BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//New Jersey Education Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:New Jersey Education Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.njea.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for New Jersey Education Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T173000 DTSTAMP:20260611T004455 CREATED:20241205T004011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T000010Z UID:166887-1741192200-1741195800@www.njea.org SUMMARY:NJEA Homebuying Helpers DESCRIPTION:Learn what to expect in your journey to homeownership. Use NJEA/NEA Member Benefits to make smart choices and save you money along the way! Presented by NJEA/NEA Member Benefits and Buyer’s Edge Realty Executives. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/njea-homebuying-helpers-4/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Member Benefits,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GettyImages-1340719294-IvQOA9.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Buonsante":MAILTO:bbuonsante@njea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T183000 DTSTAMP:20260611T004455 CREATED:20241209T004507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T234516Z UID:167312-1741192200-1741199400@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Teacher Leadership and The Teacher Leader Academy DESCRIPTION:A teacher leader is someone who maintains their role as a teacher outside of a supervisory role and provides instructional leadership in their school community. Teacher leaders go by various titles and roles: instructional coach\, professional development expert\, school-community liaison\, mentor\, lead teacher\, and many others. Teacher leadership is an evolving field\, and so new roles and titles are established by different schools and districts all the time. Join us for an overview of the Teacher Leader Academy and the benefits of being a teacher leader. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/teacher-leadership-and-the-teacher-leader-academy/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Virtual Series,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PDII-Virtual-hqom8X.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T183000 DTSTAMP:20260611T004455 CREATED:20241209T004507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T234516Z UID:167313-1741278600-1741285800@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Holocaust Survivor Speaks and How to Bring them to your Classroom DESCRIPTION:New Jersey is a pioneer in Holocaust Education and has one of the largest populations of Holocaust Survivors. One of the most meaningful and unique experiences a New Jersey student gets is having a Holocaust Survivor or a descendant of Survivors come to speak to their class. The New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education and its 30 Holocaust Resource Centers throughout the state are available to assist teachers in giving this experience to their students. This program is designed to\, not only give the experience of hearing a Survivor speak but also to give NJ teachers the tools they need in order to meaningfully and appropriately incorporate live testimony into their Holocaust lessons. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/holocaust-survivor-speaks-and-how-to-bring-them-to-your-classroom/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Virtual Series,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PDII-Virtual-hqom8X.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T180000 DTSTAMP:20260611T004455 CREATED:20241210T014513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T233009Z UID:167442-1741626000-1741629600@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Degrees Not Debt: Student Loan Debt Relief DESCRIPTION:This free NJEA webinar is meant for members who have federal student loan debt and want to know more about their options. Members will learn about loan consolidation\, different repayment options and public service loan forgiveness programs. As a public service employee\, you may qualify for a program that can significantly reduce or completely eliminate your federal student loan debt. \nJoin us to see if you qualify for programs such as:\n– Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF)\n– Teacher Loan Cancellation (TLC)\n– Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) \nParticipants will be introduced to free student loan debt relief resources. Following the presentation\, members will be guided to a new member benefit program that allows members to connect directly to nationally-accredited student loan counselors to assist them in making or implementing student loan debt solutions. \nAfter the presentation portion\, members may ask questions. Webinars are held in a small group format. These webinars are typically given after school throughout the year. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/degrees-not-debt-student-loan-debt-relief-57/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:DND Webinars,Member Benefits,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GettyImages-1474157336-didOsg.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T200000 DTSTAMP:20260611T004455 CREATED:20241210T014514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T233013Z UID:167443-1741633200-1741636800@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Degrees Not Debt: Student Loan Debt Relief DESCRIPTION:This free NJEA webinar is meant for members who have federal student loan debt and want to know more about their options. Members will learn about loan consolidation\, different repayment options and public service loan forgiveness programs. As a public service employee\, you may qualify for a program that can significantly reduce or completely eliminate your federal student loan debt. \nJoin us to see if you qualify for programs such as:\n– Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF)\n– Teacher Loan Cancellation (TLC)\n– Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) \nParticipants will be introduced to free student loan debt relief resources. Following the presentation\, members will be guided to a new member benefit program that allows members to connect directly to nationally-accredited student loan counselors to assist them in making or implementing student loan debt solutions. \nAfter the presentation portion\, members may ask questions. Webinars are held in a small group format. These webinars are typically given after school throughout the year. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/degrees-not-debt-student-loan-debt-relief-58/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:DND Webinars,Member Benefits,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GettyImages-1397703723-GzD2BH.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T173000 DTSTAMP:20260611T004455 CREATED:20241212T000006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T234505Z UID:167654-1741708800-1741714200@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice Power Hour DESCRIPTION:“Communities of Practice are groups of people who share a common concern\, set of problems\, or passion about a topic\, and deepen their knowledge and expertise in this area by interacting on an ongoing basis.” \n–  Etienne Wenger \nDeanne Martini and Brenda Martin-Lee\nTitle: Educator-Centric Social-Emotional Learning Community of Practice (SEL COP) \nDescription: In the modern educational landscape\, educators play a pivotal role in fostering students’ social-emotional development. This Educator-Centric Social-Emotional Learning Community of Practice will provide a dedicated platform for educators to collaborate\, share insights\, and enhance their practices in social-emotional learning (SEL). \nLearn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here URL:https://www.njea.org/event/community-of-practice-power-hour-10/ CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Community-of-Practice-Power-Hour-CA6l49.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T183000 DTSTAMP:20260611T004455 CREATED:20241213T234506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T234506Z UID:167863-1741797000-1741804200@www.njea.org SUMMARY:AI Tools for the Classroom DESCRIPTION:This session is designed to provide you with a review of some of the best AI tools available to educators. We will look beyond the popular programs such as ChatGPT to explore tools specifically for educators that generate leveled resources\, assessments\, lessons\, and more. Join us for this informative and engaging session to see the many ways you can use AI in your role as an educator and safely with your students. URL:https://www.njea.org/event/ai-tools-for-the-classroom-2/ CATEGORIES:Statewide Virtual Series,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PDII-Virtual-hqom8X.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T173000 DTSTAMP:20260611T004455 CREATED:20241213T234507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T234507Z UID:167864-1741881600-1741887000@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice Power Hour DESCRIPTION:“Communities of Practice are groups of people who share a common concern\, set of problems\, or passion about a topic\, and deepen their knowledge and expertise in this area by interacting on an ongoing basis.” \n–  Etienne Wenger \n  \nKatherine Burke and Pamela Koharchik\nTitle: Thriving\, Not Just Surviving: Strategies for Educators During Challenging Times \nDescription: The education landscape is ever-changing\, and navigating difficult times can be draining. This highly interactive community equips educators with practical tools and strategies to foster resilience\, manage stress\, and cultivate a positive classroom environment even amidst challenges. \nLearn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here URL:https://www.njea.org/event/community-of-practice-power-hour-11/ CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Community-of-Practice-Power-Hour-CA6l49.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260611T004455 CREATED:20250116T123634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T205653Z UID:171753-1742324400-1742328000@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Pension Webinar DESCRIPTION:Participants follow along with their own retirement estimate as the presenter discusses the various retirement options\, retiree health benefits\, and the important steps to retirement. Webinars are held in a small group format. \n\n\n \n \n\n Pension Webinar\n\n \n \n Download File URL:https://www.njea.org/event/pension-webinar-25/ CATEGORIES:Pension Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/GettyImages-1223981375-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T173000 DTSTAMP:20260611T004455 CREATED:20241219T234505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T000005Z UID:168558-1742400000-1742405400@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Community of Practice Power Hour DESCRIPTION:“Communities of Practice are groups of people who share a common concern\, set of problems\, or passion about a topic\, and deepen their knowledge and expertise in this area by interacting on an ongoing basis.” \n–  Etienne Wenger \nMichael Mason and Brian Janik\nTitle: Leaning into AI \nDescription: This interactive conversation dives into the transformative potential of AI in education. Explore ethics & impact\, discover powerful learning tools & strategies\, and gain the confidence to integrate AI effectively. Share your own favorite AI tools\, strategies\, and questions to foster a collaborative learning environment! \nLearn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here URL:https://www.njea.org/event/community-of-practice-power-hour-12/ CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Community-of-Practice-Power-Hour-CA6l49.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T200000 DTSTAMP:20260611T004455 CREATED:20241219T001504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T233010Z UID:168445-1742410800-1742414400@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Ways to Pay for College: FAFSA 101 DESCRIPTION:Visions Federal Credit Union\, the NJ Higher Assistance Authority & NJEA invite high school students and their families to a FREE zoom workshop. The FAFSA–Free Application for Federal Student Aid — is a necessary first step in determining financial aid   opportunities for college\, including eligibility for FREE tuition through a Community College Opportunity Grant. If you’re a parent of a high school student or a new or returning student in need of a refresher on the financial aid process\, join Yanela Tejada\, from Visions Federal Credit Union\, as she   reviews the process and timelines of the FAFSA application and helps you to   prepare for your financial aid journey. You will leave this session with   helpful tools and resources to help you complete the FAFSA form and pay for college with confidence! URL:https://www.njea.org/event/ways-to-pay-for-college-fafsa-101-7/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Member Benefits,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/GettyImages-1344912917-SIMz2D.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Buonsante":MAILTO:bbuonsante@njea.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T200000 DTSTAMP:20260611T004455 CREATED:20241219T001514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T233019Z UID:168446-1742410800-1742414400@www.njea.org SUMMARY:Ways to Pay for College: FAFSA 101 DESCRIPTION:  \n \nVisions Federal Credit Union\, the NJ Higher Assistance Authority & NJEA invite high school students and their families to a FREE zoom workshop. The FAFSA–Free Application for Federal Student Aid — is a necessary first step in determining financial aid opportunities for college\, including eligibility for FREE tuition through a Community College Opportunity Grant. If you’re a parent of a high school student or a new or returning student in need of a refresher on the financial aid process\, join Yanela Tejada\, from Visions Federal Credit Union\, as she reviews the process and timelines of the FAFSA application and helps you to prepare for your financial aid journey. You will leave this session with helpful tools and resources to help you complete the FAFSA form and pay for college with confidence! URL:https://www.njea.org/event/ways-to-pay-for-college-fafsa-101-8/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Member Benefits,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njea.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Maximizing-your-Membership-TA3NwV.tmp_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Buonsante":MAILTO:bbuonsante@njea.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR