On Target Delivers for You

May 17 Opening Keynote Session

David Flink, Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Eye to Eye, an organization run by and for individuals with learning differences like dyslexia. His vision is to create a world where one day all learners will be seen, heard, and valued.

May 18, General Keynote Session

NJASA Titanium Sponsor McGraw Hill will sponsor Dr. Salome Thomas-El, also known as Principal El,

Dr. Joseph Jones, and Dr. T.J. Vari. This trio will explore the importance of providing a unique blend of professional learning opportunities.

May 19 The NJASA School Security and Student Safety Ad Hoc Committee Co-Chairs, Dr. MaryJane Garibay, Chief Education Officer, Colts Neck Township Schools, and Dr. Charles Sampson, Chief Education Officer, Freehold Regional High School District will report on the committee activities and progress. They’ll also facilitate a panel discussion.

President's Message:

Prioritize Cybersecurity

By 2022-2023 NJASA President Tony Trongone

Chief Education Officer, Millville

Executive View:

Investing in Success: The Value of Executive Coaching for School District Leaders and Students

By NJASA Executive Director

Dr. Richard G. Bozza

Women in Leadership Corner:

Embracing Challenges through Authentic/Strength-Based Leadership

By Carrie M. Dattilo

Chief Education Officer

Union County Educational Services Commission

Curriculum Corner:

Democratic Education Embraces the Tenets of a Social Practice Perspective

By Danielle M. Da Giau, Ed.D. Chief Education Officer

Old Tappan Public School District

Legal Corner:

Requesting an Advisory Opinion from the School Ethics Commission

By Andrew Babiak, Esq.

Assistant Association Counsel

Navigating Divisive Conversations - Preventing District Flashpoints

May 2, 9:30 am - Noon Zoom Format

Today's flashpoints are entirely different - namely, they are multi-faceted, and comprised of factors that regularly go unaddressed.

Join NJASA and EAB

This presentation with EAB Research Advisory Services Senior Director Eric Flowers will support and show district leaders how to quickly deconstruct a complex flashpoint into simple parts and then deploy appropriate strategies accordingly.

NJASA members may register for and participate in this one-day seminar at no cost. Non-members may register and participate at the cost of $145.00 per person.

Partnership Corner:

NJASA World Language Partnership: Spanish for Schools Without a Teacher

By Sarah Thiemann, Owner/Founder, Certified K-12 Spanish Teacher

Sarah's Spanish School

Community Corner:

Collaborating with First Responders Helps Everyone!

By Denise A. Smallacomb Assistant Superintendent Morris-Union Jointure Commission