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
10:00 AM
to 11:30 AM
Shifting Our Schools Towards A Sustainable Future, Presented by Parette Somjen Architects
9 Attendees
Location
Palace: Gatsby's
Type Group Session, Facilities, Curriculum
Jaimie Cloud, President, The Cloud Institute and Winnie Fatton, Project Manager, The Municipal Land Use Center at The College of NJ
In this session we will introduce the Framework for Education for Sustainability (EfS) that the Cloud Institute has developed over the past 15 years. We will explore and discuss the rationale for EfS and introduce the knowledge, skills, attitudes and enduring understandings that are core to our work. We will also discuss the relevance of the dynamics of systems and change, the commons, natural laws and principles, responsible citizenship and sustainable economics as integral to sustainable systems. In addition, we will facilitate a dialogue on what can be done with our current resources, and the role of catalytic leadership in the change process. Presented by Parette Somjen Architects visit them online at www.planetpsa.com
Limited Capacity Max 175 attendees
Board Members, Trustees, Chief School Administrators, School Business Administrators, Curriculum Directors, Facilities Directors and Staff
Website www.planetpsa.com
10:15 AM
to 11:45 AM
Algebra I by the End of 8th Grade: One District's Story
11 Attendees
Location
Holiday Inn: Easton
Type Group Session, Curriculum
Jorden Schiff, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, Readington Township Public Schools
Three years ago the Readington Township Public School District began to analyze national trends that focused on increasing the percentage of students taking Algebra I by the end of 8th grade. Those students who successfully complete this course before entering high school have a better opportunity to take Calculus before entering college. Many studies have documented that students who successfully complete Calculus before college are more likely to enter into fields such as mathematics, physics, and engineering. American educators need to do a better job of preparing our students for these fields if we wish to be competitive globally in the future. This presentation will guide the audience through the process in Readington to increase the percentage of students successfully completing Algebra I by the end of their middle school experience. In 2007, 32% of 8th graders successfully completed Algebra I. In 2010, 50% completed the course successfully. It is our hope that our experience may be helpful for those districts interested in increase the rigor of their math program.
Limited Capacity Max 60 attendees
11:30 AM
to 1:00 PM
A Short Course on Gifted Students and Gifted Education:Why is gifted education important?
25 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon III
Type Group Session, Curriculum
Elaine Mendelow, President, NJ Association for Gifted Children
What are the components of a strong gifted and talented program? Is your district in compliance with state code in this area? This program will discuss ways to identify gifted and talented students and effective strategies for enhancing a program. Resources will be provided to enrich education in your district.
Limited Capacity Max 40 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
The Critical Link Between Green Buildings and Green Curriculum
1 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon VI
Jay Perantoni, FAIA, Principal at SSP Architects; John Henry, Program Director; Paul Qvale, LEED AP, CSDP, Director of Sustainable Services, Hillmann Consulting Group
Green schools must operate in tandem with green curriculum. It is not enough for architects and builders to design and construct green schools: when teachers and staff are engaged in the process, buildings can achieve a higher threshold of energy efficiency at much lower costs. Similarly, teachers and facility operators can work together to operate conventional buildings in much greener ways. When properly executed, incorporating environmental awareness principles into education both reduces costs and enhances education.
Limited Capacity Max 40 attendees
3:00 PM
to 4:30 PM
'YOU CAN': New Jersey National Guard Education Team
Location Palace: Lecture Suite
Location Palace: Lecture Suite
SFC Freeman; SSG Shanahan
The NJARNG-RRC-EDT is committed to organizing educational programs for high schools throughout the State of New Jersey. Our "Partners in Education" programs create strong partnerships with New Jersey Educators and the NJARNG. Together we can meet our common goals which is to help New Jersey students become active community members and productive citizens. We will share information about our motivated manpower, trained professional support and student programs that are available for the academic year 2010-2011 at no cost to the district.
Limited Capacity Max 125 attendees
10:30 AM
to 12:00 PM
The New Jersey Model Schools in the Arts Project
5 Attendees
Location
Holiday Inn: Easton
Kristin Wenger, Director, NJ Arts Education Partnership; Bob Morrison, President, Quadrant Arts Education Research
Participants will hear a visiting team's experience and learn the attributes shared by model schools in the arts and how this can be applied to their own districts. Best practices and real solutions will be shared from this groundbreaking comprehensive study conducted on model arts programs in NJ. The resulting information will be used to mentor schools and districts seeking improvement. See what excellence in the arts looks like and learn how this can be used to create change in your district.
Limited Capacity Max 60 attendees
11:30 AM
to 1:00 PM
Close the Gaps with Career and College Readiness On Line
7 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon IV
Dr. Rich DiPatri, Former Superintendent of Brevard County Schools, Florida and Jersey City Schools, Jersey City; E. Jane Gallucci, National School Boards Association Past President, former Rockaway Borough school board member and Pinellas County (Florida) school board member
Explore using 21st century technology to put every student on the road to success. Online resources can implement college and career readiness programs for all students; increase the number of students who obtain a readiness score on the PSAT, SAT, or ACT and earn college credit in high school; and increase the number of students who graduate from high school. Discuss with experts how to keep students in school by offering a breadth of academic and career programs online that are accredited and cost effective.
Limited Capacity Max 55 attendees
11:30 AM
to 1:00 PM
Don't Be Scared by the Words Special Ed
2 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon VI
Michael I. Inzelbuch, Esq., Lakewood
Board members and school administrators often have to rely almost completely upon attorneys and directors of special education when they make significant decisions affecting a district's special ed programming and budget. The program will provide board members with a working knowledge of special education mandates and programs.
Limited Capacity Max 40 attendees
11:30 AM
to 1:00 PM
Improving Student Achievement with Data: The Administrators Role
16 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon VII
Dr. Steven Arnoff, Education Specialist, Infinite Campus
Districts today have more extensive and powerful information on students than ever before. Using that data properly to make decisions can help improve student achievement. This program will acquaint participants with how to identify and discuss the essential questions that board members and administrators should examine, and will also demonstrate how to create powerful visual presentations of data analysis results that identify resource and program modifications to improve student, building and district level achievement.
Limited Capacity Max 35 attendees
11:30 AM
to 1:00 PM
NJ EXCEL: A Model for Leadership Succession
3 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon VIII
Scott Rocco, Interim Superintendent, Hillsborough Township Public Schools, instructor in the NJ EXCEL Program
The quality of school leadership and teaching are two of the most critical factors to ensure equal opportunity and learning for all students---and they are inextricably linked. NJ EXCEL (Expedited Certification for Educational Leadership) is a state-approved non-traditional program leading to certification for supervisor, principal, school administrator, and director of school counseling services in lieu of traditional graduate studies in educational administration. This presentation will address the context, process and content of NJ EXCEL. Jeff Graber, Ed.D., Associate Director of School Leadership Programs, Foundation for Educational Administration
Limited Capacity Max 40 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
2:45 PM
to 4:15 PM
The Role of Place in Shaping Curriculum
6 Attendees
Location
Holiday Inn: Davidson
Type Group Session, Curriculum
Jay Perantoni, AIA, NCARB, Principal, SSP Architectural Group; Dr. Timothy Frederiks, Superintendent, Allamuchy Township School District; Paul Qvale, Director of Sustainable Services, Hillman Group
The Mountain Villa Primary School is one of our State's most unique examples of collaboration with the community and the state to achieve outstanding facility results. A remarkable series of events transpired to bring this project to fruition, including acquisition by the NJDEP Green Acres program of a portion of the site concurrent with a community referendum campaign for its funding, as plans advanced through the NJ Highlands preservation area standards required for construction. The goal for the primary school was always the use of the site for environmental education for all ages, which is now being realized in its occupancy by students and use by the community.
Limited Capacity Max 60 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
