Discipline Disparities: Problems and Potential Solutions
SRI & ETTC 10 W. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ, United StatesAccording to The Washington Post, “Federal data released on April 24, 2018, shows racial disparities in school discipline are worsening”. George Guy, principal of the Rosa International Middle school in Cherry Hill, NJ, will be leading a workshop to discuss equity issues among racial and ethnic minority students. Specifically, what discipline disparities are, what may
Engineering is Elementary (K-5) [PD]
Liberty State Park 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ, United StatesIntroducing children to engineering in elementary schools brings a host of benefits. It allows children to apply math and science skills to real-world scenarios, encourages teamwork and problem-solving, and introduces them to a field that could eventually lead to a successful and rewarding career. Attendees will receive professional development hours and access to Liberty Science
Multiplication and Division Concepts and Development of Calculation Fluency, Grades 3-5 (PD)
Busch Campus-Rutgers New Brunswick-100 Sutphen rd. 100 Sutphen Road, Piscataway“If you’re looking for innovative ways to teach multiplication and division, this one-day professional development workshop will be a tremendous step-forward. Having the ability to teach the concepts first and guide students into developing strategies will lead to a better understanding over all. The workshop addresses multiplication tables, the use of inverse operation to find
Extinctions Late Night
Rutgers Geology Museum 85 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesWhat are mass extinctions? How many times has it happened? What are the most major extinctions in Earth’s history? If the answers to these questions sound intriguing, it’s time to visit the Rutgers Geology Museum. They are hosting an evolution-themed night for people of all ages to come explore the “Big Five” Extinctions and gain
Youth Mental Health First Aid (PD)
SRI & ETTC 10 W. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ, United StatesThe Mental Health First Aid class covers topics such as anxiety, depression, substance abuse, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. It is imperative for teachers, school staff, and other adults who regularly interact with young people to understand the risk factors and warning signs of these mental
Fun and Engaging Activities Addressing Measurement and Data Structures (K-2) (PD)
Rowan University-Glassboro Campus/South Jersey Technical Park 401 N Campus Drive, James Hall, Classroom 3099, Glassboro, NJ, United StatesYou can be great at teaching measurement! All it takes is an understanding of where kids are at developmentally, along with the perfect activities and lessons. Using everyday activities and experimenting with real objects help children understand measurement concepts. That’s why this workshop will be hands-on and gratifying! A group discount is available for five
Going Organic in High School
WebinarGeneral chemistry courses may teach students some of the basics, but they do not prepare students for organic chemistry as the two are fundamentally different. Dr. Roxanne Spencer, Upper School Science Teacher and Science Department Chair from Ranney School in Tinton Falls, NJ, will be presenting ways to incorporate organic chemistry concepts into the general
Just Say Know: Reframing Our Understanding of Drug Use in Teens (PD)
Garfield Park Academy 24 Glenolden Lane, Willingboro, NJ, United StatesTo prevent teen substance abuse, adults should set a good example and communicate openly with adolescents. Dr. Sandy Gibson, Ph.D., LCSW, and Associate Professor in the Department of Counselor Education
NJCTE 2019 Spring Conference: Doorways to Teaching in a Digital World (PD)
Ridgewood High School 627 East Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ, United StatesBroken into three sessions, this event has so much to offer. As described in the title, there will be professional panel presentations on the future of education in the digital
12th Annual Autism Institute Conference (ACT48 & PQAS Credit Hours)
Gwynedd Mercy University University Hall 1325 Sumney Pike, Gwynedd Valley, PA, United StatesWith more than one million children in America on the autism spectrum, Gwynedd Mercy University saw a need to educate individuals who work with special needs children. In an effort