NJASA's eNewsletter Volume 16 | February 4, 2026

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Leading with Vision, Voice, and Value

Women’s Leadership Conference 2026

Presented by NJASA and NJPSA/FEA

March 9-10, 2026 | Ocean Place Resort & Spa, Long Branch, NJ

NJASA and NJPSA/FEA are proud to present the 9th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference - a dynamic, two-day experience designed for key school leaders ready to lead boldly and authentically.


Join female educators and leaders from across New Jersey for an inspiring conference centered on Leading with Vision, Voice, and Value.

This year’s conference program is designed to spark meaningful dialogue, elevate leadership practice, and empower women to amplify their impact in schools and communities - take a look!


Expect bold ideas, transformative conversations, and powerful connections with trailblazing women who are shaping the future of education. Together, we will celebrate leadership, strengthen networks, and advance the collective voice of women in education.


Be part of this energizing and supportive community of women leaders - and don’t miss your opportunity to grow, connect, and lead with purpose.


Secure your place at this highly anticipated conference and take advantage of exclusive conference benefits.

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All registrations must be received by 4:00 pm on Friday, February 27, 2026.


To make planning easy, attendees are encouraged to reserve hotel accommodations early. A discounted conference rate is available at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch. Rooms can be booked online using the conference booking link, or by calling the hotel directly at 732-571-4000 and referencing the New Jersey Association of School Administrators to receive the group rate. Availability is limited, so early reservations are strongly recommended.


For participants requiring district approval, an Approved Travel Waiver Letter is available to support attendance at the 2026 Women’s Leadership Conference.

Thank You to Our Presenters, Exhibitors, Sponsors, Attendees, NJASA Leadership, and Technology Committee for Making TECHSPO® ’26 a Success

Your ideas, energy, and commitment to innovation and leadership made this event meaningful and impactful. We’re grateful for the collaboration and enthusiasm that brought this experience to life - and we look forward to building on this momentum together.

NJASA Leadership and Technology Committee Co-Chair Dr. González welcome the First General Session Presenters Harrison Chad and Josh Seiden.

Keynote presenter Dan Fitzgerald displays his book to NJASA Secretary Dr Sarah Bilotti, Toddle rep Chris Merryman, sponsor of the presentation, and NJASA Technology Committee Co-Chair Glenn Robbins.

NJASA Technology Committee Co-Chair Dr. González and NJETA Vice President Evan Abramson moderate a Panel Discussion of Superintendents and IT Directors exploring Aligning People, Priorities, and Technology Across Districts.


Finalsite, NJASA’s webmaster, kicked off an immersive session designed as a superintendent collaborative strategy to move district leaders beyond general AI awareness to actionable policy development and strategic leadership.

The Power of Legal Information: Practical Issues to Keep School Administrators Current & Compliant Session #3 - Governance


First Amendment and Social Media

Virtual Workshop on Tuesday, February 10 | 9:30 - 11:00 am

Presenters:

Maria Lepore, Esquire

NJASA Chief Counsel 

David B. Rubin, P.C. Attorney at Law

The Busch Law Group, LLC  

Navigating the Minefield of Employee Free Speech in Schools:

         

● The Private Citizen vs. Official Duty Distinction

● How Courts Weigh an Employee’s Interest in Speaking Out Against a District’s Interest

● Teacher’s Status as a Role Model - is Their Speech Held to a Different Standard?

● Risk Assessment and Non-Disciplinary Alternatives



Active NJASA Members Can Attend this Session at NO COST!


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CoSN Student Data Privacy Resources

Including the CoSN 2025 National Student Data Privacy Report

Data privacy is an ever-challenging task for school leaders as school districts continue to leverage technology resources for teaching and learning as well as for leading multiple initiatives with staff and their broader communities. CoSN puts a high priority on helping school leaders navigate their responsibilities when it comes to assuring that their data privacy practices are current and impactful.

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