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SUMMARY:NJEA Winter Leadership Conference - Central
DESCRIPTION:As in the past\, the same conference is being presented at three different locations on three different dates. Registration will be based on your geographical regions and preference will be given to the local associations within the designated counties. Registrations from outside the region will be put on a waiting list. The counties are as follows: \nWLC Central\nMercer\, Middlesex\, Monmouth\, Ocean\, & Other Counties \nVisit njea.org/wlc for details and to register.
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/njea-winter-leadership-conference-central-5/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton Somerset Hotel and Conference Center\, 200 Atrium Drive\, Somerset\, NJ\, 08873\, United States
CATEGORIES:Statewide Conferences
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SUMMARY:NJEA Higher Ed Conference and Summit
DESCRIPTION:Higher Education Conference – March 27-28\, 2026\nThe conference begins with registration at 2 p.m. on Friday followed by workshops\, dinner and keynote address. On Saturday\, the conference continues with more workshops and concludes with lunch. \nAgenda\nFriday\, March 27 \n2:30-5 p.m. | Hotel and NJEA Check-In\n4-6 p.m. | Workshops – Session I (participants choose one) \n\nCourageous Conversations\nYour Voice is Your Power\n\n6-6:45 p.m. | Reception\n7 p.m. | Welcome\, Keynote Speaker\, Dinner\n8 p.m. | Networking Events \nSaturday\, March 28 \n7:30-8:45 a.m. | Breakfast \n9-11 a.m. | Workshops – Session II (participants choose one) \n\nInterpreting Community College Financial Condition: Comparative Financial Audit Analysis\nMember Engagement\nVision and Goals\n\n11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. | Workshops – Session III (participants choose one) \n\nLeaves of Absence\nReplaced by a Bot: The Future is Now\nWho We Are and What We Bring\n\n1:30-2:15 p.m. | Lunch \nHigher Education Collective Bargaining Summit – March 28-29\, 2026\nThe Summit will immediately follow the conference beginning with registration at 3 p.m. on Saturday followed by workshops and dinner. The summit will continue Sunday and conclude with lunch. \nThe summit is an interactive program that will address current issues facing negotiations teams. Strategies and techniques for strengthening your local to improve bargaining position will be explored. \nAgenda\nSaturday\, March 28 \n4-4:15 p.m. | Check-In\n4:15-6:45 p.m. | Summit\n7-8 p.m. | Dinner \nSunday\, March 29\, 2026  \n7:30-8:45 a.m. | Breakfast\n9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Summit\n12:30-1:30 p.m. | Lunch \nThe costs to attend are: \n\nConference & Summit – Single: $465; Double: $325; Commuter: $180\nConference Only – Single: $325; Double: $255; Commuter: $180\nSummit Only – Single: $145; Double: $75; Commuter: $0\n\nRegister\n \nMembers must register themselves for the conference – there is no group registration using the online platform. Payment will be required by credit card only. When registering\, members will need to know their NJEA PIN. \nRegistration must be completed by March 12\, 2026. Registration link coming soon. \nFor questions\, and if you need help with your NJEA PIN\, contact the Region 29-Higher Education office at HigherEd@NJEA.org  or 609-689-9580.
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/njea-higher-ed-conference-and-summit-2/
CATEGORIES:Higher Education Events,Statewide Conferences
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
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SUMMARY:NJEA Equity Alliance Conference
DESCRIPTION:The conference combines reflection\, learning\, and strategic planning to help members advance equity within their school communities.  \nFollowing opening remarks\, spoken word\, and grounding acknowledgments\, participants will join two workshop sessions that address key equity issues. Equity Alliance Chairs will then guide discussions that help members identify challenges\, explore possible approaches\, and create practical steps for moving forward.  \nThe conference is designed to ensure that participants leave feeling supported\, motivated\, and prepared to take meaningful action in support of equity in their local contexts.  \nConference Agenda \n\n8:30-9:30 a.m. | Registration/Continental Breakfast  \n9:30 a.m. | General Session begins \n\nLand/labor Acknowledgement  \nImmigration Acknowledgement \nWelcome – Steve Beatty  \nSpoken word   \n\n\n10:15 – 11:15 a.m. | Workshop Section 1 (Break outs\, Choose Your Own Adventure) \n11:40 a.m. – 12:40  p.m.| Workshop Section 2 (Break outs\, Choose Your Own Adventure) \n12:45pm | Lunch\, Hotel restaurant  \nMid Conference Remarks – Tina Dare   \n2:10 p.m. | Open Conversation About Equity  \n2:40 p.m. |  Equity Alliance Chair Facilitated Brainstorming and Action Planning (break outs) \nClosing Remarks – Petal Robertson \n4 p.m. |  Close of Conference \n\nRegistration\nIndividuals may register online using the button above. For county and local associations registering multiple members\, please download the form below and mail it to the address on the form with your check. Registration deadline: April 5\, 2026. \n\n\n	\n	\n\n		Equity Alliance Conference County/Local Sponsorship Registration Form\n\n		\n		\n			Download File
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/njea-equity-alliance-conference-4/
LOCATION:Heldrich Hotel\, 10 Livingston Ave\, New Brunswick\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:HCR Events,Statewide Conferences
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SUMMARY:NJEA PDII Transform/Aspiring Educators (NJAEA) Conference
DESCRIPTION:REMIX YOUR LEARNING IN 2026\nARRIVE EARLY on conference day to be among the first 25 participants to attend a private Meet and Greet with Jason Reynolds! Doors open at 7:30 a.m. \nTRANSFORM is the premier event for educators who are passionate about creating inclusive and innovative learning environments. Discover professional learning opportunities that empower educators and strengthen public schools. NJEA TRANSFORM offers a full day of programs for educators in instructional practice\, special education\, hope and healing\, technology\, and teacher leadership. This conference is being held in partnership with the New Jersey Aspiring Educators Association (NJAEA). \nConference Schedule\n7:30 – 9 a.m. | Registration\, Breakfast\, Wellness Activities\, and Exhibits\n9 – 10:15 a.m. | Welcome and Keynote Presentation\n10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Breakout Sessions: Choose one of seven\n12:15 – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch\, Member Benefits Fair\, and Wellness Activities\n1:15 – 3:15 p.m. | Breakout Sessions: Choose one of seven\n3:15 – 4 p.m. | Wellness Activities\, Prize Giveaway\, and Networking Event \nKeynote Speaker\n \nJason Reynolds is a New York Times No. 1 bestselling author of many books\, including the “Remix” of Stamped: Racism\, Antiracism\, and You\, written in collaboration with author and historian Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. This gripping\, fast-paced\, and energizing narrative illuminates the many insidious forms of racist ideas and gives readers the tools to identify and stamp out racist thoughts in their own lives. Based on Kendi’s National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning\, Reynolds has re-imagined this ground-breaking work for young adults and provides an accessible book that helps young readers understand race and society. Reynolds has won numerous awards\, such as the Newbery Honor and the NAACP Image Award\, and is the subject of the recent documentary\, Dear Dreamer\, about the power of seeing yourself in books. \nMorning Breakout Sessions (choose one):\n\nAI-Supported Access: Elevating Multilingual Learner Voice and Engagement: Lisa Chiavuzzo (NJEA Teacher Leader Academy)\nBalancing the Wheel: Creating Your Personalized Wellness Plan: Stefanie Lachenauer (Former NJ State Teacher of the Year)\nBeyond Representation: Sustainability and True Inclusion within the Teaching Profession: Dr. DaQuan K. Bashir and Thuraya Zeidan (NJEA Human & Civil Rights\, Equity and Governance; NJEA Justice & Equity Fellowship)\nEquity Centered Project-Based Learning and AI Tools for Educators: Theresa Maughan (Former NJ State Teacher of the Year)\nRemixing the Region: New Approaches to 6-12 U.S. Curriculum on Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA): Roula Ramadan\, Gaby Guzman (NJEA Consortium Design Team Ambassador)\nSmart Media; Curriculum-Aligned\, Inclusive Instruction: Erica Romitelli\, Adrianna Perry (NJEA A.C.C.E.S.S. Model)\nThe Power of a Piece of Paper: One Paper Projects to Spark Creativity and Conversation: Nicole Backlund (NJEA Teacher Leader Academy)\n\nAfternoon Breakout Sessions (choose one):\n\nRemixing Learning with AI: Brian Janik\, Mike Mason (NJEA PDII Consultants)\nBraverSchools: Breaking Binaries and Bias to Support LGBTQ Youth: Jennifer Braverman (Former Burlington County Teacher of the Year)\nChinatown & MOCA: Living Classroom Remix: Inclusive Curriculum\, Community Engagement\, and Culturally Rich Learning: Shihong Zhang (NJEA Consortium Design Team Ambassador)\nMOVE: Movement Overcomes Virtually Everything: Nancy Ynchaustegui (NJEA Member)\nThe 14-Year PD: How Parenting My Disabled Child Has Made Me a Better Special Educator: Erin Putman (NJEA Consortium Design Team Ambassador)\nThe Power of Play: Remixing Learning Through Inclusive\, Healing-Centered\, Joyful Classrooms: Josephine Hunt\, Charlene Gerbig (NJEA Teacher Leader Academy)\nThe Science of Reading: What Every New Jersey Educator Should Know: Shaina Brenner\, Stacey Brown-Downham (Former Camden County Teacher of the Year)\n\nFree books for participants courtesy of BookSmiles\nNJEA & BookSmiles: Banned on the Run: BookSmiles will distribute thousands of free books at the conference\, including many titles found on banned books lists. Every attendee can leave the conference with multiple books for their classroom libraries. \nWellness Activities with Carrie Sarlo-Randazzo\, Holistic Movement\n7:45 – 8:15 a.m. | Chair Yoga\n8:15 – 8:45 a.m. | Destress at your Desk \nWellness Activities with Jody Koveloski Thorpe\, Mystical Blossoms\n12:45 – 1:15 p.m. | Guided Meditation\n3:15 – 3:45 p.m. | Sound Healing \nRegistrations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis. Only registered participants may attend.  No on-site registration. Registration deadline: April 17\, 2026 \nPurchase order registrations are not available online and must be placed with the conference registrar\, Krista Orellana\, at korellana@njea.org. \nQuestions?  Email pdevents@njea.org \nIf you have a special physical\, communication\, dietary\, or other related need which may require assistance or accommodations to permit or facilitate your attendance/participation in the conference please contact Krista Orellana\, at korellana@njea.org. \nCOST\n$95 for NJEA members\, $170 for nonmembers.\nRefund deadline: April 17\, 2026.\nRegistration fee includes program\, breakfast and lunch.\nThe conference provides five hours of professional learning credit. \nREGISTRATION\nPreregistration is required. Register above. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/new-jersey-aspiring-educators-njaea-conference/
LOCATION:Princeton Marriott at Forrestal\, 100 College Rd E\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Statewide Conferences
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SUMMARY:NJEA MOC Experience Spring Empowerment Conference
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URL:https://www.njea.org/event/njea-moc-experience-spring-empowerment-conference/
LOCATION:Conference Center at Mercer\, 1200 Old Trenton Road\, Princeton Junction\, NJ\, 08550\, United States
CATEGORIES:Statewide Conferences
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SUMMARY:Carol Watchler LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Conference
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Pride Month at the 4th Annual Carol Watchler LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Conference on June 6\, 2026\, at NJEA. Centered on the theme “Past\, Present\, and Future\,” this event features a historical gallery\, a diverse lineup of workshops\, and a keynote by Melanie Willingham-Jaggers. \nAttendees will be provided with the tools needed to create\, support\, and defend inclusive curriculum\, while creating a space for LGBTQIA+ advocates and their allies to interact and share their successes with members interested in learning more. \nWe especially encourage queer NJEA members who are struggling to be their authentic selves to attend and learn from some of New Jersey’s most accomplished social justice advocates. \n \nKeynote speaker: Melanie Willingham-Jaggers\, Executive Director of GLSEN\, now Glisten (Gay\, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) \nWorkshops\n\nKnow your Rights Under the NJ LAD and FLA\nSOGI/MOC: Your Story\nBeing an LGBTQIA+ Ally: Learning and Growing\nThe Queer Union-Talking Shop\nUsing PEP to Organize Around LGBTQIA+ Issues\nNavigating Tomorrow: A Trans Youth Perspective\nAdvocacy & Action: How to Make a Difference in the Challenging Public School Space\nHistory in the Making\nBeyond Inclusion: Creating Brave Spaces for Queer Youth\nIntersex 101\n\nRegister by June 1. \nJoin us for a powerful day of celebration\, advocacy and inspiration.
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/carol-watchler-lgbtqia-advocacy-conference-2/
LOCATION:NJEA Headquarters\, 180 W. State Street\, Trenton\, New Jersey\, 08608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Statewide Conferences
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SUMMARY:NJEA PDII Impact Conference
DESCRIPTION:For many educators\, summer provides an opportunity to pause and reflect on the school year and invites them to reimagine what next year might bring. NJEA’s IMPACT Conference will provide an opportunity for educators to engage with various topics and themes in ways that spark joy and creativity. Following a keynote address from Prof. Temple Grandin\, world-renowned neurodiversity pioneer\, select from a variety of breakout sessions on topics such as technology\, arts integration\, diversity\, teacher leadership\, healing-centered practices\, and more\, designed to renew your passion for education. Plus\, enjoy book giveaways and prizes throughout the day.  \nARRIVE EARLY on conference day to be among the first 25 participants to attend a private book signing with Temple Grandin! Doors open at 7:30 a.m.  \nConference Schedule\n7:30 – 9 a.m. | Registration\, Breakfast\, Exhibits \n7:45 – 8:45 a.m. | Wellness Activities \n9 – 10:15 a.m. | Keynote \n10:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. | Morning Breakout \n12:20 – 1:50 p.m. | Lunch\, Wellness\, Exhibits \n1:50 – 3:50 p.m. | Afternoon Breakout \n3:50 – 4 p.m. | Prize Giveaway \nKeynote: Temple Grandin\nTemple Grandin is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University. When she was two and a half years old\, she had no speech and all the symptoms of severe autism. Early intensive speech therapy enabled her to speak by age four. Her mother always encouraged her interest in art and urged her to draw many different things. Good teachers and mentors were essential for Temple’s success. Her high school science teacher challenged her with interesting projects where she had to figure out how to make things work. When studying in school became a pathway to becoming a scientist\, she was motivated to study.  \nAn HBO movie titled Temple Grandin was made about her life\, and Temple was inducted into The National Women’s Hall of Fame and The Academy of Arts and Sciences. Facilities she has designed handle over half the cattle in the U.S. Some of her most important books are New York Times Bestseller “Animals in Translation\,” “Thinking in Pictures\,” “The Autistic Brain\,” and “The Way I See It.” Riding horses and caring for them helped her get through difficult teenage years when she was bullied and teased.  \nFree books for participants courtesy of BookSmiles\n\nNJEA & BookSmiles: Banned on the Run  \nBookSmiles will distribute thousands of free books at the conference\, including many titles found on banned books lists. Every attendee can leave the conference with multiple books for their classroom libraries.  \nCOST: $95 for NJEA members\nRefund deadline: July 8\, 2026  \nRegistration fee includes program\, breakfast and lunch.   \nThe conference provides up to five hours of professional learning credit. \nRegister\nRegistrations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis. Only registered participants may attend.  No on-site registration. Registration deadline: July 8\, 2026. \nPurchase order registrations are not available online and must be placed with the conference registrar\, Krista Orellana\, at korellana@njea.org. Questions?  Email pdevents@njea.org  \nIf you have a special physical\, communication\, dietary\, or other related need which may require assistance or accommodations to permit or facilitate your attendance/participation in the conference please contact Krista Orellana\, at korellana@njea.org.  \n\n\n	\n	\n\n		NJEA IMPACT Conference Flyer\n\n		\n		\n			Download File
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/njea-pdii-impact-conference-3/
LOCATION:Princeton Marriott at Forrestal\, 100 College Rd E\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Statewide Conferences
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723
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SUMMARY:NJEA R.I.S.E. Conference
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URL:https://www.njea.org/event/njea-r-i-s-e-conference-3/
CATEGORIES:HCR Events,Statewide Conferences
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SUMMARY:NJEA Jack Bertolino Summer Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 NJEA Jack Bertolino Summer Leadership Conference will offer a broad menu of workshops that equip members to become stronger association advocates. \nSession 1 – Aug. 1-3\, 2026\n \nSession 2 – Aug. 3-5\, 2026\n \nHow do I register?\nIf you are an NJEA member\, you are eligible and encouraged to attend the conference. To register\, you should talk to your local and/or county association president. \nLocal and county association presidents will receive registration brochures with detailed information about the 2026 NJEA Jack Bertolino Summer Leadership Conference (SLC). You should consult the SLC brochure and/or contact your local president for details on lodging\, daily schedules\, accommodations for members with special needs and registration procedures. Each SLC session has its own registration link\, so please be sure to select the correct link(s). If you plan to attend both Session I and Session II\, you must register for each session separately by selecting the corresponding links. \nIf your association will be covering the cost of your participation at SLC\, you should speak with your local and/or county association president before completing your online registration. \nMost workshops offer 7.5 hours of training. Now That I’m President\, What Do I Do? is an extended workshop providing additional training time for new presidents. \nIf you are an NJEA member\, you are eligible and encouraged to attend. You will find topics among the workshop offerings that will prepare you for your current or future roles\, sharpen your leadership skills and show you how your local can develop to its full-functioning capacity. \nThere are two three-day program options: \n\nWorkshop I – Aug. 1-3 (Saturday to Monday)\nWorkshop II – Aug. 3-5 (Monday to Wednesday)\n\nNot all of the workshops are offered in each workshop period. The workshop descriptions indicate when each program is scheduled. To accommodate educational support  professional members (ESP) who may wish to limit use of vacation or personal time\, Workshop #25 is scheduled from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. \nFor all other workshops\, registration opens on Day One at 1 p.m. The opening session begins at 3 p.m. The conference concludes on Day Three with a brunch served at 10:30 a.m. following the final workshop session. \nThis year’s summer leadership conference will take place at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. Since the conference is dedicated to developing association advocate representatives\, no professional development credit is given for attendance in any workshop. \nSpecial needs\nIf you have a special physical or communication need or disability that may require assistance or accommodations\, or if you have any questions or concerns about housing arrangements\, please contact NJEA at slc@njea.org or at 609-599-4594\, ext. 2270 by June 1. \nScholarships\nScholarships are available for first-time attendees. See your local president for more information or visit njea.org/slcapplication. The deadline to apply is May 3. \nPricing and payment\nConference costs for all attendees include workshop materials\, self-parking\, organized meals and coffee breaks\, entertainment\, taxes and service fees. Pricing for members staying overnight also includes hotel accommodations and taxes. \nThe pricing for all workshops\, except Workshop #1 is as follows: \n\nCommuter – $275 per session\nDouble Occupancy – $325 per session\nSingle Occupancy – $450 per session\n\nThe Now That I’m President\, What Do I Do?  workshop has an additional $150 fee because an extra overnight training session will be held in October. \nChecks must be made payable to “NJEA/SLC” and returned with registration material to: \nNJEA Summer Leadership Conference\nc/o WSFS Bank\nPO Box 13661\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19101-3661 \nPlease note that registrations and payments are first mailed to the bank where checks are deposited. Afterward\, registration materials are forwarded to NJEA for processing. For this reason\, deposited checks should not be viewed as confirmation that a registration has been accepted and processed. It is recommended that checks be mailed no later than three days after registering online and must include copies of the confirmation email or receipt. Checks mailed without an accompanying list of attendee names will result in delayed registration confirmations until the names are provided. All registrations are pending until the conference registrar has been notified that the check has cleared. If the conference reaches capacity\, a refund will be issued. \nWhich workshop(s) should I take?\nWhether you are currently serving in a leadership position or you aspire to become involved in some capacity within your local association\, there are trainings that can help develop and hone your skills. To guide you\, this page lists various association roles followed by workshops that may be beneficial for each position. \nBeing an officer is not the only position within your association\, and there are opportunities to get involved in other ways. Additionally\, we have included a track for those exploring future\nleadership roles. Please note that not all advocacy workshops are offered at the 2026 SLC. Some may be available at other conferences throughout the year. These courses are listed in no particular order and are not mandatory to serve in any position.
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/njea-jack-bertolino-summer-leadership-conference-2/
LOCATION:Harrah’s Atlantic City\, 777 Harrah’s Boulevard\, Atlantic City\, 08401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Statewide Conferences
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