Engage in restorative learning sessions, wellness activities, and networking opportunities. Let’s celebrate diversity and explore strategies for creating inclusive classrooms and communities. Make an IMPACT with us!

Conference Schedule

7:30 – 9 a.m. Registration, Breakfast, Wellness Activities and Exhibits
9 – 10:15 a.m.  Welcome and Keynote Presentation
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Breakout Sessions: Choose one of eight
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.  Lunch and Wellness Activities
1:45 – 3:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions: Choose one of eight
3:45 – 4:30 p.m.  Prize Giveaway, Networking Event, Wellness Activities and Exhibits

Keynote:  Helena Donato-Sapp

Helena Donato-Sapp believes in the power of youth voice and uses her own in the work of justice and equity. She is an accomplished activist and educator, internationally recognized for her work on Disability Justice, Anti-bullying, Black Girlhood, and Decolonizing Education. She is a published author, exhibited artist, working poet, and sought-after keynote speaker who has been featured on the Disney Channel and in Discovery Education. Helena is newly confirmed to the Commission for Women and Girls. Helena’s awards include the Global Youth Award for Educational Leadership, the 2023-2024 Heumann-Armstrong Award, and the Yes I Can Academic Award, among many.

Cost

The cost of the conference is $109 for NJEA members. Registration fee includes program, breakfast and lunch.  Refund deadline is July 10, 2024.

The conference provides five hours of professional learning credit.