barbara Calvo, 1317 Turner Avenue, Ocean, NJ 07712.
BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY
N.J. Business Technology Education Assn. (NJBTEA)
NJBTEA is an organization of educators - elementary through college - which works to improve and promote business/technology education. It works cooperatively with educators, schools, business, professional educational organizations, and the N.J. Department of Education to provide professional services for its members. Activities include a fall convention, a spring conference, technology application workshops, and seminars, plus tours of business and industrial sites, newsletters, and a professional journal. Dues: $30 a year. To join, contact: Carolyn Kohler, membership director, 11 Lindbergh Lane, Succasunna, NJ 07876 or kohler@MHRD.K12.nj.us. Other inquiries may be directed to Mary Lynn Francaroli, president, M246LF@aol.com.
N.J. Assn. for Educational Technology (NJAET)
NJAET is an organization dedicated to using technology to improve learning and has announced recently that its membership will be free to anyone interested in educational technology. Membership includes a free quarterly e-zine, online learning community, partnerships, and other information about using educational technology in schools. On Oct. 9 and 10, NJAET will hold its annual conference at Georgian Court University in Lakewood. This year's theme, "Are We There Yet? Digital Immigrants or Digital Natives?" will be addressed in over 60 workshops and hands on sessions. Go to www.njaet.org to register for free membership and learn about the conference and NJAET. For membership questions, contact Carla Hockenbury at njaet@comcast.net.
N.J. Marketing Education Assn. (NJMEA)
NJMEA, formerly the N.J. Association of Marketing Education Teacher/ Coordinators, is designed to promote professional leadership among marketing education personnel, provide a forum for discussing current developments in marketing education, promote the concepts of DECA, and work within the American Vocational Assn. and the Vocational Education Assn. of N.J. Membership is open to individuals certified to teach marketing education in New Jersey and N.J. Department of Education staff. Associate membership is available to postsecondary marketing education students, teacher educators, professional businesspeople, and retired coordinators of marketing education. Dues: $25. To join, contact: Karen McCann, Washington Twp. High School, 519 Hurffville-Crosskeys Rd., Sewell, NJ 08080; (856)589-8500, ext. 7462.
New Jersey-Television Educators Consortium (NJ-TEC)
NJ-TEC is open to all teachers involved with video production courses as well as those who utilize television as an instructional tool. NJ-TEC's web-based newsletter (www.njtec.org) acts as a clearinghouse for sharing ideas, exploring innovative projects, examining technical issues, and as a general resource tool. Through the e-mail network, members can seek assistance and support when problems arise. For additional information, or to become a member, contact: Charles Burke, past president, NJ-TEC, 15 Georgia-Tavern Road, Farmingdale, NJ 07727; (732)938-2481; tvcable@infionline.net.
Technology Education Assn. of N.J. (TEANJ)
TEANJ, an organization of elementary through graduate school professionals, promotes the goals and objectives of technology education - technological literacy for all K-12 students. It provides a newsletter four times a year, an annual spring conference, and six general membership meetings around the state at model schools or supportive industry locations. Dues: $35 a year; $12 for undergrad/retired members. To join, contact: Dave Janosz, TEANJ, P.O. Box 718, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, (201) 784-1600, ext. 4363, or dave@janosz.us
CLASSICAL STUDIES
N.J. Classical Assn. (NJCA)
NJCA is an organization of classical educators working to advance the cause of classical studies. Members are teachers from elementary grades through college in public, private, and parochial schools. Member benefits include fall and spring meetings, newsletters, and a placement service. Dues: $15 per year; $8 for retired and student members. To join, contact: John Rathgeb, NJCA treasurer, Pequannock Twp. High School, 85 Sunset Rd., Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 or go to chss2.montclair.edu/classics/njca/njca.htm, or e-mail john.rathgeb@pequannock.org.
EDUCATIONAL SALES
N.J. Educational Sales Club, Inc. (NJESC)
Formerly called the N.J. Bookmen's Club, the group was founded in 1923 to secure cooperation, good fellowship, and fair dealing among educational salespeople, and to improve the ethics of school textbook and educational equipment selling. Membership is limited to educational salespeople who sell to N.J. schools on a full-time basis. Dues are $65 a year. To join, contact: Kevin J. Duffy, secretary-treasurer, 5 Cove Rd., Toms River, NJ 08753, (732) 270-4009, or visit www.njeducationalsalesclub.org; e-mail kevinduffy47@hotmail.com.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
N.J. Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages/ N.J. Bilingual Educators (NJTESOL/ NJBE)
NJTESOL/NJBE promotes and improves bilingual education and English-as-a-second-language (ESL) in public schools, universities, continuing education centers, and industry via newsletters and mailings, general workshops and conferences, cooperative activities with other organizations and agencies, political action, and research. Dues: $25 for one year or $40 for two years. To join, contact: Membership Chair Dr. Charles Nelson, NJTESOL/NJBE, P.O. Box 189, Union, NJ 07083-0189; phone (732)505-0053; fax (732)505-0059; or check the website at www.njtesol-njbe.org
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE
Educators of Family and Consumer Sciences-N.J.(EFACS-NJ)
EFACS-NJ is dedicated to networking with K-12 teachers and keeping them apprised of philosophies and technologies related to family and consumer sciences curricula. The organization supports Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and gender equity, and provides workshops and a newsletter twice a year. Dues: $15 a year. To join, contact: Carol Otis, treasurer, 1008 Windsor Rd., Teaneck, NJ 07666, (201) 836-1810 evenings or (201) 833-5401 days, or Christine Beadle, Russell O. Brackman M.S., 25 Birdsall St., Barnegat, NJ 08005, (609) 698-5880.
GIFTED CHILDREN
N.J. Association for Gifted Children (NJAGC)
NJAGC is an organization of educators, parents, and concerned community members committed to the education of the gifted and talented. Its educator division is designed to serve the needs of all educators, guidance counselors, and administrators, providing quality training and resources. It offers workshops, regional networking meetings, an annual conference, a quarterly newsletter, a website (http://njagc.org), and a listserv. Dues: $50 a year. To join, contact: Anne DiGiuseppe, VP membership, GTmrsd@optonline.com, NJAGC, P.O. Box 667, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054-0667; (856)273-7530; or e-mail njagc@yahoo.org or Elaine Mendelow, president at Elaine@njagc.org or Rose Cardona, admin. asst., at rdcardona@aol.com.
GUIDANCE/CAREER EDUCATION
N.J. Cooperative Education Association (NJCEA)
NJCEA is designed to further the professional development of cooperative education coordinators and school-to-career coordinators to keep them abreast of new and changing rules and regulations. Any cooperative education coordinator or school-to-work coordinator int he state may join. The group offers monthly regional meetings and fall and spring conferences. Dues: $25 a year. To join, contact: Victoria Vavricka, president, 19 Lexington Ct., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054; (856)589-8500, ext. 7501 or vvavricka@wtps.org.
N.J. School Counselor Assn. (NJSCA)
NJSCA works to advance the profession of school counseling in order to maximize the personal, social, educational, and vocational growth of each student, elementary through post-secondary. It is a division of the American School Counselor Assn. Dues: $30 a year; $5 for retired. Free to students enrolled in counseling program. To join, contact: Sheri Zorfass, 102 Morningside Dr., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003, or check the website at www.njsca.org
HIGHER EDUCATION
Assn. of N.J. County College Faculties (ANJCCF)
ANJCCF serves as a liaison among the faculty members of the county colleges and makes concerted actions possible on matters of mutual concern. It provides a forum for county college faculties, promoting the concept of public higher education as a basic function and responsibility of the state. Faculty association membership costs are $400 to $500 a year depending on size of association; $100 for educational support professional associations. For individual membership, contact: John Pace, Essex County College, 303 University Ave., Newark, NJ 07102; (973)736-1950; pace@essex.edu, or www.anjccf.org.
HOLOCAUST EDUCATION
The Council of Holocaust Educators (CHE)
The Council of Holocaust Educators (CHE) is a professional development organization for educators who teach about the Holocaust, genocide, and human rights. CHE grew out of a long-standing need for educators to organize as professionals and to become a voice for teachers and students participating in Holocaust/genocide education. CHE is committed to the effort to instill in our students a sense of the importance of recognizing and respecting the value of each individual human life and the human dignity of all people as a deterrent to future genocide and to foster a peaceful world community. The organization is founded on the principle that we as educators have an obligation to preserve the memory of victims of the Holocaust and genocides and to educate students about the evils that led to these programs of massive human destruction. CHE strives to provide its members with the opportunity to find mutual support from their colleagues in their educational efforts and to further the instructional program and goals of Holocaust education through ongoing professional development. To join, contact: Colleen Tambuscio, president, P.O. Box 500, Trenton, NJ 08625; (609)292-9274 or ctambuscio@aol.com. Visit CHE on the Web at http://www.che-nj.org.
KINDERGARTEN
N.J. Assn. of Kindergarten Educators (NJAKE)
NJAKE is an organization of kindergarten and early childhood educators. Membership provides opportunities for networking on issues and questions pertaining to early childhood education through newsletters and workshops. It also promotes strategies on how to strengthen communication with the public regarding the intellectual, emotional, physical, and social values achieved through developmentally appropriate kindergarten programs. Dues: $25 a year for unified county/state membership; $10 for retired and student members. To join, contact: Bonnie Gentesse, 49 St. John Pl., Fanwood, NJ 07025; (908)889-2075.
LANGUAGE ARTS
N.J. Council of Teachers of English (NJCTE)
NJCTE is an association for educators in English studies, literacy, and language arts. Most members are teachers from elementary grades through college/university in public and private schools. NJCTE organizes regional and statewide conferences, sponsors a free annual K-12 writing contest, and produces a quarterly newsletter and an annual journal. For student contest winners, sponsoring teachers, and the contest judges, NJCTE publishes an annual anthology of the year's winning student writing. Dues: $17 a year; $10 for full-time students and retirees. To join, download a form from www.njcte.org and either use Pay Pal or mail a check made out to NJCTE to NJCTE, 60 Crane St., Caldwell, NJ 07006-5217.
N.J. Reading Assn. (NJRA)
NJRA is a professional network of educators and interested individuals (Pre - K to adult levels) providing annual conferences, workshops, and opportunities for communication among educators who share common interests in literacy education. Membership is open to all persons interested in advancing literacy, promoting effective practices and encouraging appropriate assessment in N.J. through advocacy, collaboration, and professional development. For more information contact Maria DiTullio-Cesino, president, mariad978@aol.com. Dues: $30 payable to Mrs. Pat Skinners, NJRA, 186 Mantoloking Rd., Suite 1A, Brick, NJ 08723. For more information or to join visit www.njreading.org.
LIBRARY/MEDIA
New Jersey Association of School Librarians (NJASL)
NJASL is a professional organization of school library media specialists teaching in public, private, and parochial schools K-College level. It advocates high standards for librarianship and library media programs to ensure that students and staff become effective users of information. It fosters excellence in the school library media program by providing school librarians/media specialists with educational opportunities and current information through mentoring, online and print publications, workshops, and conferences. Dues $50 per year. To join contact: Jackie Gould, Membership Chair, NJASL Membership, P.O. Box 610, Trenton, NJ 08607, (856) 223-2723; or go to www.njasl.org and click membership; e-mail njaslmem@hotmail.com
MATHEMATICS
Assn. of Mathematics Teachers of N.J. (AMTNJ)
AMTNJ seeks to encourage and promote the growth of quality instruction in mathematics through conferences, newsletters, and a journal. Membership is open to persons engaged in or interested in the teaching of mathematics (K-college) in educational institutions, public and private. Dues: $30; $15 for students and retired educators. To join, contact: Diane Fortuna, AMTNJ, P.O. Box 7, Glassboro, NJ 08028; (856)358-4373; fax (856)358-4374.
MUSIC
N.J. Music Educators Assn. (NJMEA)
NJMEA helps maintain awareness and understanding of new trends and teaching techniques and promotes job security and professional advancement. It is an organization of music educators, choral, and instrumental educators, pre-K to college, in public, private, and parochial schools. Members' students may audition for and, if selected, participate in the All-State Chorus, Orchestra, Band, Jazz Ensemble, and other NJMEA-sponsored activities. Dues: $97 a year; $44 for retired members; and $36 for college students. To join, go to www.njmea.org. Click on membership.
NURSES
N.J. State School Nurses Assn. (NJSSNA)
School Nursing is a specialized practice of professional nursing that advances the well-being, academic success, and life-long achievement of students. School nurses facilitate positive student responses to normal development; promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation self-management, self advocacy, and learning. The organization upholds the published standards of practice of the American Nurses Association and the National Association of School Nurses, the statutes and regulations of both the New Jersey Board of Nursing and the New Jersey State Department of Education. Professional development of members is encouraged through our newsletter and workshops that we provide on current health trends of the school-age child, legislative concerns and the best practices in the profession. There are currently over 1200 members and new members are invited to join throughout the year. Dues are $48/year for regular members (N.J. registered professional nurse currently holding a N.J. school nurse certificate, a member of NJEA, currently employed by a public school board of education as a school nurse or school nurse supervisor); $36/year for associate members (holders of N.J. school nurse certificate engaged in school health services employed by other than a public school board of education or former regular member nor longer eligible for regular membership or employed as a substitute school nurse); $24/year for students (nurses matriculated in a college program leading to a permanent N.J. school nurse certification) and retired members; $36/year for members-at-large (those persons who hold a special interestor who are working with the association and who do not fit into any other membership classification). For information and membership application log on to www.njssna.org or contact the executive director, Beverly P. Stern, RN, BSN, 261 Stonehurst Blvd., Freehold, NJ 07728; (732) 462-9640 or e-mail me@execdirector@njssna.org..
OFFICE PROFESSIONALS
N.J. Assn. of Educational Office Professionals (NJAEOP)
NJAEOP offers to all educational office personnel in New Jersey school districts and colleges a recognized professional development program, a one-day fall convention, and annual meeting held concurrently with the NJEA Convention. Dues: $15 a year; $10 for associate or retired members. To join, contact: Mary Skidmore, president, 1603 Calamus Pl., Point Pleasant, NJ 08742, (732) 899-2575 evenings; (732) 701-1900, ext. 2304, days; or fax (732)295-7974.; www.njaeop.org.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH
N.J. Assn. for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NJAHPERD)
NJAHPERD is a service organization for health, physical education, recreation, dance, and athletics professionals in pre-K through college in public, private, and parochial schools and related institutions. It works to promote active, healthy lifestyles through developmentally appropriate programs. The group provides opportunities for professional development through workshops, conferences, and the annual convention. Dues: $50; $10 for college students; $15 for retirees. To join, contact: Joseph Locascio, executive director, P.O. Box 716, Waretown, NJ 08758, (609) 971-0522, fax (609) 971-0533 or e-mail njahperd@optonline.net. Visit our website at www.njahperd.org.
RETIRED EDUCATORS
N.J. Retirees' Education Assn. (NJREA)
NJREA works to promote the social, professional, and economic status of all retired educators under a $55 unified dues agreement with NJEA and NEA-R. NJREA-NJEA-NEA/R life membership is available for $685. Yearly events include April and September meetings and a November convention in Atlantic City. Members receive a quarterly newsletter and other mailings. To join, contact: Fred Aug, NJREA president, 180 W. State St., P.O. Box 1211, Trenton, NJ 08607-1211, (609) 599-4561, ext. 2300.
SCIENCE
N.J. Science Teachers Assn. (NJSTA)
NJSTA is composed of N.J. teachers and others interested in improving science education in N.J. It provides teacher and student workshops, conferences, conventions, essay contests, science competitions, awards, a newsletter, and other publications for members. Dues: $25 a year; $10 for students. To join, contact: Barbara Pietrucha, 706 Third Ave. Rear, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720-1034; (732)775-7375; njstamembers@aol.com.
SOCIAL STUDIES
N.J. Council for the Social Studies (NJCSS)
NJCSS is an organization of social studies teachers and supervisors, K-college, working in public, private, and parochial schools. Its major purposes are to advance the cause of social studies education in New Jersey and provide advocacy and support to its members through local, state, and regional conferences and relevant publications. Dues: $35 a year. To join, contact: Mary Ann Savino, 6 Cortelyous Ln., Somerset, NJ 08873, (732) 297-2079 or Central School, 371 Cranbury Rd., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, (732) 613-6820.
SOCIAL WORKERS
N.J. Assn. of School Social Workers (NJASSW)
NJASSW is an organization of certified school social workers from the public and private sector. It provides opportunities for professional growth of its members and actively supports higher standards for school social work practice. It promotes the extension of school social work services to all children, facilitating social/emotional and educational growth, eliminating barriers to learning, and linking school, family, and community. Dues: $50 a year; $20 for retired and student members. To join, contact: Martin "Chip" Tolen, Jr., president, Livingston, NJ, 5 Granite Ct., Sicklerville, NJ 08081; phone/fax (856) 262-8269; e-mail mtolen022@yahoo.com.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Assn. of Learning Consultants (ALC)
ALC is concerned with the continuing professional development and working conditions of learning consultants in public, private, and parochial schools, as well as private practice. It provides two conferences, regional workshops, continuing education certificates, newsletters, a journal, and grants. Dues: $75 for new and renewal members and $40 for retirees. To join, contact, Joan Bercari, 259 Gates Ave., Gillette, NJ 07933; (908) 604-2075; e-mail president@njal.org or see website, www.njalc.org.
N.J. Association of School Psychologists (NJASP)
NJASP is dedicated to serving and advocating for the mental health and educational growth and development for all students, maintaining high standards for school psychologists, and advancing the profession. We offer two professional development conferences (fall and spring), regional conferences (north, central, and south), a quarterly newsletter, and speakers. Dues: $80 a year for full members who must be certified as school psychologists in N.J.; $45 for affiliate members; $35 retired members and $30 for student members. To join, contact membership chairperson Arnold Lindley (856)665-7639; NJASP, 203 Towne Centre Dr., Hillsborough, NJ 08844 or co-chair Janet Friedman, Ph.D. at jannasp@comcast.net.
N.J. Association of Speech Language Specialists (NJASLS)
NJASLS is a group dedicated to advocating for students with communication disabilities that affect or have an impact upon their educational performance to helping secure the conditions necessary for maximum efficacy of the speech language specialist practice, to advancing the standards of the profession of speech language pathology in an educational setting, and to promoting actively the interests of members of NJASLS. It offers professional and educational meetings in the spring and several at the NJEA convention. Those certified as speech language specialists or speech correctionists, retirees, students, as well as anyone interested in the field of communication disorders are invited to join. Dues: $35 a year; $12 for retired and student members (must be matriculated). To join, contact Denise Cleary at decspeak@comcast.com, or NJASLS, P.O. Box 91, Avon By the Sea, NJ 07717; www.njasls.org.
N.J. Federation Council for Exceptional Children (NJFCEC)
NJFCEC is dedicated to promoting the education of exceptional children and professional development for educators working with exceptional children. It offers an annual conference, professional publications which keep members aware of national issues, and current teaching strategies, and professional and student recognition programs including scholarships for high school seniors wtih special needs who plan on continuing their education, and selection of a Teacher of the Year. Dues: $93 a year through International CEC. For membership information, contact Carol Sprague at CSNJfellow@hotmail.com or visit www.njcec.org.
SPEECH AND THEATER
Speech and Theatre Assn. of N.J. (STANJ)
STANJ is dedicated to fostering excellence in the speech and theatre arts, promoting the arts in academic study, and advocating on behalf of its members. The group is composed of K-college educators, high school and college students, artists, and professional organizations in speech, theater, communications, and related arts. It sponsors two annual conferences for teachers and students, and a statewide theater competition in which students become eligible for the Governor's Awards in Arts Education. Dues: $25 a year. To join, contact: Ed Guinan, 615 Center St., Garwood, NJ 07027; 973-509-4171; eguinan@comcast.net.
N.J. Association of Speech Language Specialists (NJASLS)
NJASLS is a group dedicated to advocate for students with communication disabilities that affect or have an impact upon their educational performance, to help secure the conditions necessary for maximum efficacy of the speech language specialist practice, to advance the standards of the profession of Speech Language Pathology in an educational setting, and to promote actively the interests of members of NJASLS. It offers professional and educational meetings, one in the spring and several at the NJEA convention. We accept all who are certified as Speech Language Specialists or Speech Correctionists, retirees, students, as well as anyone interested in the field of communication disorders. Dues: $35 a year; $12 for retired and student members (must be matriculated). To join, contact Denise Cleary at decspeak@comcast.com or NJASLS, P.O. Box 91, Avon By The Sea, NJ 07717.
STUDENT ASSISTANCE
Association of Student Assistance Professionals of N.J. (ASAPNJ)
ASAPNJ is an organization of individuals employed in schools, agencies, or school-based programs whose functions include advocating and developing a school-based student assistance/substance awareness program. The group seeks to meet the needs of New Jersey youth in education, prevention, intervention, and referral services in the area of high-risk behaviors, including substance abuse and violence issues. Members can attend a state conference, county monthly meetings and workshops, specialized training on student assistance programs, and receive a newsletter and access to legal counsel. Dues: $50. To join, contact: Jon Gaspich, president, ASAPNJ, P.O. Box 373, West Orange, NJ 07052; (908)451-5367 or go to the website: www.asapnj.org
STUDENT NJEA
Student N.J. Education Assn. (SNJEA)
SNJEA, organized on the college level, provides those services necessary to ensure student members are the best qualified to enter the teaching profession. Dues: $32 a year. To join, contact: Gelsomina Mignano, SNJEA, president, c/o Dianne Bloxom, NJEA, P.O. Box 1211, Trenton, NJ 08607-1211, or (609) 599-4561.
TEACHERS
N.J. Organization of Teachers (NJOT)
NJOT, organized in 1915, provides activities for members at study centers, such as educational trips, plays, church programs, musicals, and art festivals. Dues: $5. To join, contact: Dr. Mamie Philpart-Baldwin, president, 301 Neptune Blvd., Neptune, NJ 07753, (732) 774-6782.
CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINERS
Athletic Trainer's Society of N.J. (ATSNJ)
ATSNJ is dedicated to the advancement and improvement of the athletic training profession in New Jersey. Composed primarily of professionals certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association and licensed by the N.J. Board of Medical Examiners, it continually strives to ensure that the student-athlete receives the best health care possible. Members receive a quarterly newsletter and other benefits. To join, log onto www.atsnj.org. For questions, contact any member of the Executive Committee at their e-mail address found on the website.
VOCATIONAL
Vocational Cosmetology Educators Assn. of N.J. (VCEANJ)
VCEANJ is an organization of and provides a forum for certified cosmetology instructors from comprehensive and vocational schools. The group promotes professional development and improvement of cosmetology instruction. Dues: $20. To join, contact: Lee Tomko, treasurer, Passaic County Vocational-Technical School, 45 Reinhardt Rd., Passaic, NJ 07470, (973) 790-6000 or (973)389-4287.
Vocational Education Assn. of N.J. (VEANJ)
VEANJ supports the upgrading of the quality and expanding the quantity of vocational-technical education courses and programs offered in New Jersey schools. The Association provides and/or sponsors professional development activities related to vocational-technical education issues and trends. Dues: $20. To join, contact: Kathleen Breaux, Pemberton Township High School, Arney's Mountain Road, Pemberton, NJ 08068; (609)893-8141; kbreaux@pemb.org.
WORLD LANGUAGES
Foreign Language Educators of N.J. (FLENJ)
FLENJ is the foreign language organization representing world language teachers (K-college) in New Jersey. It advances and promotes the teaching of world languages, literatures, and cultures. FLENJ offers workshops as well as a statewide meeting in the spring on topics of current interest to the profession and the latest developments in methodology, materials, and technology. It also offers professional and student awards, a newsletter, and a website. Dues: $25 a year; $5 for student members; $10 for retirees. To join, contact: Rosemary Cayea, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South, 346 Clarksville Rd., P.O. Box 535, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550-0248, (609) 717-5170, x-2169, FLENJmembers@aol.comVisit www.flenj.org for more information.
New Jersey Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (NJAATSP)
Our chapter is composed of AATSP members who live and/or teach in New Jersey. It promotes the teaching of Spanish and Portuguese languages as well as their cultures and literatures at all educational levels. NJAATSP offers professional support to its members through workshops, seminars, En Accion Newsletter, its web site (www.njaatsp.org), and a summer program for Spanish teachers at the Universidad de Alcala in Spain. It also coordinates the National Spanish Examination for middle and high school students in our state, and holds an annual Spanish Essay Contest for high school seniors. Dues are $60 a year for both national and state membership; $30 for first-year members, and $15 for students. Membership dues also entitle members to receive Hispana, the official journal of AATSP published four times a year. For further information contact Omar Mirabal, 470 Marvin Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601; nj_aatsp@yahoo.es.