During this session, participants familiarize themselves with the impact and nature of the trauma that immigrant students and families face in their journeys to the US and even after their arrival. Participants use their knowledge of ACEs and the neurobiology of stress to take a fresh look at the social and emotional impact these challenging experiences may have but also look at practical, hands-on classroom strategies to improve outcomes in classrooms and schools. Broadening the lens even further, participants explore exciting new initiatives and practices around the country that promote equity and welcome immigrant student families into the school community, and prepare them for success.

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The SRI&ETTC is proud to offer a Speech-Language Specialist Professional Development Series presented by Stockton University faculty. This three-part series can be taken as a whole, or as a single course. Please review the course descriptions below to find the option that best fits the needs of your district.

Session One: Assessment and Treatment of English-Language Learners for Speech-Language Specialists - September 29, 2023

As student populations become more diverse, the need to conduct speech and language screenings and evaluations for English Language Learners has increased. This workshop will discuss best practices for conducting screenings and evaluations for English Language Learners. Topics will include dynamic assessment and the use of interpreters.

Session Two: Best Practices in School-Age Stuttering Assessment and Treatment - November 17, 2023

This course will provide an overview of best practices in the management of school-age children who stutter, and will provide an overview of the nature of stuttering framed according to Sheehan's "iceberg analogy”. Additional content will include best practices in assessment, therapy techniques, and dealing with attitudes and emotions.

Session Three: Evidence-based Practices for Speech Sound Disorders - December 8, 2023

Are there children with challenging speech sound disorders in your current caseload? From resistant "R” sounds to complex phonological disorders, this course will provide evidence-based information on how to approach speech sound disorders. We will begin with assessment and then move to treatment planning. Participants will be encouraged to share both current challenges as well as successes and tips for the speech-language specialists in attendance.

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In this interactive workshop, participants will explore the 2020 NJ Learning Standards in the Visual and Performing Arts through a new lens. Participants will make direct connections to the five social emotional competencies through the Arts Education and SEL Framework and reflect upon practices for building classroom culture where artistic SEL is a priority and every student will flourish. This workshop will help arts educators to plan robust arts education experiences, that support students to explore identity, experience belonging, and develop agency when making decisions as part of the creative process. This workshop is ideal for K-12 arts educators and anyone responsible for ensuring the arts standards are taught with fidelity.

This workshop is presented by Arts Ed NJ, artsednj.org, and the SRI&ETTC at Stockton University.

Click here for more information or to register for the Exploring 2020 New Jersey Student Learning Standards in the Visual & Performing Arts workshop.

As educators, we need to constantly use data to drive instruction. However, that can be easier said than done. In this workshop, we will share some user-friendly strategies that work, including:

- Looking for trends in the data to plan whole class lessons;

- Looking at individual scores to form small groups;

- Collecting additional data on a regular basis; and,

- Sharing the results with students to develop ownership and a growth mindset.

These strategies are designed to save educators time while using data to drive instruction.

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This workshop will focus on providing school leaders with information, research, and strategies that will further develop their understanding of social emotional learning (SEL) and the value it has in schools. In addition, participants will begin to plan how they can get started and/or plan for the next steps with SEL integration.

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The expanded version of this very successful and popular workshop will provide a full day of Spice Language Arts training, demonstrating how to identify and apply the skills needed to teach and enhance writing abilities at the elementary and middle school level for NJSLA. Language Arts teachers, special education teachers, and ELL teachers will learn a variety of techniques designed through years of practical use. Spice strategies have been successful in improving state assessment scores. After review of numerous state standards, participants will learn and practice unique assessment tools, skill application strategies for NJSLA prompts, and time testing awareness with encouragement tips. The instructor will demonstrate close reading and modeled writing strategies, unique skill teaching techniques, and application of common core and New Jersey's core curriculum language arts skills used in NJSLA essays. Written expression including chunking and conferencing will be covered extensively. Join us for an engaging day of Spice writing and you'll be prepared to help your students become better writers.

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We all know that students perform better when more writing is added to their lessons…but, oh, the paper grading that follows! When you consider that teachers in the higher grades have as many as 150 students, it all adds up to lost weeknights and weekends. This workshop will give participants choices from sixteen different techniques for reducing their time spent grading papers, while increasing the writing skills and achievement rates of their students at the same time.

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In this workshop participants will discuss the process of creating a 504 plan for a student, including the paperwork and procedures, as well as the legal requirements of a 504 plan. Participants will have a clear understanding of everything a school district needs to know to ensure your school is compliant. The information presented in this workshop is structured so that participants can turn-key the information with colleagues the next day. Participants will have time at the end of the workshop for a question and answer session.

Click here for more information or to register for What Schools Need to Know About 504 Plans to Ensure Compliance Training

In this workshop participants will learn how to develop caring and trusting relationships with students, and learn methods to help students de-escalate conflict and respond effectively to difficult social situations. Participants will learn to identify what disruptive students are communicating when they escalate conflict, and learn to understand the desperation cycle and how to end it. Participants will learn strategies to help disruptive students find more effective ways to meet their needs and work towards a more peaceful learning environment. In addition, educators will have the opportunity to discuss challenging behavior patterns with the instructor.

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In this workshop K-12 educators will learn hands-on, strength-based and solution focused methods that are designed to build resilience, individual well-being, and a healthy school environment for students and faculty. The program will support individuals in developing practical skills to apply to everyday life in and out of the school setting. Such skills include understanding mental health signs and symptoms of distress, trauma, digital health and creating a personal wellness recovery plan.

The goals of the program are to identify warning signs of students in distress (anxiety, depression, substance use); understand various types of trauma and how to support the coordination of care for the student to appropriate in-school services; establish healthy boundaries and limits in the classroom, including detaching from technology; and build resiliency as an educator, mentor, and student by learning how to create individual wellness plan

Click here for more information or to register for the Mental Health Resiliency workshop.

The Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway is a conference where educators hone their creative writing skills and expand their teaching strategies. Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Winter Getaway is known for challenging and supportive workshops featuring small classes led by award-winning professionals. Faculty include Grisel Y. Acosta, Marina Budhos, Roberta Clipper, Judy Copeland, John Cotter, Joe Costal, Celeste Doaks, Hugo dos Santos, Catherine Doty, R.G. Evans, L M Feldman, Luray Gross, Anndee Hochman, Marissa Johnson-Valenzuela, Tom McAllister, Nancy Reddy, Christine E. Salvatore, J. C. Todd, Vincent Toro and Gretna Wilkinson.

Participants will engage with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards by practicing different types of writing for different purposes and audiences; and have the opportunity to choose from workshops including fiction, playwriting, songwriting, memoir, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Each workshop offers craft discussion, writing prompts, writing time, feedback, motivation, and inspiration.

The conference was founded by veteran teacher Peter E. Murphy in the belief that when writers leave behind the distractions of their busy lives to gather in an encouraging community, they are able to make important breakthroughs in their art. The author of eleven books, Peter has received numerous awards and fellowships.

Click here for more information or to register for the Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway.