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NJEA PDII Transform/Aspiring Educators Conference

April 5

Are you ready to take your professional learning journey to the next level? TRANSFORM is the must-attend event for educators who are passionate about creating inclusive and innovative learning environments.

Event Description

NJEA PDII, in partnership with NJ Aspiring Educators Association, presents:

NJEA TRANSFORM Conference 2025

Empowering Education Ecosystems – TRANSFORM for Tomorrow

Are you ready to take your professional learning journey to the next level? TRANSFORM is the must-attend event for educators who are passionate about creating inclusive and innovative learning environments. Choose your own professional development adventure to transform your work in public schools. At the NJEA TRANSFORM Conference you’ll find programs designed for instructional practice, educational support professionals, special education, hope and healing, technology and teacher leadership.

Keynote:  Malcolm Jenkins

Malcolm Jenkins is an entrepreneur, author, executive producer, philanthropist and racial justice advocate who is widely recognized as one of the NFL’s greatest defensive leaders of all time. Over his notable 13-year NFL career, he won numerous awards and accolades, including Super Bowl championships in New Orleans and Philadelphia as well as three Pro Bowl honors.

A true embodiment of the athlete-activist, Jenkins has used his platform to advocate for racial justice and equality across the U.S. As co-founder of the Players Coalition, an organization dedicated to addressing racial and social inequalities, he supports initiatives focused on criminal justice reform and education. Through the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation, he establishes youth development programs with extensive community support. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jenkins joined CNN as a contributor, offering insights on a range of racial and social issues, marking him as the first active NFL player to undertake such a role. Moreover, his op-eds on policing, criminal justice reform, education and legislation have been featured in prominent publications such as The New York Times and The Washington Post.

Wellness activities including Tai Chi, Chair Yoga, Sound Bath and Guided Meditation provided by Choice Wellness, LLC

 Free books for participants courtesy of BookSmiles

NJEA & BookSmiles: Banned on the Run

BookSmiles will distribute thousands of books including many titles found on banned books lists. Every member will leave the conference with multiple free books for their classroom libraries.

Cost

$95 for NJEA members

Refund deadline: March 28, 2025

Registration fee includes program, breakfast and lunch.

The conference provides five hours of professional learning credit.

Register

Preregistration required. Check back for registration information in mid-January.

Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Only registered participants may attend.  No on-site registration. Registration deadline: March 28, 2025.

Purchase order registrations are not available online and must be placed with the conference registrar, Krista Orellana, at korellana@njea.org. Questions?  Email pdevents@njea.org

If you have a special physical, communication, dietary, or other related need that may require assistance or accommodations to permit or facilitate your attendance/participation in the conference, please contact Krista Orellana at korellana@njea.org.

 

 

 

 

Event Venue

Hyatt Regency Princeton
102 Carnegie Center
Princeton, NJ United States