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Monday, October 24, 3:10 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Room: 310
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....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Ms  Allison Mulch
Director of Education
New Jersey Audubon
Speaker
John Blair
Staff
Jackson Twp Bd of Ed
Speaker
Stella Nwanguma
Staff
Winslow Twp Bd of Ed
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Tuesday, October 25, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

  • Room: 304
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....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Ms  Dorothea Fernandez
Director of Pupil Services
Howell Township Public Schools
Speaker
Mr.  Ian Hockley
Executive Director
Dylan's Wings of Change/Wingman
Speaker
Mr  Joseph Isola
Superintendent of Schools
Howell Township Schools

Tuesday, October 25, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

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....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Ms  Suzanne Cornell
Director Strategic Partnerships and Engagement, NJ YMCA State Alliance
NJ YMCA State Alliance
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Tuesday, October 25, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

  • Room: 410
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....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Dr.  Matthew Scanlon
Principal
Phillipsburg High School

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....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Ms  Lisa Schleer
Vice President of Strategic Educational Partnerships
Stages Learning
Speaker
Michael Caliguiri
Education Ambassador
Stages Learning
Speaker
Dr.  Michelle Nutini
District and Educator Advocate
Stages Learning
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Tuesday, October 25, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday, October 25, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM

Wednesday, October 26, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

  • Room: 310
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....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Ms  Liz Warner
Co-Founder and Co-Director
School Culture and Climate Initiative

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....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Kelsey Rosell
Chief Revenue Officer
Student EI
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Wednesday, October 26, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Wednesday, October 26, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

  • Room: 407
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....
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Shawna Longo
Arts Integration/STEAM Specialist
Morris Plains School District, Hopatcong Borough Schools