Grades 6-12 • Presented by NJEA Professional Development Participants will explore successful strategies for intrinsically motivating secondary students and techniques for a balanced classroom. We will discuss how to be a proactive advocate for students. We will also explore how to successfully build relationships with guardians through communication strategies, and guide students through the complexities

Presented by The Equity Alliance Cadre Recognizing that culturally competent instruction helps educators to close achievement gaps, NJEA offers a program that expands the capacity of educators to serve students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The Cultural Competence Training has four learning objectives: Deepen participants’ own cultural self-awareness. Increase participants’ understanding of the link

Presented by The Equity Alliance Cadre Recognizing that culturally competent instruction helps educators to close achievement gaps, NJEA offers a program that expands the capacity of educators to serve students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The Cultural Competence Training has four learning objectives: Deepen participants’ own cultural self-awareness. Increase participants’ understanding of the link

Presented by The Equity Alliance Cadre  Restorative Justice/Practices is a process by which an individual acknowledges wrongdoing, takes steps to repair harm and is welcomed back into the school community. This fosters a culture that elevates dialogue and values relationships. The Restorative Justice/Practices Training has four learning objectives: Address the needs of the school community

Presented by The Equity Alliance Cadre  Restorative Justice/Practices is a process by which an individual acknowledges wrongdoing, takes steps to repair harm and is welcomed back into the school community. This fosters a culture that elevates dialogue and values relationships. The Restorative Justice/Practices Training has four learning objectives: Address the needs of the school community