Change Retreat: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone & Into Your Revitalized School Culture 

May 27, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA

Presenter: Jamie Brown, Assistant Principal, Holmdel High School and creator of ACCEPT U. 

Fee: $149

Educators across New Jersey realize the power and impact of Social and Emotional Learning but are often faced with questions around implementation. In this session, participants will learn about ACCEPT U, an SEL Curriculum Series focusing on Whole Child Development and Future Readiness, embedded in the principles of Character Education.

The “Change Retreat,” is an innovate, collaborative day of relationship and team building, requiring high-energy and full participation. Participants will leave this interactive session with strategies, activities, and turnkey-ready resources that support students in developing respect, tolerance, acceptance, empathy and inclusion.

Dealing with Difficult Students: Social Emotional Learning Made Easy with the Prosocial Matrix (2-Day Series)

Day 1: Feb. 6, 2020 (Day 1); 9 am - 1 pm at FEA

Day 2: Mar. 2, 2020 (Day 2); 9 am - 1 pm at FEA

Presenter: Phil Tenaglia, School Psychologist, Hamilton Twp Schools and Family Therapist, Growth Opportunity Center, Southampton, PA

Fee: $100 per session (You must register for Day 2 separately)

Day 1 is designed to introduce an evidenced-based, mindful approach to reclaim students who struggle socially and emotionally and help them get back on the road toward success and fulfillment in education and life. The Prosocial Matrix is a cutting edge approach that is used in elementary and secondary settings and is appropriate for all students. Teachers and educators using it report less stress, increases in achievement and attendance, and happier, healthier classrooms.

Dealing with Difficult Students: Social Emotional Learning Made Easy with the Prosocial Matrix  (2-day Series)

Day 2: Mar. 2, 2020; 9 am - 1 pm at FEA

Feb. 6, 2020 (Day 1); 9 am - 1 pm at FEA

Presenter: Phil Tenaglia, School Psychologist, Hamilton Twp Schools and Family Therapist, Growth Opportunity Center, Southampton, PA

Fee: $100 per session (You must register for Day 1 separately)

On day one you have been shown and experienced how to introduce the Matrix to get things up and running. You have also experienced how it can make a difference for you and those you serve. In part two, you will receive coaching, feedback and support while also building collaboration and shared purposes with your colleagues. Together we will discover and share what works… and have some fun.

Driving the CAR Process through Formative Assessment: Ensuring Equity and Inclusion for All Learners

May 14, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA

Presenter: Emil Carafa, Coordinator of Professional Learning, FEA

Vicki Duff, Coordinator of Professional Learning, FEA

Fee: $149

The Connected Action Roadmap (CAR) provides a coherent approach to curriculum, instruction, and assessment that builds a common language and understanding for all learners.  Critical to this process is the collaboration of professional learning communities (PLCs) whose work is supported by a series of CAR conversations. In this workshop, participants will take a deep dive into Conversation 7 which focuses on the power of formative assessment to drive instructional improvement and ensure that the needs of all learners are met.

3/24/20 from 9am - 3pm

Walnut Ridge Primary School, 625 Route 517, Vernon, NJ 07462

Presenters: David Nash, Esq., LEGAL ONE Director, George Scott, Ed.S, LMFT, LEGAL ONE Consultant

Fee: $150
Star Advantage and Subscription Eligible

When student or staff members are struggling with mental health and/or addiction issues, school districts face a series of complex legal, medical and educational issues. This workshop will provide clear guidance on the signs to look for when a student or staff member is dealing with mental health and/or addiction issues, strategies for assisting students and staff members, key steps to take in documenting any changes in behavior and their impact on student and staff performance and safety; and more.

See Brochure for additional details.

AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE IS REQUIRED. NO COPIES WILL BE PROVIDED.