New Jersey Education Association

An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
2025-01-15 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
This two-hour workshop is a basic overview of artificial intelligence and its practical applications. We will explore text, image, and presentation generators such as ChatGPT. Throughout the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, collaborate with their peers, and engage in hands-on activities to deepen their understanding of AI.

How to Support Multilingual Learners Who Have Had Limited/Interrupted Education
2025-01-22 16:30 - 18:30
Multilingual Learners (MLs) come to us with various assets. At times, some of our MLs have had interrupted or inadequate education in their home countries due to many factors. These Students with Limited or Interrupted Education (SLIFE) arrive in our classrooms eager to learn but without the tools necessary to be successful.
It is easy to feel overwhelmed in these situations. Luckily, there are some simple strategies and resources that can help your SLIFE students make great strides. This workshop will share with participants ways to measure students’ basic abilities and then use that information to build a program to support them from where they are. Please be warned that this is not a quick fix as there are sometimes years of learning loss to remediate. Fortunately, the SLIFE students will feel motivated and engaged once they are achieving at their level and the gaps will be closed at an increasing rate.”

Ways to Pay for College: FAFSA 101
2025-01-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
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!

Arts Integration Foundations, Part 2
2025-01-28 16:30 - 18:30
NOTE: Completion of Part 1 (Spring 2024 or Fall 2024) is a pre-requisite for attending Part 2
Arts integration is an effective strategy for cultivating a positive climate and culture, as well as deepening student engagement. Knowledge and skills needed to move confidently from planning to implementation will be explored. Drawing upon New Jersey’s Arts Integration Think and Do Workbook, participants will identify realistic goals and develop concrete action steps to guide their arts integration work. In Part 2, participants will be invited to select, reflect upon, and share progress on one arts integration implementation goal and then identify the next steps within a supportive group discussion.

Pension Webinar
2025-01-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-18 19:00 - 20:00
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.

Pension Webinar

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Film Screening of Till with Writer Keith Beauchamp
2025-02-03 16:30 - 19:30
Till is a profoundly emotional and cinematic film about the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley’s relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Louis Till, who, in 1955, was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi. In Mamie’s poignant journey of grief turned to action, we see the universal power of a mother’s ability to change the world.

Unlocking Member Benefits for NJREA Members
2025-02-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Whether you are new to NJREA or not, this virtual workshop will help you learn how the benefits of NJREA and NEA membership can save you time and money.

Acceso a Sus Beneficios
2025-02-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual
Unete a nosotros para un seminario web. Conozca los beneficios de la membresia a travel de los Beneficios para miembros de NJEA/NEA y como ahorrar tiempo y dinero.
Este taller esta dirigido a hispanohablantes.

Using Artificial Intelligence in Your Classroom
2025-02-05 16:30 - 18:30
This workshop is designed to provide teachers with a basic understanding of AI and how it can be integrated into their teaching practices to benefit both themselves and their students. We’ll explore text, image, and even assessment generators and ways to use AI to help differentiate instruction. The workshop will also include a discussion of plagiarism detection, the potential future applications of AI in education, and the role of teachers in preparing students for a world increasingly shaped by AI.

Community of Practice Power Hour
2025-02-11 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-03-11 16:00 - 17:30
“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.”
– Etienne Wenger
Deanne Martini and Brenda Martin-Lee
Title: Educator-Centric Social-Emotional Learning Community of Practice (SEL COP)
Description: 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).
Learn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here

What’s Self-Esteem Got to Do With it? Educating about Body Image through a Self-Esteem Lens
2025-02-12 16:30 - 18:30
Do your teen students constantly worry about their physical appearance? Do you struggle with how to educate about body image, nutrition and healthy living in a way which doesn’t alienate students? If so, this dynamic workshop is for you! Research shows that adolescence brings with it such hazards as depression, eating disorders, peer pressure and more, especially when social media is factored in. This workshop will cover an updated framework for educating about body image and related topics while considering the self-esteem of the diverse identities found in every classroom. Participants will walk away with resources and lesson plans for helping adolescents feel empowered and hopeful about themselves and their futures.

Ambassador Training: We LOVE Our Ambassadors
2025-02-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
This training is intended for Member Benefits Ambassadors, but is open to all members.

Community of Practice Power Hour
2025-02-19 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-03-13 16:00 - 17:30
“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.”
– Etienne Wenger

Katherine Burke and Pamela Koharchik
Title: Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Strategies for Educators During Challenging Times
Description: 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.
Learn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here

Community of Practice Power Hour
2025-02-19 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-03-19 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-04-02 16:00 - 17:30
“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.”
– Etienne Wenger
Michael Mason and Brian Janik
Title: Leaning into AI
Description: 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!
Learn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here

NJEA Homebuying Helpers
2025-03-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual
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.

Teacher Leadership and The Teacher Leader Academy
2025-03-05 16:30 - 18:30
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.

Holocaust Survivor Speaks and How to Bring them to your Classroom
2025-03-06 16:30 - 18:30
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.

Degrees Not Debt: Student Loan Debt Relief
2025-03-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
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.
Join us to see if you qualify for programs such as:
– Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF)
– Teacher Loan Cancellation (TLC)
– Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Participants 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.
After 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.

AI Tools for the Classroom
2025-03-12 16:30 - 18:30
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.

Springtime Planning Using Your Member Benefits
2025-04-02 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual
Planning a vacation? Tackling a home project? Budgeting for the summer? Learn how NJEA and NEA Member Benefits can help you prepare and maximize your savings.

The Power of Balance: A Community of Practice
2025-04-03 16:30 - 17:30
The Power of Balance: A community of practice for educators to find joy, connect, reflect, and create songs together. Each workshop will be unique and build toward a final group creation. No prior musical knowledge is necessary, though all skills are welcomed. Some segments of these workshops will include exercises, but there will also be ample opportunity for discovery and entering a creative flow—a mindset characterized by imaginative play and restorative benefits. As the aim is to foster a community of practice, meeting others in a safe and collaborative environment will be encouraged, along with personal exploration.
