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A D V I S O R Y EVENT: WORKSHOP 2009 DATE: WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28 to FRIDAY, OCT. 30 LOCATION: ATLANTIC CITY CONVENTION CENTER CONTACT: Frank Belluscio(fbelluscio@njsba.org) Workshop 2009, the major conference for New Jersey’s local school board members and school administrators, will take place in Atlantic City from Wednesday, Oct. 28 through Friday, Oct. 30. Workshop attracts thousands of local school officials who arrive to hear national education experts and attend some of the approximately 190 training and information sessions. The programs will address topics, such as:
Workshop 2009 is sponsored by the New Jersey School Boards Association, the New Jersey Association of School Administrators and the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials Most Workshop programs will take place in the Atlantic City Convention Center. Services for news media: During the conference, a newsroom for reporters will be set up in the Atlantic City Convention Center on the second floor, outside Exhibit Hall A. The newsroom telephone number will be (609) 449-3943. For additional information, contact Frank Belluscio (fbelluscio@njsba.org) or Mike Yaple (myaple@njsba.org) of the NJSBA Communications Department at (609) 278-5202. Workshop program highlights include: (All programs are in the Atlantic City Convention Center unless otherwise noted) WEDNESDAY, OCT 28 Marian Wright Edelman – As president of the Children’s Defense Fund, Edelman has become one of the nation’s strongest voices for children and families. The author of nine books, she began her career in the mid-1960s when she became the first black woman admitted to the Mississippi Bar. She served as counsel for the Poor People’s Campaign that Dr. Martin Luther King began organizing before his death, and in 1973 she founded the Children’s Defense Fund. (1:15 to 2:45 p.m., Hall A) Legislative Update – Charles P. Rose, general counsel to U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan, will discuss issues such as federal stimulus money, standards and student assessments. With the state perspective, Assemblywoman Sheila Y. Oliver, Sen. Jim Whelan and Assemblyman David W. Wolfe will address education issues on the agenda in Trenton. (3:15 - 4:30 p.m., Room 312) Regionalization: Where We Are Now – Many school districts will face regionalization proposals within the coming year. Local school officials will need to make informed decisions based on the needs of the students, as well as the community’s fiscal restraints. (10 to 11:30 a.m., Room 408/409) Students and Tech: Classroom benefits of cell phones and electronics – Cell phones and mobile Internet devices have become commonplace for students, and have a direct impact on how they perform schoolwork. This session explores how schools can take advantage of technological changes. (10 to 11:30 a.m., Room 404) Improving School-to-Home Communications – Representatives from one district demonstrate how they use technology to allow parents to use the Internet to view their child’s grades, homework assignments, schedule and transcripts. (10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Exhibit Floor, Stage 1) Women’s Leadership – Dr. Susan Cole, president of Montclair State University, will discuss issues facing women school administrators. The program is designed to inspire more women to pursue leadership positions in education. (3 to 4:15 p.m., Room 421) THURSDAY, OCT. 29 New Jersey’s Gubernatorial Candidates – The three candidates for governor of New Jersey – Gov. Jon Corzine, Chris Christie and Chris Daggett – are expected to attend Workshop to discuss their education agendas. (Exhibit Floor Stages; Times to be announced) Emergency Preparedness: Surveillance to Lockdown – School security is a major issue, as education officials these days must learn new strategies to ensure students’ safety, ranging from new technologies to approaches such as shelter-in-place. (1 to 2:30 p.m., Room 404) Dating Violence and Abusive Relationships – Teens are more likely to experience physical or sexual violence than any other age group, but the majority of cases go unreported. Model violence-prevention programs aim to make schools part of the solution. (9:30 to 11 a.m., Room 404) The Solar Energy Trend – Two programs will be offered to introduce school officials to solar power, the fastest growing area of school construction programs in New Jersey. A tour of the Convention Center roof, the largest single roof solar array in the nation, will run from 10 to 11 a.m., Exhibit Floor, Stage 2 (sign up at the Information Booth). A course on maximizing funding through solar projects in schools will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m., Room 408/409. Closing the Achievement Gap – Dr. Stanley Pogrow, professor of educational leadership at San Francisco State University, will speak about taking school reform to the next step during the Urban Boards Group Session (9:30 to 11 a.m., Room 403) A Conversation with the Commissioner – State Commissioner of Education Lucille E. Davy will take on the most pressing issues affecting education in New Jersey today, ranging from school funding and high-school reform. (1 to 2:15 p.m., Room 312) iPods in the Classroom – iPods are not just for music anymore, as some schools are tapping the gadgets as powerful learning tools. Many teachers use iPods to create lesson plans, exams, and numerous supplemental materials to reinforce classroom learning. (10 to 11 a.m., Exhibit Floor, Stage 1) Social Media and the Schools – Erik Qualman, author of “Socialnomics,” will explain how schools can use new Web tools such as Facebook Twitter and mobile messaging to improve communications with the community. (1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Exhibit Floor, Stage 2) The Federal Stimulus and NCLB – Elizabeth Williamson of the U.S. Department of Education will discuss the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind and how the federal stimulus package affects schools. (11 a.m. to noon, Room 402) FRIDAY, OCT. 30 Solutions to Cliques, Truancy and Bullying – A criminal analyst will take attendees through drills and assessments to determine strategies to help eliminate cliques involved in harmful behaviors, bullying and truancy (9:15 to 11:15 a.m., Room 320). A separate program specifically on School Bullying – its impacts, and strategies to reduce bullying – will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 408/409. 21st Century Schools – As New Jersey looks to update its curriculum standards, national education leader Alan November will discuss the skills students need for college and career readiness. November has delivered keynote presentations and workshops in all 50 states, every Canadian province, and throughout Europe and Asia. (9:30 to 11 a.m., Room 402) Shared Superintendents – Shared superintendents are being explored by more and more districts. Local school officials will discuss their experiences with what is perhaps the ultimate shared service between school districts. (9:30 to 11 a.m., Room 412) The First Amendment in the Schools: Not Dead Yet – The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 40 years ago that students and teachers “do not shed their constitutional rights” at the schoolhouse gate. School law experts will discuss the complex decisions and limitations on free speech rights of students and staff. (11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Room 408/409)
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The New Jersey School Boards Association, a federation of district boards of education, advocates the interests of school districts, trains local school board members, and provides resources for the advancement of public education. ###
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