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SUMMARY:2026 NJTESOL/NJBE Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:The in-person conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Brunswick on May 19-21. You can register for one\, two or all three  days. The conference will feature three keynote speakers: Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan\, Dr. Sharroky Hollie\, and Dr. Margarita Machado-Casas. \nIn addition\, you’ll select from many presentations approved for the continuing education requirement\, network with your colleagues\, and obtain the latest information on state and national initiatives. You can also meet with representatives at the sponsors’ and exhibitors’ booths to find the latest and greatest teaching tools. You can earn professional development hours throughout the day. \nThe Video Library Conference is a select collection of presentations you will have access to view starting on May 27 using our conference platform. There is no set schedule\, and you will be able to view the workshops from May 27 to Aug. 20. By using your unique login\, your hours will be tracked so that you can earn professional development hours. Please note that the select collection of presentations will not include the keynotes or special invited guest speakers. \nPresentation topics will include Advocacy\, Social Justice\, and Policy; Supporting Newcomers\, SLIFEs and Refugees; Family and Community Engagement; Dual Identified/Special Populations; Early Learning and Family Practices; Social Emotional Learning; Content-Integrated Approaches; Reading\, Writing\, Listening and Speaking; Technology; Language Assessment; Program Administration and Evaluation \nRegistration and more information\nRegistration includes one free year of membership. \nVisit njtesol-njbe.org/spring-conference for more information and to register. \nFor other conference questions\, email Caia Schlessinger\, conference coordinator\, at conference-coordinator@njtesol-njbe.org.
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/2026-njtesol-njbe-spring-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency New Brunswick\, 2 Albany St\, New Brunswick\, NJ 08901\, NJ
CATEGORIES:PD Providers,Showcase,Webinars
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SUMMARY:What You Should Know About 403(b) Retirement Plans
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from the NEA Retirement Program will present basic information on supplemental retirement savings accounts\, including how to evaluate a plan and its fee structures. \n 
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/what-you-should-know-about-403b-retirement-plans-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Member Benefits,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Buonsante":MAILTO:bbuonsante@njea.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T173000
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SUMMARY:AI in Education: Practitioner Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Michael Mason and Brian Janik \nDescription: This is not a traditional professional development session. This is a collaborative space for educators already exploring AI to engage in open\, practice-based discussions. Participants will share real experiences\, challenges\, and strategies related to student use\, parent concerns\, district policies\, and effective classroom integration. These cumulating sessions will be meaningful dialogue\, idea exchange\, and practical insights from colleagues doing the work. Join if you’re ready to move beyond the basics and help shape how AI is used in schools. \nLearn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here.
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/ai-in-education-practitioner-roundtable/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T173000
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SUMMARY:AI in Education: Practitioner Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Michael Mason and Brian Janik \nDescription: This is not a traditional professional development session. This is a collaborative space for educators already exploring AI to engage in open\, practice-based discussions. Participants will share real experiences\, challenges\, and strategies related to student use\, parent concerns\, district policies\, and effective classroom integration. These cumulating sessions will be meaningful dialogue\, idea exchange\, and practical insights from colleagues doing the work. Join if you’re ready to move beyond the basics and help shape how AI is used in schools. \nLearn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here.
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/ai-in-education-practitioner-roundtable-2/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T173000
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CREATED:20260611T163426Z
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SUMMARY:Pride in Practice: Building Inclusive\, Supportive Spaces for LGBTQ+ School Communities
DESCRIPTION:Katherine Burke and Pamela Koharchik \nDescription: This community of practice aims to support LGBTQ educators\, staff\, and students. We will offer strategies to support inclusion and diversity within existing frameworks and curriculum\, best practices\, and ways in which the NJEA can support our members. We will tackle topics like vocabulary\, equity\, and inclusion for both staff and students. Our community is both a safe and brave space – encouraging members to be supported and grow in their knowledge. This is not a sit-and-get workshop. It’s a collaborative space to share ideas\, ask questions\, and connect with others who understand the realities of education – while gaining simple\, sustainable tools you can use right away. Come for the ideas. Stay for the connection. Leave feeling balanced\, energized\, and well while also getting tools for the support that you and your students need. \nLearn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here.
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/pride-in-practice-building-inclusive-supportive-spaces-for-lgbtq-school-communities/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars
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SUMMARY:AI in Education: Practitioner Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Michael Mason and Brian Janik \nDescription: This is not a traditional professional development session. This is a collaborative space for educators already exploring AI to engage in open\, practice-based discussions. Participants will share real experiences\, challenges\, and strategies related to student use\, parent concerns\, district policies\, and effective classroom integration. These cumulating sessions will be meaningful dialogue\, idea exchange\, and practical insights from colleagues doing the work. Join if you’re ready to move beyond the basics and help shape how AI is used in schools. \nLearn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here.
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/ai-in-education-practitioner-roundtable-3/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T173000
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SUMMARY:Pride in Practice: Building Inclusive\, Supportive Spaces for LGBTQ+ School Communities
DESCRIPTION:Katherine Burke and Pamela Koharchik \nDescription: This community of practice aims to support LGBTQ educators\, staff\, and students. We will offer strategies to support inclusion and diversity within existing frameworks and curriculum\, best practices\, and ways in which the NJEA can support our members. We will tackle topics like vocabulary\, equity\, and inclusion for both staff and students. Our community is both a safe and brave space – encouraging members to be supported and grow in their knowledge. This is not a sit-and-get workshop. It’s a collaborative space to share ideas\, ask questions\, and connect with others who understand the realities of education – while gaining simple\, sustainable tools you can use right away. Come for the ideas. Stay for the connection. Leave feeling balanced\, energized\, and well while also getting tools for the support that you and your students need. \nLearn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here.
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/pride-in-practice-building-inclusive-supportive-spaces-for-lgbtq-school-communities-2/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Pride in Practice: Building Inclusive\, Supportive Spaces for LGBTQ+ School Communities
DESCRIPTION:Katherine Burke and Pamela Koharchik \nDescription: This community of practice aims to support LGBTQ educators\, staff\, and students. We will offer strategies to support inclusion and diversity within existing frameworks and curriculum\, best practices\, and ways in which the NJEA can support our members. We will tackle topics like vocabulary\, equity\, and inclusion for both staff and students. Our community is both a safe and brave space – encouraging members to be supported and grow in their knowledge. This is not a sit-and-get workshop. It’s a collaborative space to share ideas\, ask questions\, and connect with others who understand the realities of education – while gaining simple\, sustainable tools you can use right away. Come for the ideas. Stay for the connection. Leave feeling balanced\, energized\, and well while also getting tools for the support that you and your students need. \nLearn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here.
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/pride-in-practice-building-inclusive-supportive-spaces-for-lgbtq-school-communities-3/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Pride in Practice: Building Inclusive\, Supportive Spaces for LGBTQ+ School Communities
DESCRIPTION:Katherine Burke and Pamela Koharchik \nDescription: This community of practice aims to support LGBTQ educators\, staff\, and students. We will offer strategies to support inclusion and diversity within existing frameworks and curriculum\, best practices\, and ways in which the NJEA can support our members. We will tackle topics like vocabulary\, equity\, and inclusion for both staff and students. Our community is both a safe and brave space – encouraging members to be supported and grow in their knowledge. This is not a sit-and-get workshop. It’s a collaborative space to share ideas\, ask questions\, and connect with others who understand the realities of education – while gaining simple\, sustainable tools you can use right away. Come for the ideas. Stay for the connection. Leave feeling balanced\, energized\, and well while also getting tools for the support that you and your students need. \nLearn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here.
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/pride-in-practice-building-inclusive-supportive-spaces-for-lgbtq-school-communities-4/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Pride in Practice: Building Inclusive\, Supportive Spaces for LGBTQ+ School Communities
DESCRIPTION:Katherine Burke and Pamela Koharchik \nDescription: This community of practice aims to support LGBTQ educators\, staff\, and students. We will offer strategies to support inclusion and diversity within existing frameworks and curriculum\, best practices\, and ways in which the NJEA can support our members. We will tackle topics like vocabulary\, equity\, and inclusion for both staff and students. Our community is both a safe and brave space – encouraging members to be supported and grow in their knowledge. This is not a sit-and-get workshop. It’s a collaborative space to share ideas\, ask questions\, and connect with others who understand the realities of education – while gaining simple\, sustainable tools you can use right away. Come for the ideas. Stay for the connection. Leave feeling balanced\, energized\, and well while also getting tools for the support that you and your students need. \nLearn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here.
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/pride-in-practice-building-inclusive-supportive-spaces-for-lgbtq-school-communities-5/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Pride in Practice: Building Inclusive\, Supportive Spaces for LGBTQ+ School Communities
DESCRIPTION:Katherine Burke and Pamela Koharchik \nDescription: This community of practice aims to support LGBTQ educators\, staff\, and students. We will offer strategies to support inclusion and diversity within existing frameworks and curriculum\, best practices\, and ways in which the NJEA can support our members. We will tackle topics like vocabulary\, equity\, and inclusion for both staff and students. Our community is both a safe and brave space – encouraging members to be supported and grow in their knowledge. This is not a sit-and-get workshop. It’s a collaborative space to share ideas\, ask questions\, and connect with others who understand the realities of education – while gaining simple\, sustainable tools you can use right away. Come for the ideas. Stay for the connection. Leave feeling balanced\, energized\, and well while also getting tools for the support that you and your students need. \nLearn more about the NJEA PDII Community of Practice here.
URL:https://www.njea.org/event/pride-in-practice-building-inclusive-supportive-spaces-for-lgbtq-school-communities-6/
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,Webinars
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