Administrators Evaluating Administrators- Strategies to Strengthen the Process of Evaluating Colleagues 
Feb. 27, 2020; 9 am - 1 pm at Brick PD Center
Presenter: Anthony Scotto, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Hamilton Township School District
Fee: $100
Administrators invest deeply in the feedback and evaluation process of teachers, but we need to support the growth of the administrator through the challenging process of evaluation. If you are a central office or building leader responsible for evaluating other administrators, come to this session to learn specific strategies and tools that will support your colleagues’ evaluation experience with meaningful, actionable reflection, artifact collection, the evaluation conference, and the importance of suggestions for professional growth. Both roles in the evaluation process will benefit from this training session. Teams are encouraged to attend.

BrandED Bootcamp

Mar. 11, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA

Presenters: Trish Rubin Founder, Trish Rubin Ltd. Global Marketing Instructor /Author & Speaker; and Judith Wilson, Former NYC Principal/ PD Trainer Executive Leadership Institute & BrandED Certified Trainer

Fee: $149

In an Age of Attention Build a School Brand beyond a Logo, Mascot and Website by Claiming your Power as Storyteller-in-Chief.

BrandED Bootcamp is an active, professional development day focused on the Why of Branding and the Development of Personal Brand and School Brand. In this collaborative session, participants use the Power of Three value that marketers know: IMAGE, PROMISE and RESULT featured in the book, BrandED. Former New Jersey educators, Eric Sheninger and Trish Rubin have adapted brand defining tools for empowering school communities in a digital and social age.

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.

Design Solutions: Let’s Get Messy! 
Feb. 19, 2020; 9:00 am - 3 pm at FEA
Presenter: Marcos Navas, Founder and CEO of Hands on Coding
Fee: $149
With the world being so connected and collaborative, problems and setbacks, or “messy” problems, have also become widespread and abundant. However, with the right toolset, these “messy” problems can be used as opportunities to foster innovation and creative problem-solving. In this session, Marcos Navas will explore how to use IDEO’s Teachers Guild Human-Centered Design Thinking to take on these “messy” problems. We will explore ways Human-Centered Design can be used in the classroom, school, district, and larger systems to design solutions.

Developing Impactful Arts Integration: From Planning to Practice

Mar. 2, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA

Presenter: Wendy Liscow, Program Director, Education, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation; and Shawna Longo, Arts Integration Specialist and Music Educator, Hopatcong School District

Fee: $149

Arts integration is an effective strategy for cultivating positive climate and culture, as well as deepening student engagement. This workshop will immerse participants in the fundamental components of high-quality arts integration. In each highly participatory session, the knowledge and skills needed to move confidently from planning to implementation will be explored. Drawing upon the framework articulated in the New Jersey Arts Integration Think and Do Workbook, participants will identify realistic goals and develop concrete actions steps to guide their arts integration work.

Developing Socially and Emotionally Healthy Students

Apr. 29, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm at FEA

Facilitator: Bob Price, FEA Consultant 

Target Audience: K-12 Administrators and Teacher -Leaders

Fee: $149

Schools, along with families and the community, are key to children successfully navigating healthy relationships in an ever-changing society. Social and Emotional Learning  (SEL) must be at the heart of ensuring that each student feels safe in their environment and has the interpersonal skills to collaborate with peers and adults. In this session, participants will: (1) define the purpose of SEL and its connection to school climate, student growth, and the success of all learners; (2) understand the research and competencies that are the foundation for implementing effective SEL programs and practices; (3) identify strengths and weaknesses of current practices and programs to create next steps for strengthening SEL integration.

*Developing Socially and Emotionally Healthy Students
Feb. 12, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm at Brick Township PD Center
Presenter: Bob Price, FEA Consultant
Fee: $149
Target Audience: K-12 Administrators and Teacher - Leaders
Schools, along with families and the community, are key to children successfully navigating healthy relationships in an ever-changing society. Social and Emotional Learning must be at the heart of ensuring that each student feels safe in their environment and has the interpersonal skills to collaborate with peers and adults. In this session, participants will: (1) define the purpose of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and its connection to school climate, student growth, and the success of all learners; (2) understand the research and competencies that are the foundation for implementing effective SEL programs and practices; (3) identify strengths and weaknesses of current practices and programs

Discipline Disparities: Exploring Causes & Solutions

Apr. 1, 2020; 9 am - 3 pm at Brick PD Center

Presenter: George Guy, Principal, Cherry Hill Schools

Fee: $149

Target Audience: K-12 Administrators and Teacher-Leaders

This session will explore disparities in discipline among racial/ethnic minority students. Participants will understand several factors that lead to discipline disparities in classrooms at all levels. Participants will work on discipline plans and classroom management plans that will alleviate racial disparities with regards to racial/ethnic minorities being disciplined in inordinate ways.