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.

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.

Addressing Staff and Student Mental Health Issues

6/10/20 from 9am - 3pm

Walnut Ridge Primary School, 625 Route 517, Vernon, NJ 07462
(Previously postponed from 3/24/20)

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.