There is an emphasis on buzz-words and jargon when referring to current trends and topics. Sometimes this jargon leads to confusion and exclusion when similar concepts and ideas are labeled with different terms. The New Jersey Alliance for Social-Emotional and Character Development (NJASECD) Conference will address this issue in the fields of character education, school
Best practices from across the content areas, with examples from award winning schools around the state, will be shared.
This workshop will review the most recent trends in book challenges and consider the social justice impact of censorship in the classroom and school library.
The Orange Education Association (OEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair. This event is exclusive to OEA members. 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.
This training will provide a brief overview of what being a board member entails.
NJEA PRIDE Chair and Coordinator training opportunity
NJEA invites NJEA members who are part of the Divine Nine and other interested NJEA members to participate in a discussion on how to recruit college students to enter the teaching profession.
June celebration party at San Carlo Banquet & Caterer in Lyndhurst. Cost is $37. To attend, contact Donna Middlebrooks at 973-610-7129 by May 18.
Scholarship awards meeting and luncheon at Birchwood Manor in Whippany. Cost : $35 for members $53 guests. Topic is the scholarship awards ceremony. To attend, contact John Beekman at 973-514-1080 by June 1.
Luncheon/meeting at The Brownstone House in Paterson. To attend, contact Kitty Sausa at 201-410-1325.
End-of-year luncheon and scholarship awards ceremony at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge. Cost is $43. To attend, contact Susan Jaysnovitch at teachtheinternet@aol.com or 732-925-1606 by June 1.
The Irvington Education Association (IEA) will host a Member Benefits Fair with up to 10 exhibitors. This event is exclusive to IEA members. Members who wish to attend should contact the IEA. 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,
General membership meeting at Madison Community House in Madison. Cost is $35. Guest speaker is Psychic/Medium Debra DeRosa. To attend, contact Cheryl Doltz at 973-818-1353 by June 9.
