9:30 AM
to 11:00 AM
Transitioning Students to and Within Special Education, Presented by Centris Group
6 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon IV
MaryAnn Joseph, Special Education Consultant, NJ DOE - Learning Resource Center
Participants will learn how to analyze key aspects of instruction as a part of a systematic planning process to successfully transition students with disabilities to and within general education settings. Strategies that enable families and educators to work collaboratively throughout the transitioning process will be emphasized. Presented by Centris Group, visit them at www.centrisgroup.com
Limited Capacity Max 36 attendees
Website www.centrisgroup.com
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
3:00 PM
to 4:30 PM
Successful Transition to a New Chief School Administrator
22 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon IV
Susan McCusker, Field Service Representative and Paul Breda, Field Service Representative, NJSBA
The Board-Superintendent relationship is at the center of effective school governance. This year's pension law changes are expected to lead to record numbers of superintendent retirements, leaving many Boards with the challenge of transitioning to a new Superintendent. This Action Lab will examine the key elements that make up an effective Board-Superintendent relationship and explore the respective ways that the Board and the Superintendent can make the transition to a new Superintendent a success. Small group hands on activities will include assembling a Board/Superintendent roles puzzle, role playing, brainstorming, and a quiz.
Limited Capacity Max 36 attendees
9:30 AM
to 11:00 AM
Strategic Planning for School Districts
33 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon IV
Joanne Borin, Field Service Representative; Diane Morris, Field Service Representative, New Jersey School Boards Association
Understand strategic planning as a unique opportunity to set your district's course in line with your identified needs, being aware of the interests and demands of your district, attuned to future possibilities and aware of both the internal and external forces that will influence your journey. Attendees will take part in an activity that recognizes the strength of an organized process, will brainstorm the elements of excellence, will participate in a quiz, and will discuss their educational beliefs.
Limited Capacity Max 36 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
3:00 PM
to 4:30 PM
Digital Learning Communities; Global Collaborating for Staff and Students
12 Attendees
Location
Palace: Salon IV
Type Action Lab, Technology
Cynthia Pope, Gifted and Talented Enrichment Teacher/District Technology Coach, Kingwood Township School District
21st Century technologies allow teachers and students to connect anytime/anywhere to educational opportunities. This workshop will demonstrate creation of on-line communities of practice for teacher's to meet for professional development and students to meet for education, enrichment and enjoyment. Web 2.0 technologies including Skype and Adobe Connect will be demonstrated. Participants will be able to use free Internet tools to create an on-line meeting place for educational professional learning communities to meet. Participants will also be able to create an on-line community for students which can be used for book clubs, learning circles or interest clusters. Participants will also visit other Internet resources which can augment learning communities such as video conferencing, podcasting, blogging and Skyping.
Limited Capacity Max 36 attendees
