Professional Learning Resources
September 2021
Women’s Leadership Conference – Sep. 30 & Oct 1, 2021
Sep. 30
Keynote: The Journey Through the Ranks – Dr. Kristi Wilson
- Carson Babies Initiative – School/Family Literacy Program – Diane Joyce, Tara Barnstead
- Confronting Subtle Sexism in Our Schools – Kelly Bosworth, Stacy Snider
- An Engaging Conversation About Enduring Leadership Issues – Marie M. Adair, Dr. Bari Erlichson, Joanne Kerekes, Dr. Adele T. Macula, Dr. Penelope Lattimer
- Fostering a Professional Community – Allison Staffin, Rebecca Metzger
- The Good Old Girls Club – Dr. Mitzi Morillo, Cicely Warren, Nelyda Perez, Dr. Ligia Alberto, Dr. Sumit Bangia Dr. Michael Kuchar
- Lessons From a Global Challenge – How the Pandemic Has Helped Educators Truly See Our
Students and Families – Dr. G. Kennedy Greene, Dr. Kathleen Taylor - Lighting a Path to Equity Through Student Agency – Dr. Ebony Green, Carolyne Quintana
- Mobilizing School Leaders to Improve Student Achievement – Dr. Adele T. Macula, Nancy Dondero, Dr. Eloise M. Forster
- School Equity for the Haves and the Have Nots – Fidelia Sturdivant
- Strong Women, Strong Teams – Dr. Jeanene S. Dutt, Dr. Sarah Billotti
- The Superintendent as Instructional Leader – Dr. Barbara Sargent
- Taking Control of Your Financial Future – Unique Considerations for Women – Ann Hughes, Bernadette Mitchell
Oct 1
- Leading Transformation in Special Education – Panelists: Lystrea Crooks, Peggy McDonald, Debby Sarmir, Candice Wells,
- A Very Unique and Powerful Journey – Maud Dahme
- “Chocolate, the Taste of Freedom” The Holocaust Memoir of a Hidden Child – Maud Peper Dahme
- “The Hidden Child” documentary:
https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/21790/
or on www.njvid.net/showvideo.php?pid=njcore:16543 - “The Hidden Child” Powerpoint
- Purposeful Coaching to Foster Leadership – Debra Gulick
- #RelationshipsMatter… Leverage Relationships for School Improvement – Catherine Havens, Dr. Tania Herzo
June 2020
ELL Summit 6/8/20
April 2020
Tools for Families: Partners in Supporting Our Children
SESSION 1: Addressing the Social and Emotional Well-Being of the Whole Family – April 14, 2020
March 2020
I&RS: The Next Generation – Mar. 11, 2020
Preventing and Managing Challenging Behavior: Evidence-Based Interventions in Schools – Mar. 9, 2020
Best Practices in Writing IEPs – Mar. 5, 2020
February 2020
Pathways to LGBTQ Inclusive Schools Through Instruction and Leadership – Feb. 6, 2020
Dealing with Difficult Students: Social and Emotional Learning Made Easy With Prosocial Matrix (Day 1) – Feb. 6, 2020
Developing Mathematics Learners and Doers – Feb. 5, 2020
January 2020
Enhancing Social Emotional Learning With a Focus on Special Education – Jan. 15, 2020
Implementing a Tiered System of Support in Your District (Day 2) – Jan. 13, 2020
- New Jersey Tiered System of Supports Guidelines – Stage 1
- New Jersey Tiered System of Supports Guidelines – Stages 2-5
Assistant Principal/Vice Principal 2020 Expo – Jan. 10, 2020
- Breakout Session: I&RS Teams, 504 Concerns
- Comprehensive School Tobacco Policy
- Student Safety Data System Guidance
- Latest on Vaping, New Instructional Requirements and Addressing Code of Conduct Issues
- Legal Issues in Social Media
December 2019
Intervention and Referral Services: The Next Generation – Dec. 19, 2019
Getting to Effectiveness: Leveraging Your Data to Drive Special Education Outcomes – Dec. 4, 2019
November 2019
Intervention and Referral Services: The Next Generation – Nov. 20, 2019
SEL and the Arts – Nov. 11, 2019
- Arts Ed NJ presentation
- NJPAC Program Overview & SEL Evaluation
- The Status and Promise of Social-Emotional and Character Development for Students via the Arts – Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D.
- Arts Education and Social-Emotional Learning Outcomes Among K–12 Students: Developing a Theory of Action
- Social and Emotional Learning in Schools – From Programs to Strategies
- Improving College and Career Readiness by Incorporating Social and Emotional Learning
- Ready to Lead – survey
- Teaching the Whole Child
- Social-Emotional Learning Assessment Measures for Middle School Youth
- Academic learning + Social-emotional learning = national priority
Dealing with Difficult Students: Social Emotional Learning Made Easy with the Prosocial Matrix – Day 1 – Nov. 4, 2019
- Powerpoint – Prosocial ACT Matrix
- Powerpoint – Addressing Dangerousness and Mental Health under IDEA and Section 504: An Overview of Key Legal Requirements
Special Ed Directors Toolkit – Nov. 1, 2019
- Supportive & Restorative Practices
- Positive Behavior Support in Schools
- Dumont CMO Collaboration PowerPoint
- Roselle Collaborative Consultation Model Powerpoint
- Template for Collaboration Meetings
- OOH School Notification Letter
- School and District Letter
October 2019
Safety for All: A Blueprint for Schools and Outside Agencies Working Together – Oct. 29, 2019
- Statement of Chief Christopher Battiloro to the Mayor and Town Council
- Lockdown Drill
- Safety for All Summit Panel Discussion with DOE and DCF
Developing Mathematics Learners and Doers – Oct. 24, 2019
- Agenda
- Powerpoint
- Anticipation Guide for PBL
- PBL Lesson Plan Template
- Challenge Cards for PBL Activity
- PBL Facilitation Questions
- Resources to support Problem Based Learning
Our Community Cares – Oct. 4, 2019
- Child Wellness Institute – Repacking Backpack
- Trauma Responsive Policy
- Cares Overview
- The Conflict Cycle
- The Resilient Brain
- Handle with Care
July 2019
Arts Integration Leadership Institute – Jul. 15-17, 2019
- Understanding Culturally Relevant Instruction – Robin Daniels, Ed.D.
- Update from the NJDOE
- Integrating Arts Respectfully – Arla Patch, BFA, Ed., MFA
- Kumpf School
- Creating Professional Development Opportunities to Encourage Arts Integration – Moorestown School District
- Zentangles – Moorestown School District
- Arts Ed Now: Making the Case for Creative Learning
- Building Greater Understanding About Native American History
- Teaching the listening skills that help people connect with classical music – George Marriner Maull
- What do we mean when we use the word listening? – George Marriner Maull
Digital resources from Smithsonian Institute:
- Getting Started in the Smithsonian Learning Lab Guide
- Smithsonian Learning Lab Collection | New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA) Arts Integration Planning Tool
- Smithsonian Learning Lab Collection | How might we re-design our classroom?
- Smithsonian Learning Lab Profile | Cooper Hewitt Education Department
- Smithsonian Learning Lab Collection | Slow Looking: Untitled, by El Anatsui
- Smithsonian Learning Lab Collection | Black Panther Movie Collection
March 2019
NJDOE Curriculum Units Project
English Language Learners Summit – March 21, 2019
- Keynote Address – Creating Translanguaging Spaces Across Classroom Contexts
- Translanguaging to “re-see” and “re-hear” emergent bilingual students
- Dual Language Programming
- Workshop Activity
- Legal Rights of ELLs
- New Jersey Cultural Competency and English Language Learners Institute and Mentoring Program
- NJPSA/FEA 2019 ELL Summit Family Engagement Resources
- Parent/Community Engagement
- Composite Model for Delivery of Services
- Immigrant vs. Refugee
- Addressing the Needs of SLIFE ELLs
- Best Practices for ELLs & Limited ELLs
- WIDA Focus On – SLIFE: Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education