NEA-Retired Conference
2025-06-29 - 2025-06-30
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NEA-Representative Assembly
2025-07-02 - 2025-07-06
Read More about NEA RA and the past events

NEA Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly
2025-07-03 - 2025-07-06
This year’s Representative Assembly will take place in Portland, Oregon from Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 6.
Learn more at ra.njea.org and nea.org.

NJEA PDII Impact Conference
2025-07-16 | Hyatt Regency Princeton, 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ, United States
Empowering Education Ecosystems: IMPACT on Tomorrow

Engage in restorative learning sessions, wellness activities and networking opportunities. Let’s explore strategies for creating inclusive classrooms and communities.
Featuring a keynote by Dr. Shelley Moore. Based in British Columbia, Dr. Moore is a highly sought-after inclusive education researcher, teacher, consultant and storyteller. She has worked with school districts and community organizations around the world. Her research explores how to support teachers to design for all learners in grade level academic classrooms that include students with intellectual disabilities using strength-based and responsive approaches. Shelley completed her undergraduate degree in special education at the University of Alberta, her master’s degree at Simon Fraser University and her Ph.D. at the University of British Columbia.
Cost
$95 for NJEA members.
Registration and refund deadline: July 8, 2025.
Fee includes program, breakfast and lunch.
Conference provides five hours of professional learning credit.
Make an IMPACT with us!

Member Benefits Fair: IMPACT 2025 Conference
2025-07-16 08:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | mbfairs@njea.org
The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair with up to 6 exhibitors, during the IMPACT 2025 Conference. This event is exclusive to NJEA members. Members who wish to attend should contact the NJEA Professional Development and Instructional Issues Division.
Exhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org.
To join the NJEA Member Discount Program, apply here.

NJEA R.I.S.E. Conference
2025-07-23 | Rowan College at Burlington County, 300 College Cir., Mt Laurel Township, NJ, 08054, United States
Hosted by NJEA’s Human and Civil Rights, Equity and Governance Division, the Radical Imagination Summit for Educators offers two content blocks: Demonstration of Knowledge mini-sessions and Application of Knowledge workshops, equipping educators with both theory and actionable strategies.
This is a call to action—teaching the truth is resistance, inclusion is nonnegotiable and transformation is necessary. The time is now.
Registration and refund deadline: July 18, 2025. Conference provides 3.5 hours of professional learning credit.

NJEA Jack Bertolino Summer Leadership Conference (SLC)
2025-07-26 - 2025-07-30 | Harrah’s Atlantic City, 777 Harrah’s Boulevard, Atlantic City, 08401, United States
Workshop I – July 26-28 (Saturday to Monday)

Workshop II – July 28-30 (Monday to Wednesday)

Not all of the 31 workshops are offered in each workshop period. The workshop descriptions indicate when any given program is scheduled. To accommodate educational support professional members (ESP) who may wish to limit use of vacation or personal time, Workshop Number 24 runs from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon.

For all other workshops, registration begins on Day One at 1 p.m. The opening session commences at 3 p.m. Day Three ends with a brunch, which is served at 10:30 a.m. following the final workshop session.

This year’s summer leadership conference will take place at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. The conference is dedicated to developing association advocate representatives. Accordingly, no professional development credit is given for attendance in any seminar.

How do I register?

The purpose of this article is to alert members to this training opportunity and describe the workshop programs available this year, but to register you need to talk to your local and/or county association president.

Local and county association presidents will receive registration brochures with detailed information on the 2025 NJEA Jack Bertolino Summer Leadership Conference. You must contact your local president and consult that brochure to learn more about lodging, daily schedules, accommodations for members with special needs and registration.

Special needs

If you have a special physical or communication need or other disability that may require assistance or accommodations to permit or facilitate your attendance and participation, or if you have any questions or concerns about housing arrangements, please contact NJEA at 609-599-4594, ext. 2270 by June 1.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for first-time attendees. See your local and/or county president for more information.

Pricing and payment

Conference costs for all attendees include workshop materials, self-parking, organized meals and coffee breaks, entertainment, taxes and service fees. Pricing for members staying overnight also includes hotel accommodations and taxes.

The pricing for all workshops, except Workshop #1 is as follows:

Commuter – $275 per session

Double Occupancy – $325 per session

Single Occupancy – $450 per session

Since an additional training occurs in September for Workshop No. 1, Now That I’m President, What Do I Do?, the costs are higher for it. Pricing for Workshop #1 is Commuter: $425; Double Occupancy: $475; Single Occupancy: $600.
Registrations will only be accepted online this year. Members will have to register themselves for the conference – there is no group registration using this online system. When registering, members will need to know their NJEA PIN and have all necessary conference information, including workshop choice, accommodation needs, and roommate selection if a double room is chosen. Members can either pay with a credit card or indicate that the payment will be made by check. All registrations are pending until payment has been received. Credit card payments will be processed within three business days and confirmations will be emailed at that time. Check payments take approximately two weeks to be processed from when they are mailed. Pending registrations, whether paid by check or with credit card, are not guaranteed and are subject to hotel and workshop space availability. Final confirmations will be emailed once the payment has been received and processed by the conference registrar. Most associations pay for members to attend SLC. Each association will determine the best way for them to either reimburse their members or pay NJEA directly. Once a member completes their registration, they can print a registration receipt and will also receive a pending confirmation email. If a member pays with a credit card or personal check, they can submit their confirmation email/registration receipt and proof of payment for reimbursement. If the association is paying for its members to NJEA directly, members should forward the confirmation email/registration receipt to the association designee who will collect and print them, and then mail copies, along with a check made payable to “NJEA Summer Leadership Conference” to the address listed below. Please note that credit cards can only be used for individual registrations and group payments must be made using a check. It is strongly recommended that check payments be mailed within three business days after the registration process has been completed.
Checks must be made payable to “NJEA Summer Leadership Conference” and returned with registration material to:
NJEA Summer Leadership Conferencec/o WSFS BankPO Box 13661Philadelphia, PA 19101-3661

Please note that registrations and payments are mailed to the bank first where checks are deposited. Afterwards, registration materials are sent to NJEA for processing. Therefore, deposited checks should not be viewed as confirmation that a registration has been accepted and processed. If the conference is sold out, a refund will be issued.

Which workshop(s) should I take?

NJEA offers many advocacy conferences with a large array of workshops. Selecting which to take can be a daunting task. Whether you are currently serving in a leadership position or you aspire to become involved in some capacity within your local association, there are trainings that can help develop and hone your skills. To guide you, positions within the association are listed on this page, followed by workshops that would be beneficial to you.

You will discover that being an officer is not the only position within your association, and there are opportunities to get involved in other ways. Additionally, we have included a track for those exploring future leadership. Please note that not all of these workshops are offered at the Summer Leadership Conference and may be offered at other conferences throughout the year. These courses are not listed in any particular order and are not mandatory to serve in any position. Not all of the workshops offered at the Summer Leadership Conference are listed on the next page, so please review the entire booklet before making your selection.

The 2025 NJEA Jack Bertolino Summer Leadership Conference will offer a broad menu of workshops that equip members to become stronger association advocates. Most workshops offer 7.5 hours of training. A longer workshop providing additional hours of training is available for newer presidents.

If you are an NJEA member, you are eligible and encouraged to attend. You will find topics among the 31 workshop offerings that will prepare you for your current or future roles, sharpen your leadership skills, and show you how your local can develop to its full-functioning capacity.

There are two sets of three-day programs:

Workshop I – July 26-28 (Saturday to Monday)

Workshop II – July 28-30 (Monday to Wednesday)

Not all of the 31 workshops are offered in each workshop period. The workshop descriptions indicate when any given program is scheduled. To accommodate educational support professional members (ESP) who may wish to limit use of vacation or personal time, Workshop Number 24 runs from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon.

For all other workshops, registration begins on Day One at 1 p.m. The opening session commences at 3 p.m. Day Three ends with a brunch, which is served at 10:30 a.m. following the final workshop session.

This year’s summer leadership conference will take place at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. The conference is dedicated to developing association advocate representatives. Accordingly, no professional development credit is given for attendance in any seminar.

How do I register?

The purpose of this article is to alert members to this training opportunity and describe the workshop programs available this year, but to register you need to talk to your local and/or county association president.

Local and county association presidents will receive registration brochures with detailed information on the 2025 NJEA Jack Bertolino Summer Leadership Conference. You must contact your local president and consult that brochure to learn more about lodging, daily schedules, accommodations for members with special needs and registration.

Special needs

If you have a special physical or communication need or other disability that may require assistance or accommodations to permit or facilitate your attendance and participation, or if you have any questions or concerns about housing arrangements, please contact NJEA at 609-599-4594, ext. 2270 by June 1.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for first-time attendees. See your local and/or county president for more information.

Pricing and payment

Conference costs for all attendees include workshop materials, self-parking, organized meals and coffee breaks, entertainment, taxes and service fees. Pricing for members staying overnight also includes hotel accommodations and taxes.

The pricing for all workshops, except Workshop #1 is as follows:

Commuter – $275 per session

Double Occupancy – $325 per session

Single Occupancy – $450 per session

Since an additional training occurs in September for Workshop No. 1, Now That I’m President, What Do I Do?, the costs are higher for it. Pricing for Workshop #1 is Commuter: $425; Double Occupancy: $475; Single Occupancy: $600.
Registrations will only be accepted online this year. Members will have to register themselves for the conference – there is no group registration using this online system. When registering, members will need to know their NJEA PIN and have all necessary conference information, including workshop choice, accommodation needs, and roommate selection if a double room is chosen. Members can either pay with a credit card or indicate that the payment will be made by check. All registrations are pending until payment has been received. Credit card payments will be processed within three business days and confirmations will be emailed at that time. Check payments take approximately two weeks to be processed from when they are mailed. Pending registrations, whether paid by check or with credit card, are not guaranteed and are subject to hotel and workshop space availability. Final confirmations will be emailed once the payment has been received and processed by the conference registrar. Most associations pay for members to attend SLC. Each association will determine the best way for them to either reimburse their members or pay NJEA directly. Once a member completes their registration, they can print a registration receipt and will also receive a pending confirmation email. If a member pays with a credit card or personal check, they can submit their confirmation email/registration receipt and proof of payment for reimbursement. If the association is paying for its members to NJEA directly, members should forward the confirmation email/registration receipt to the association designee who will collect and print them, and then mail copies, along with a check made payable to “NJEA Summer Leadership Conference” to the address listed below. Please note that credit cards can only be used for individual registrations and group payments must be made using a check. It is strongly recommended that check payments be mailed within three business days after the registration process has been completed.
Checks must be made payable to “NJEA Summer Leadership Conference” and returned with registration material to:
NJEA Summer Leadership Conferencec/o WSFS BankPO Box 13661Philadelphia, PA 19101-3661

Please note that registrations and payments are mailed to the bank first where checks are deposited. Afterwards, registration materials are sent to NJEA for processing. Therefore, deposited checks should not be viewed as confirmation that a registration has been accepted and processed. If the conference is sold out, a refund will be issued.

Which workshop(s) should I take?

NJEA offers many advocacy conferences with a large array of workshops. Selecting which to take can be a daunting task. Whether you are currently serving in a leadership position or you aspire to become involved in some capacity within your local association, there are trainings that can help develop and hone your skills. To guide you, positions within the association are listed on this page, followed by workshops that would be beneficial to you.

You will discover that being an officer is not the only position within your association, and there are opportunities to get involved in other ways. Additionally, we have included a track for those exploring future leadership. Please note that not all of these workshops are offered at the Summer Leadership Conference and may be offered at other conferences throughout the year. These courses are not listed in any particular order and are not mandatory to serve in any position. Not all of the workshops offered at the Summer Leadership Conference are listed on the next page, so please review the entire booklet before making your selection.

NJREA Executive Committee meeting
2025-08-05

NJREA Reorganization meeting
2025-08-12

Pension Webinar
2025-08-13 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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National Custodial Workers’ Recognition Day
2025-08-21 08:00 - 17:00

Member Benefits Fair: Education Association of Paramus
2025-08-21 10:30 - 12:30 | mbfairs@njea.org
The Education Association of Paramus (EAP) will host a Member Benefits Fair as part of their New Member Orientation. Up to 10 partners are invited to exhibit. This event is exclusive to members of the EAP. Members who wish to attend should contact the EAP.
Exhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org.
To join the NJEA Member Discount Program, apply here.

NJEA Beach Bash at Morey’s Piers
2025-08-24 | Morey’s Piers, 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ, 08037, United States
Starting in 2025, Morey’s Piers will be hosting a NJEA Member & Family Day at our parks. The date for this year is Sunday, August 24th (just before school starts for most members in NJ). The event is now expanded to offer a deeply discounted all day pier and water park admission for all NJEA Members and their families. Additionally, we are including a delicious beachside BBQ, hosted at our Rendezvous Beach Catering Facility!!!
On-line registration and tickets are available at the discounted price of $79 per person. This discounted admission provides access to our three amusement parks, both waterparks, and the catered event. The price will tick up slightly (still an amazing deal) on Aug. 14.
By comparison – the anticipated retail gate price for a Pier and Water Park Combination ticket during the 2025 season will be $125.00 plus tax with no catering included.

Member Benefits Fair: Sparta Education Association
2025-08-27 07:30 - 10:30 | mbfairs@njea.org
The Sparta Education Association (SEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair as part of their New Member Orientation. Up to 11 partners are invited to exhibit. This event is exclusive to members of the SEA. Members who wish to attend should contact the SEA.
Exhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org.
To join the NJEA Member Discount Program, apply here.

Member Benefits Fair: Toms River School Transportation
2025-08-28 11:30 - 13:30 | mbfairs@njea.org
The Toms River School Transportation Association will host an after the holidays celebration and Member Benefits Fair for association members. Up to 4 partners are invited to exhibit. This event is exclusive to members of the Association. Members who wish to attend should contact the Toms River School Transportation Association
Exhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org.
To join the NJEA Member Discount Program, apply here.

Member Benefits Fair: Orange Education Association
2025-08-29 08:00 - 11:30 | mbfairs@njea.org
The Orange Education Association (OEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair as part of their New Member Orientation. Up to 12 partners are invited to exhibit. This event is exclusive to members of the OEA. Members who wish to attend should contact the OEA.
Exhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org.
To join the NJEA Member Discount Program, apply here.

Member Benefits Fair: Central Regional Education Association
2025-09-02 08:15 - 10:15 | mbfairs@njea.org
The Central Regional Education Association (CREA) will host a Member Benefits Fair as part of their start of the new school year. Up to 10 partners are invited to exhibit. This event is exclusive to members of the CREA. Members who wish to attend should contact the CREA.
Exhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org.
To join the NJEA Member Discount Program, apply here.

Member Benefits Fair: Belleville Education Association
2025-09-03 11:30 - 13:30 | mbfairs@njea.org
The Belleville Education Association (BEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair during their beginning of the year association meeting. Up to 25 partners are invited to exhibit. This event is exclusive to members of the BEA. Members who wish to attend should contact the BEA.
Exhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org.
To join the NJEA Member Discount Program, apply here.

NJEA Executive Committee meeting
2025-09-05

Member Benefits Fair: Bayonne Education Association
2025-09-05 13:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
The Bayonne Education Association (BEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair as part of their annual Welcome Back to School BBQ. Up to 15 partners are invited to exhibit. This event is exclusive to members of the BEA. Members who wish to attend should contact the BEA.
Exhibitors must be part of the NJEA Member Discount Program. Partners should confirm attendance with ljones@njea.org.
To join the NJEA Member Discount Program, apply here.

Delegate Assembly Meeting
2025-09-06

NJREA Liaison Meeting
2025-09-08

Irrigating Books Deserts
2025-09-08 16:30 - 18:30
BookSmiles (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) promotes literacy and the joy of reading by giving books to children throughout Philadelphia and NJ. They provide students and younger siblings with high-quality new or gently used books, laying the groundwork for academic success. Educators – especially those who represent Title I schools – receive books for classroom libraries, students to keep at home, and pop-up book fairs. Their motto is: “We irrigate book deserts!”

AI in Action: Enhancing Student Learning Through Artificial Intelligence
2025-09-09 16:30 - 18:30
This session explores how students can use AI tools responsibly, with a focus on academic integrity, safety, and critical thinking. Participants will examine real classroom examples and discuss ethical concerns around equity and misuse.

Degrees Not Debt: Student Loan Debt Relief
2025-09-15 17:00 - 18:00 | 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.

Degrees Not Debt: Student Loan Debt Relief
2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
This webinar will no longer be offered at 7pm. Please register for it at 5pm. We apologize for any inconvenience.

What You Should Know About 403(b) Retirement Plans
2025-09-17 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual
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.

The NJ Law Against Discrimination and its Protections for LGBTQIA+ Students
2025-09-17 16:30 - 18:30
In recent years, there have been widespread efforts to introduce policies that would limit the civil rights of LGBTQIA+ students. In this session, participants will learn how these policies might adversely impact LGBTQIA+ youth. Participants will also receive practical guidance, based on the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, for responding to current issues, including changes to names or pronouns, inclusive books and curricula, visual pride displays, and access to bathrooms and locker rooms based on gender identity.

Ways to Pay for College: FAFSA 101
2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
NJEA Members Register Here:

Members of the Public Register Here:

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!
