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Professional Development Opportunities for School Administrators Summer 2025

Presented by the SRI&ETTC at Stockton University

The SRI&ETTC is proud to offer a School Administrators Professional Development Series in Summer 2025 presented by Stockton University faculty and Education Law Attorneys. 

The workshops listed below are also available as custom programming that can be brought to your district at the date and time that works for the district schedule. Contact Dr. Barbara Hagerty, barbara.hagerty@stockton.edu, to discuss professional development options.

Please note the workshop delivery method prior to registration. Hybrid workshops are being offered as an in-person and Zoom sessions. The Live online via Zoom Sessions are only available online. The in-person sessions will take place at the SRI&ETTC in Galloway, NJ. Please register for the delivery method that works best for your district. If you have any questions please contact the SRI&ETTC at 609-626-3867 for more information.

Structuring Your I&RS Team for a Successful Year · Hybrid Delivery

July 22, 2025 · 9 am to 12 pm

An I&RS team provides the school with an institutionalized mechanism and comprehensive strategy for enabling staff and families or caregivers to collaborate systematically over time. This collaboration requires careful planning and maintenance to become an integral and valued part of the educational system. A strong I&RS team is necessary for an I&RS system to work effectively in a school.

This session will define the characteristics of an effective team while providing administrators with recommendations for team composition. Team member roles and responsibilities will be clarified. In addition, this session will identify the support needed for I&RS team operations from the board of education, central office administrators, building administrators, and school staff. Participants will learn the best practices for collaborative decision-making. The relationship of I&RS teams to other building-based groups will be explored. Finally, participants will explore appropriate models for I&RS functions.

Please note: This workshop is being offered as a Hybrid Course with in-person and Live via Zoom registration options. When registering for this course please select the option that best suits the needs of your district.

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School Law Boot Camp for School Administrators· Hybrid Delivery

July 23 & July 24, 2025 · 9 am to 3 pm

Today's school leaders work in a dynamic, fast-paced school law environment, and administrators are challenged to keep up with the changes. Administrators will review legal standards on HIB, Student Rights, Employer and Employee Rights, and Special Education.

Day One: HIB Including Social Media and Student Rights and First Amendment Rights

The HIB Including Social Media module will focus on the new HIB regulations and review relevant school law cases. The module will focus on student rights and responsibilities, including constitutional rights such as freedom of speech, disciplinary actions, social media, 24/7 rule, student athletic contracts, and transgender rights. In this module we will also review Special Education with a concentration on the district's roles and responsibilities, 504 Plans, IEP Plans, home-instruction and graduation.

Day Two: New Legal Considerations in K-12 Schools and Employee Rights Refresher for School Administrators

The New Legal Considerations in K-12 module will discuss laws and regulations regarding school closure, virtual instruction, and what powers/tools districts have to address emergency situations. The Employer and Employee Rights module will focus on employer and employee rights and responsibilities, including constitutional rights such as freedom of speech, disciplinary actions, grievances, tenure charges, non-renewals, and reductions in force. This interactive workshop will review the tenure charge process, concentrating on the district's roles and responsibilities, as well as review the legal standards and discuss proper documentation.

Although we encourage participants to attend both days of School Law Boot Camp, participants can register for a single day if it best fits the needs of their district.

School Law Boot Camp for Administrators will be presented by William S. Donio, Esq.,Cooper Levenson and Amy L. Elco, Esq., Cooper Levenson

Please note: This workshop is being offered as a Hybrid Course with in-person and Live via Zoom registration options. When registering for this course please select the option that best suits the needs of your district.

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Danielson Refresher for Experienced Administrators · Online Program

August 13, 2025 · 9 am to 11 am

This workshop will focus on enhancing use of and addressing common challenges using the Danielson framework. Topics include determining a score when evidence falls between levels, con-ducting post-observation conferences, building inter-rater reliability, and working with your faculty leadership teams (e.g. DEAC, ScIP). Additionally, utilizing the framework for instructional improvement will be explored.

Please note: This workshop is being presented Live Online via Zoom only.

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Danielson for New Administrators · Online Program

August 14, 2025 · 9 am to 12 pm

This workshop will focus on developing a working knowledge of the Danielson Framework with exploration of the four domains and their components. Practice with collecting ample evidence, scoring the observation, and conducting the post-observation conference will be provided.

Please note: This workshop is being presented Live Online via Zoom only.

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Making the Mentoring Process More Meaningful · Online Program

August 21, 2025 · 9 am to 12 pm

In this workshop, mentors will explore the mentoring process and understand the requirements for working with novice teachers. Practical strategies, skills, information, and resources will be discussed that will help them to successfully mentor novice teachers and positively impact their professional growth. Through role playing, communication skills, and knowledge of adult learning principles, mentor teachers will be provided with resources that will not only help them to become effective mentors and role models, but will also expand their own professional expertise.

Please note: This workshop is being presented Live Online via Zoom only.



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• CS Coastal Hub: Advanced Physical Computing and Pedagogy (6-12), 7/10/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Exploring Data: Collect, Organize, and Understand! (Online Program), 7/17/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Unplugged Computer Science (Online Program), 7/22/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Coding with Drones, 7/24/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Exploring Unplugged and Integrated CS Concepts, 7/30/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Hands-On with Robots and Physical Computing, 8/12/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Using AI and Machine Learning with the Micro bits (Grades 6-8), 8/13/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Gamifying CS with MakeCode Arcade, 8/14/2025
• CS Coastal Hub : Future-Ready Learning: Data, Networks, and AI, 8/19/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Girls Who Code Clubs, Getting Started Deep-Dive (Online Program), 8/20/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Data Science with Python (9-12), 8/21/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Introduction to Python, 9/18/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Unplugged CS Through Stories: Games and Puzzles for Computational Thinking (Online Program), 9/23/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Python Programming Workshop - Part 2: Beyond the Basics (Online Program), 9/24 & 10/1/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Programming with Sphero Bolt, 10/8/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Enhancing Teaching and Learning with AI: Practical Tools for the Classroom, 10/23/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Coding with Drones, 11/13/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: MakerSpace: 3D Printing with Codeblocks, 11/17/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Unplugged Computer Science for Grades 6-8, 11/19/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Makerspace Open Exploration, 12/8/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Networks & the Internet for Secondary School Teachers (Online Program), 12/17/2025
• CS Coastal Hub: Ethics & AI for Grades K-12 (Online Program), 1/6/2026

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• Climate Change Learning Collaborative: ELO with Center for Aquatic Sciences, 6/23/2025
• Climate Change Learning Collaborative: Choosing and Evaluating High Quality Resources and Exploration of Lending Library (CORE #6), 6/25/2025
• Climate Change Learning Collaborative: Understanding Climate Change (CORE #1), 7/8/2025
• Climate Change Learning Collaborative: Climate Change and our Community: Coastline (CORE #2), 7/15/2025
• Climate Change Learning Collaborative: Core 3: Climate Change and our Community: Pinelands (CORE #3), 7/22/2025
• Climate Change Learning Collaborative: ELO with Marine Science Field Station, 7/23/2025
• Climate Change Learning Collaborative: ELO with Marine Science Field Station, 7/24/2025
• Climate Change Learning Collaborative: Designing Interdisciplinary PBL Units Aligned to NJSLS in Climate Change (CORE#4), 7/29/2025
• Climate Change Learning Collaborative: Teaching Interdisciplinary PBL Units on Climate Change Aligned to NJSLS and Incorporating Experiential Learning (CORE#5), 7/29/2025
• Climate Change Learning Collaborative: Core 6: Choosing and Evaluating High Quality Resources (CORE #6) (Online Program), 7/31/2025
• Climate Change Learning Collaborative: Understanding Climate Change (CORE #1), 8/4/2025
• Climate Change Learning Collaborative: Climate Change and our Community: Coastline (CORE #2), 8/4/2025
• Climate Change Learning Collaborative: Climate Change and our Community: Pinelands (CORE #3), 8/5/2025
• Climate Change Learning Collaborative: Designing Interdisciplinary PBL Units Aligned to NJSLS in Climate Change (CORE#4), 8/6/2025
• Climate Change Learning Collaborative: Teaching Interdisciplinary PBL Units on Climate Change Aligned to NJSLS and Incorporating Experiential Learning (CORE#5), 8/6/2025
• Climate Change Learning Collaborative: Choosing and Evaluating High Quality Resources (CORE #6) (Online Program), 8/7/2025

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The Science of Reading for Elementary Teachers (Grades Pk-3) · Hybrid Delivery

September 23, 2025 

The science of reading is a vast, interdisciplinary body of scientifically-based research about reading and issues related to reading and writing. This research has been conducted over the last five decades across the world and is derived from thousands of studies conducted in multiple languages. The science of reading has culminated in a preponderance of evidence to inform how proficient reading and writing develop; why some have difficulty; and how we can most effectively assess and teach and, therefore, improve student outcomes through prevention of and intervention for reading difficulties. This session will provide participants with strategies to shift practices to those that align with the research in order to improve student outcomes.

The Science of Reading Grade Specific Sessions: 

The Science of Reading for Kindergarten Teachers · September 25, 2025

The Science of Reading for First Grade Teachers · September 30, 2025

The Science of Reading for Second Grade Teachers · October 1, 2025

The Science of Reading for Third Grade Teachers · October 2, 2025

The Science of Reading (SOR) is a prominent and essential topic in education, but it can feel overwhelming with so much information available. These grade specific workshops are designed to demystify SOR and provide practical strategies for applying its principles in the classroom. Participants will explore the latest research, see real-life classroom examples, and gain hands-on tools to effectively implement SOR practices that support young learners' literacy development.

The Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers (Grades 4-12) · Hybrid Delivery

October 9, 2025

For educators of middle and high school students, there's no denying the importance of reading for student success. As a result, it's only right to make sure that education programs are based on the most up-to-date science of reading principles. What works for an elementary student will not necessarily work for those slightly older - and specific adjustments may be needed. This workshop aims to examine the "do's and don'ts" when teaching reading to students in grades 4-12 within the context of scientific research by reviewing positive behaviors (what you should do).

Please note: The Science of Reading workshops are being offered as hybrid sessions, there is an in-person registration option and an online registration option. The in-person sessions will take place at the SRI&ETTC in Galloway, NJ, the online option will take place live via Zoom. Please register for the delivery method that works best for your district. If you have any questions please contact the SRI&ETTC at 609-626-3867 for information.

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Workshops in the Cloud are online workshops offered by the SRI&ETTC that you can take from the convenience of your home or classroom. Workshops in the Cloud contain the same great content you would expect from our traditional workshops, but registrants can review the content as many times as needed within the allotted time frame and learn at their own pace.

Workshops in the Cloud are available for individual registrations, or for school districts looking to register multiple educators contact the SRI&ETTC at 609-626-3850.

Current offerings include:

• Dyslexia 1: What You Need to Know
• Dyslexia 2: Building on what you Already Know
• Google Admin Online
• Teacher Effectiveness Institute
• Writing with Spice
• SAMR
• Build Equity with Choice Boards
• Accessibility Tools for Today’s Classroom - Free workshop!
• Power Up Your Slides with Bitmoji - Free workshop!

Click here to register for a Workshop in the Cloud