Road to Wellness
2024-11-25 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
The session presents strategies for personal wellness and teaches members how to take care of themselves during stressful times. Participants will have a chance to practice the eight dimensions of personal wellness and learn how to incorporate small, simple changes into their daily lives in order to promote general well-being.

Using SEL to See and Connect Beyond Disruptive Behaviors
2024-12-03 16:30 - 18:30
Years following the return to the classroom after the Covid-19 shutdowns, educators across the country are still struggling with the aftermath of the pandemic. One of the major concerns facing teachers, counselors and administrators alike is student behavior. SEL continues to be one of the most powerful tools to effectively address behavioral challenges and prepare students for life inside and outside of the classroom. The question for many is “With so many different aspects of SEL, where should my focus be in order to reduce disruptive behaviors within the school community?”
This interactive session will provide insight and understanding into disruptive behaviors; identify three specific SEL areas to promote positive behavior; and highlight best practices to develop the skills and climate for students to regulate themselves.

Community of Practice Power Hour
2024-12-10 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-01-14 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-02-11 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

Community of Practice Power Hour
2024-12-11 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-01-08 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-02-19 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

Community of Practice Power Hour
2024-12-12 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-01-09 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-02-19 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

Incorporating Census Data in Classrooms to Teach Community Diversity and Foster Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
2024-12-16 16:30 - 18:30
New Jersey has the second-highest percentage of foreign-born residents in the U.S. and is the fifth most diverse state. Nearly half of its youth live in multilingual households, enriching our classrooms.
This workshop helps teachers use census data to create culturally responsive teaching strategies. Participants will learn to integrate demographic data into lessons, making education more relevant and inclusive. It includes examples for elementary and middle school students and introduces K-12 tools and lesson plans to address systemic issues and create engaging lessons.

Pension Webinar
2024-12-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-25 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.

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Travel Planning with NJEA/NEA Member Benefits
2025-01-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Learn about special discounts for educators to help you plan your next vacation. This webinar will explain the steps to obtain the educator-specific discounts and provide resources for all of your travel planning.

Degrees Not Debt: Student Loan Debt Relief
2025-01-13 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-13 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.

Dollars & Sense: Meeting Your Personal Finance Goals
2025-01-15 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual
We know that life can throw all kinds of curve balls, which can sometimes knock our finances off balance despite our best efforts. With your membership in NJEA, you have access to additional resources and experts to help you meet many of life’s challenges. This webinar is designed to provide helpful tips and information to assist you in getting on the right financial pathway.

An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
2025-01-15 16:30 - 18:30
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 | 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.

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.
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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.

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.
