The New Jersey School Boards Association will host its first AI Conference: Preparing for Today and Tomorrow on Friday, June 6, at the Conference Center at Mercer County College from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Teachers, administrators, and school board members continue to discuss the best way to use generative AI in our schools. It is one of the biggest issues in education today. What do our students think of AI? How do they use it both in and outside of school? What parameters and policies schools should guide schools on the use of AI?
To answer these questions, the program will feature a unique closing panel of four students from Nottingham High School in the Hamilton Township School District (Mercer County), who will share their experience and perspective on AI through a moderated discussion.
The AI Conference has much more to offer – check out the other sessions below.
Keynote Session: ‘From Fear to Fascination: The Magic of Embracing AI’
Explore AI’s transformative role in education and discover how it can personalize the future, boost creativity, and help students and staff learn. AI can also streamline administration and empower educators. The keynote session will provide actionable insights and strategies for responsible AI integration, addressing equity, ethics, and professional development. Conference attendees will learn to create inclusive environments to address the complexities of the future.
The keynote session will be presented by Dr. Christopher Nagy, former superintendent of Burlington County Institute of Technology and Burlington County Special Services School Districts and co-founder and president of MagicEDX.ai.
Other sessions during the AI Conference include:
- 10 Brilliant AI Timesavers for Busy School Administrators
Kathi Kersznowski, technology integration specialist, Washington Township Public Schools (Gloucester County). - Using Generative AI Effectively as a Superintendent
Glenn Robbins, superintendent, Brigantine Public School District; Peter Hughes, superintendent, Cresskill School District. - Partnering to Integrate AI in Our Schools
NJDOE Office of Innovation, Gilbert Gonzalez, director, and Sharon Fleming, technical projects coordinator. - Fueling the Future: How Grant Funds Can Power AI in the Classroom
Robyn Klim, Ed.D., superintendent, Lawrence Township School District; Sarah Bilotti, incoming superintendent, Eastern Camden County Regional High School District; Dr. Lisa Savoia, superintendent, Keyport School District. - Developing a District Strategy for AI: From Vision to Reality
Dr. Herb Peluzzo, supervisor of educational technology, K-12, East Brunswick School District. - How Can Educators Utilize AI?
Christopher Tienken, Ed.D., associate professor of education leadership. - AI Tutoring for Elementary Schools
Tim Novikoff, CEO, Super Teacher. - Powering Intelligence: How Onsite Energy Fuels AI Data Centers
Jack Yunaska, account executive, Schneider Electric. - AI’s Job in Wireless and Network Management
David Haniebnik, president, Northpoint Solutions.
Registration Details
This conference offers three Board Member Academy credits and has a member rate of $119. Registration of school board members, administrators, and district staff who have been included on the NJSBA census may be completed online, but only by the school business administrator who must attach a scanned copy of the purchase order with the registration.
Register for the AI Conference here.
For questions regarding this program, please contact Ray Pinney via email.
