9:30 AM
to 11:00 AM
Sustainable Design & Solar Initiatives
15 Attendees
Location
Palace: Lecture Suite
Charles Sarlo, Esq., Vice President & General Counsel, DMRArchitechs; Pradeep Kapoor, Director of Sustainability, LEED Certified, DMRArchitechs; Lisa A. Gorab, Esq. and Anthony J. Pannella. Esq., Shareholder, Wilentz, Goldman and Spitzer
The presenters will review the concepts of sustainable design while providing specific examples of best practices. In addition to a variety of building features, they will also include how they have supported districts by bringing the concepts of sustainable design into the classroom with curriculum materials
Limited Capacity Max 175 attendees
11:30 AM
to 1:00 PM
Leveraging Board Relationships to Enhance Student Achievement
13 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon V
Paula Latvenas, Catapult Learning
This interactive session will engage board members in a thoughtful discussion of strategies to enhance their contributions to student achievement and participation. The program is designed to foster the exchange of best practices that have been successfully implemented in diverse districts across the country.
Limited Capacity Max 35 attendees
11:30 AM
to 1:00 PM
New Jersey Charter Schools, Surveying the Landscape
7 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon VIII
Morton Marks, School Business Administrator/Technology Director and founder of the NJ Charter Schools Business and Technology Association; Mitchel P. Mund, President, Fortitude Insurance; Mendham Kamaal Bennett, President, New Jersey Education Consortium (NJEC), Keyport
There are many misunderstandings circulating about New Jersey charter schools. This program will clearly detail the funding issues for charters vs. boards of education and will spotlight potential points of collaboration between the two. There will also be discussion of new developments for charters in insurance (Educators Benefits Alliance) and purchasing and sports collectives (N.J. Education Consortium).
Limited Capacity Max 40 attendees
11:30 AM
to 1:00 PM
Student Activities; Proceed With Caution
37 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon I
David Wm. Bosted, Esq, Policy Consultant, NJSBA Legal & Policy Services
In the aftermath of the state budget crisis, many school districts are considering student activity fees to offset the cost of extracurricular activities. But this is an area in which school boards must tread lightly. Before enacting activity fees, boards should consider carefully all the implications. If a district does decide to take this route, there are several policy issues and practical questions that must be addressed and answered.
Limited Capacity Max 50 attendees
11:30 AM
to 1:00 PM
Student Centric Budgeting; Preserving Jobs
23 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon IV
Michael Stefkovich, Board Member, Tewksbury; Mr. William Petrick, Tewksbury Township Superintendent
Help your district plan proactively to flourish in this era of economic and political demands. Our district has had drastic state aid reduction and three years of flat tax rates. At the same time, we have not had any teacher layoffs or program cuts and have advanced new curricular initiatives. This program will use a Power Point presentation to lead participants through case studies, and will include actively engage the audience through dialogue and conversation on the recent experiences of districts.
Limited Capacity Max 55 attendees
3:45 PM
to 5:15 PM
Building Relationships and Communicating with Parents 2010
18 Attendees
Location
Holiday Inn: Davidson
Thomas Greco, Math Teacher, Kinnelon High School
Teachers are the primary contact between schools and parents and are the ambassadors for any school district. But most teachers haven't had sufficient training to establish collaborative relationships with parents. Some seek to minimize parent contact, and as a result the communications are parent-initiated and frequently negative. Discover how your district can benefit when teachers build a professional, pro-active, information-rich relationship with parents, and how technology can facilitate teacher/parent communications.
Limited Capacity Max 60 attendees
11:30 AM
to 1:00 PM
Using a Professional Learning Community to Support Health and Academic Achievement in Your School
3 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon II
Karen Buonocore, MA, CHES, Relationship Manager, New Jersey Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a Partnership between the William J. Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association; Susan Anderson, Health and Physical Education Teacher , Perth Amboy High School; Cynthia A. Collins, M.S., Program Manager, Child and Adolescent Health, NJ Department of Health & Senior Services; Jared Roe, Health and Physical Education Teacher, Halsted Middle School, Newton
What can your school do to support student achievement and promote school wellness for students and staff? Hear from two schools that use a professional learning community approach known as "coordinated school healthâ to foster health and academic achievement.
Limited Capacity Max 80 attendees
3:00 PM
to 5:00 PM
Social Media: It's Not As Scary As You Think
20 Attendees
Location
Palace: NorthWest Ballroom
Jim Long, NBC News; Eric Scheinger, New Milford High School
Hear from two speakers using social media in very interesting ways. Jim Long (@newmediajim) is a cameraman with NBC News who covers the White House and President Barack Obama. The images he captures through his lens are only part of the story, the other part is what Jim shares with more than 30,000 followers on Twitter, offering the a very unique look at the Presidency and news gathering. You'll hear how Jim got involved in using Twitter and the challenges that he faces having a direct relationship with 30,000 people while working inside a massive corporation. Eric Scheinger is a High School Principal who is connected to his school and his community using Twitter and Facebook. His efforts have built a stronger school-community relationship and opened new doors for him professionally. His school has even received grants and news coverage as a result of his use of social media.
Limited Capacity Max 125 attendees
3:30 PM
to 5:00 PM
Changing the Industrial Age High School to Teach Modern/Digital Generation
6 Attendees
Location
Palace: Lecture Suite
Since as far back as one can remember the buildings that have taught our children have remained essentially the same in design and use. This session will review the background of the building designs, rationale for change and the potential options for changing these environments.
Limited Capacity Max 175 attendees
