- NJASA
- 2013
10 Reasons to Attend the 31st Annual NJASA/NJAPSA Spring Conference for Professional Development
Posted by Dr. Richard G. Bozza on 4/25/2013
· The latest educational developments in technology
· School security
· Curriculum
· Management strategies
· And more
Attendees will leave the conference as better leaders who can inspire and motivate others to give students a better education, and they will be better prepared to advance their personal career. There’s still time to register; the deadline is May 10th without a late charge. We hope you will join us.
Here is our top 10 list of reasons to put the Spring Conference on your professional development calendar for 2013.
1. Learn how your district can ramp up security at “Getting a Handle on District Security—Preparedness, Prevention/Mitigation, Response and Recovery.” This program will cover partnerships in school safety that enhance security both on a day-to-day basis and long-term.
2. Get ready for PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) in sessions including “Designing Classrooms to Prepare Students for PARCC” and “Preparing for PARCC – New Jersey Next Generation Standardized Assessment System.” Learn how to create classrooms that are problem-based, differentiated, student-centered and technology-infused.
3. Correct your misconceptions about school legal requirements for special education. Learn about special education legal requirements from keynote speaker Dr. Perry Zirkel. Dr. Zirkel is a Lehigh University professor who holds a Master of Law from Yale and is author of more than 1,200 pieces on school law.
6. Discover the unintended consequences of digital education. Keynote speaker Hall Davidson of Discovery Education will present “Deep Unexpected Consequences: Knowledge and Leadership in the Age of Digital Education.”
8. Network with fellow professionals. Use this opportunity to establish and grow relationships with your peers. From networking lunches to the President’s Reception, there is ample opportunity to meet new members and renew old friendships.
9. Browse the latest tools and resources. The Exhibit Hall offers both new and time-tested products and services to help your district work more effectively.
10. Get reimbursed for overnight lodging (if you qualify). The Commissioner of Education approved a waiver for overnight lodging, allowing districts to reimburse attendees approved to attend the conference.
We hope to see you there. Register today at https://www.njasa.net/domain/111 or call 609-599-2900. Make professional development a priority. And take your district to the next level.