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Monday, October 24, 3:10 PM - 4:00 PM
The Winslow Township BOE believed pursuing sustainable practices would improve student health and academic performance while decreasing operational costs. The Jackson School District’s sustainability efforts were strongly supported by its board and resulted in multiple honors. Hear how their visions were implemented and led to national recognition and student success....
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Tuesday, October 25, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Meet Ian Hockley, founder of Dylan's Wings of Change, and district leaders from the Howell Township Public Schools who have partnered to bring change to school communities. They will provide information and experiential training on how to build strong school communities through peer-to-peer leadership programs....
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Tuesday, October 25, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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Tuesday, October 25, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Room: Ocean Avenue Learning Lab
This Learning Lab will provide participants with information about YMCA programs and services that support the Whole School, Whole Community and Whole Child Model. Explore how YMCAs can support efforts to help students thrive. Leaders will provide an overview and highlight how YMCA can partner with youth and families....
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Tuesday, October 25, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Attendees will learn how to utilize in-house resources to open lines of communication between students and teachers, and between the school and community. This is especially important amid COVID-19, which has left school communities struggling to reassimilate students, bridge learning gaps, and relearn the value and importance of interpersonal relationships....
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Tuesday, October 25, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
- Room: Ocean Avenue Learning Lab
Come explore lessons, materials and contents of the Academic Readiness Intervention System, ARIS™. Due to growing demand, Stages Learning has created a comprehensive, personalized learning curriculum for students with autism, language acquisition, or school readiness challenges. Learn how ARIS™ can support students, teachers and staff....
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Tuesday, October 25, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday, October 25, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
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Wednesday, October 26, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Gain a better understanding of social-emotional and character development, and its benefits. Discuss the data briefs created by SEL4NJ on how SEL impacts a variety of areas, including student connections and subject areas. You’ll leave with useful talking points to be used to answer questions from parents about SEL....
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Wednesday, October 26, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Room: Tennessee Avenue Learning Lab
Teaching soft skills is increasingly important, but it can be challenging for educators to do so. Learn how to evaluate and teach soft skills, which are widely recognized and linked to academic and career success....
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Wednesday, October 26, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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Wednesday, October 26, 1:45 PM - 2:35 PM
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Wednesday, October 26, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
The arts naturally align with social and emotional learning (SEL), because the creative process is about responsible decision-making. This workshop will shine light on the parallels that exist between music classes and SEL. Learn strategies to build community in all classrooms....
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