Monmouth County Master Gardeners’ Fourth Annual SCHOOL GARDEN CONFERENCE
Monmouth County Agriculture Building 4000 Kozloski Road, Freehold, NJ, United StatesTHEME - ACADEMICS IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS: School Gardens and Beyond. This conference exists to help schools (on an individual basis) who have an outside garden or are looking to start one. There are numerous benefits for students to be involved in outdoor education and in providing appropriate settings to discuss and explore environmental issues.
Emerging Trends in Student Use of Controlled Dangerous Substances
FEA Conference Center 12 Centre Drive, Monroe Township, NJ, United StatesYou are most likely aware of the Opioid Crisis which is currently sweeping the state of New Jersey and much of the Country. This workshop will explore this crisis as well as other topics and trends with regards to the use of CDS (Controlled Dangerous Substances). What can you look for to determine if a
Empower Teacher Leaders to Make Learning Stick
Brick Township PD Center 101 Hendrickson Ave, Brick, New Jersey, United StatesThe pace of change in education continues to escalate. Keeping up with latest ideas and practices that will bring success in the classroom is increasingly challenging. There are new insights with corresponding strategies and constantly shifting demands that come at such a speed that maintaining focus on district and school-based professional development can be quite
NJSchoolJobs – Teacher Job Fair
Princeton Hyatt Regency 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ, United StatesIf you’re looking for a job in education, chances are you’ve checked out NJSchoolJobs.com. Today, a simple google search for “nj teacher jobs” or “jobs in education nj,” results in NJSchoolJobs.com as the number one search result. Since 1999, NJSchoolJobs has existed to provide a place for those interested in getting a job in education
There’s More to the Story: Using Story Maps to Engage Students in Science
Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough, NJ, United StatesGeared for 6-12 grade Science Teachers Lauren Morse, the Teacher Programs Developer at Liberty Science Center, shares her loves for science and education (former teacher) to help teachers take their project-based learning to a new level. In this particular session, teachers will learn how to engage students through story maps. You will be able
“Who stole the chocolate?” NGSS –aligned CSI Elementary Students Gr 1-5
Montclair State University-PRISM Center 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ, United StatesThis workshop is like a game of CLUE in the classroom. Participants will learn how to execute a crime scene investigation in the classroom setting so that little detectives (grades 1-5) can use simple materials to solve crimes. Students will collect evidence and analyze it in labs to arrive at solutions. Educators will take home
Nerd Camp NJ
Chatham High School 255 Lafayette Avenue, Chatham Township, NJ, United StatesIn the spirit of EDCAMP (an “unconference”) which is known for demonstrating teacher-led professional development, NERDCAMPNJ is a literacy inspired professional development event with workshops led by teachers, librarians, students and authors. In fact, there will be over 50 authors in attendance this year. Some of the speakers include (other speakers have yet to be
Cracking the QR Code
Bergen County ETTC 540 Farview Avenue, Paramus, NJ, United StatesHave you tried using QR Codes in your classroom? QR (Quick Response) Codes provides an alternative way for students to access information really quickly on the internet (a link, video, text, etc). They provide an exciting element to the lessons and assignments you are already working with by giving students a cool and easy way
Mindfulness for Teachers
SRI & ETTC 10 W. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ, United StatesMindfulness is a hot topic in education right now. This session exists to help educators implement mindfulness practices in the classroom to help students regulate their behavior and focus on learning. More specifically, (as explained by the ETTC): “Teachers will explore evidence pointing to the positive effects of mindfulness including increased lowered stress, greater ability
Advocacy in Action: Accessing Effective Services for Students with Disabilities
The College of Saint Elizabeth 2 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ, United StatesThe Alliance of Private Special Education Schools in Northern New Jersey announces its 2018 Conference and Resource Fair, "Advocacy in Action." The event will feature keynote speakers and disability rights advocates, Senator Richard Codey and David Hespe, Esq., former Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Education, among others. Educators, parents, families, and service providers