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Tuesday, October 21

Women in Ed Leadership

9:30 - 10:30 am - Room 412

We invite you to join us for this morning’s session which is designed to help women

in or aspiring to positions in educational leadership. With networking, support, and professional development, NJASA wants to create a clear pathway for women to engage, encourage, and inspire one another.

Open to All Conference Attendees

2026 NJASA Regional Superintendents of the Year Ceremony 

11:00 - 11:45 am Grandstand

Open to All Conference Attendees

Hiring for the Now with an Eye on the Future: Creative Solutions & Strategic Partnerships

2:45 - 3:45 pm - Room 412

In today's challenging talent landscape, traditional hiring methods and strained budgets often fall short. This interactive panel discussion cuts through the noise to deliver actionable strategies for creative hiring and partnership development in a time of significant shortages and budgetary pressures.

Join our expert panelists as they share their firsthand experiences and innovative approaches. We'll explore unconventional sourcing tactics, discover how to leverage strategic external partnerships to expand your talent pool, and learn how to effectively articulate the ROI of creative initiatives to secure crucial budgetary buy-in. Get ready to rethink your hiring playbook and leave with practical insights you can implement immediately to attract and retain the talent you need.

Open to All Conference Attendees

Wednesday, October 22

NJASA Executive Committee Meeting

9:00 - 10:30 am - Room 411

Open to NJASA Members Attending Workshop

Board of Education Support of Executive Coaching, Building Better Teams and Leaders

11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Room 412

Executive coaching is an essential leadership tool for executives across many industries, however, it has not been widely utilized by school and district leaders. This session is focused on executive coaching through the lens of board of education members and superintendents who have experience with executive coaching. The participants will discuss what traditional individual coaching means to their practice as leaders, as well as how coaching can support leadership team development. 

Open to All Conference Attendees

Great Schools New Jersey: An Association of High Needs School Districts - Beyond the Numbers: Navigating the Future of School Funding in New Jersey

12:45 - 1:45 pm - Room 412

Join Great Schools of New Jersey - a statewide coalition of high-needs districts - for a timely and forward-looking discussion on the future of school funding in the Garden State. This session will unpack the current landscape of state aid distribution, examine the latest trends in federal education funding, and explore how the 2025 gubernatorial transition may reshape priorities. With the March 1 funding deadline on the horizon, we’ll provide critical insights into what board members and administrators should anticipate - and how to advocate effectively for their students in an evolving fiscal environment.

Open to All Conference Attendees

School Administrator Residency Program Mentor Update

2:00 - 3:00 pm - Room 412

This one-hour session will highlight mentoring resources, mentoring protocols, and recent

recommendations from past residents. Participants will be encouraged to share best practices. Questions should be directed to Dr. Rick Spirito, rspirito@njasa.net

Open to NJASA Certified Mentors Only

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