Workshop 2025 is just three months away, and the New Jersey School Boards Association cannot wait to welcome you and your district team at the Atlantic City Convention Center this Oct. 20-23.

Co-sponsored by the New Jersey Association of School Administrators and the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials, Workshop is the largest professional development training conference for school officials, Explore the exhibit floor featuring hundreds of exhibitors, or head upstairs to engage in professional development sessions. Workshop has so much to offer – read below for three things you can look forward to at this year’s conference.

  • A World Champion Quarterback Shares His Game Plan for Success

NJSBA is pleased to welcome world champion quarterback, broadcaster, and entrepreneur, Joe Theismann, as the keynote speaker for Workshop 2025. He will speak at Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 3 p.m.

Succeeding in today’s ever-changing educational landscape requires you to be prepared for anything. Joe will share his Game Plan for Success, from setting goals, to correcting errors each step of the way.  Learn how to adapt quickly to unexpected situations when you’re faced with a “blitz” instead of a zone. When you bring your own game plan back to your district, even the best defense will be unable to stop you.

  • Easy Access to Complete Your Mandated Training

Attending Workshop is the perfect opportunity to complete your Governance II, III, or IV Mandated Training. NJSBA makes it easy to fulfill your training requirements while experiencing everything Workshop has to offer.

  • Fun New Features on the Exhibit Floor

Workshop 2025 will feature even more opportunities to take a break from the hustle and bustle and have fun with your team. The Midway will offer different carnival-inspired games and interactive activities for some friendly competition. A Photo Fun House will allow you to show your personality through interactive photo-taking. A new BINGO game, hosted exclusively on the Workshop mobile app, will offer chances to win great prizes as you explore the exhibit floor.

Secure Your Ticket to Big Ideas and Bright Futures – Register for Workshop 2025!

The group registration rate is $2,300 for up to 25 team members, including the school board, business administrator, superintendent, facilities managers, curriculum professionals, IT staff, principals, human resource professionals, librarians, and other district staff. Individual registration is $550.

Registration must be handled by your school business administrator. Register for Workshop 2025 here.

Housing Information – Resorts Casino Hotel is the event headquarters hotel. Blocks of rooms have been secured at select Atlantic City hotels for Workshop attendees. Hotel and rate information is available here. Hotel reservations must be handled by your school business administrator.

SCAM ALERT: Beware of False Room Offers – Unfortunately, several exhibitors and attendees each year fall prey to accommodation offers from fraudulent companies — most notably a scammer known as Exhibitors Housing Services. These hotel providers present themselves as our official hotel booking partner. Note that these groups are in no way affiliated with NJSBA, and their claims of having access to rooms are false. NJSBA cannot guarantee any hotel rooms that are not booked through AC Central.

To learn more about Workshop 2025, visit workshop.njsba.org.