Corzine Inks Benefits Reform

Assembly Panel OK’s Burden of Proof Bill

Legislative Update

Law Center Presses for Construction Funding

Celebrating Special Education Week in New Jersey

House Approves Head Start Reauthorization Bill

Meet NJSBA’s Marketing Manager, Legislative Analyst

Membership Survey—We Want to Hear from You!

Local Board to Honor NJSBA Field Rep

School Leader Award: New Deadline, May 29

Sign Up for Certified Board Leader Courses: July 14

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NJSBA is offering its members an opportunity to earn credits toward their Certified Board Leader (CBL) designation through an array of interesting courses this summer. 

Morning and afternoon sessions will be offered on July 14 at the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission in Piscataway.  Programs include – 

• Presentation Skills Overcome one of the most common fears–public speaking. Learn how to assess and engage your audience, set objectives, plan your presentations and deliver your message more effectively. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; two credits. 

• Planning & Executing Effective Meetings Develop the skills you need to run effective meetings. Learn how to develop agendas, review legal requirements, practice building consensus before decisions and explore your board’s oversight role.  9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; two credits. 

• Problem Solving/Decision Making Whether your board is wrestling with a serious issue or just trying something new, it needs to make sound decisions. Learn a practical 7-step process that will help you and your board make decisions that can be supported by everyone involved in the process.  9 a.m.-12 noon; one credit. 

• Engaging the Public Learn ways you can educate the members of public about their   schools, while helping the board achieve its goals. Learn how to analyze your community’s access to information, identify community leaders, develop engagement initiatives and implement “best practice” strategies. 1 to 4 p.m.; one credit. 

Program Costs  Registration fees for Presentation Skills and Planning & Executing Effective Meetings are $125 each and include course materials, a Continental breakfast and lunch.  

Problem Solving/Decision Making costs $65 and includes materials and a Continental breakfast. 

The registration fee for Engaging the Public is $65 and includes materials and afternoon refreshments. 

Get a Deal You may register for both the Problem Solving/Decision Making and Engaging the Public programs at a reduced price of $125—and we’ll include lunch for free.