Webinars: Advocacy

Live, interactive, informative sessions addressing hot topics in education.

Archived and Upcoming Webinars

The Emergency Connectivity Fund: What School Districts Should Know

05/27/2021 1:00 pm

The Federal Communications Commission recently unveiled its Emergency Connectivity Fund Program designed to enable schools and libraries to buy laptop and tablet computers and to establish Wi-Fi hotspots and broadband connectivity during the pandemic.

The FCC’s May 11 action includes more than $7 billion to specifically close the nationwide homework gap associated with distance learning as a direct result of COVID-19. Congress created the fund as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Our NJSBA TEC partner, E-rate Consulting, Inc., will explain the program’s rules, help you determine your district’s eligibility for the new program and provide tips for a successful funding application process, slated to begin in June.

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Using Federal Funds to Meet District Reopening Goals

04/29/2021 1:00 pm

This Webinar will explore new funding and ongoing technology that can help school districts better respond to the pandemic and the reopening of their schools.

Learn how districts can align Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) funds to support essential technology, personal protective equipment and professional development needs.

Representatives from NJSBA and SHI, a Somerset, N.J.-based firm committed to helping districts meet their business and technology objectives, will discuss how available ESSA money could be used to supply districts with assistance in successfully and safely reopening the doors to their K-12 buildings.

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Legislative Update

04/28/2021 11:00 am

Please join us the NJSBA Governmental Relations Department for a discussion regarding recent enactments, pending legislation and other State House education-related developments that impact New Jersey’s K-12 public schools.

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Legislative Update

03/17/2021 11:00 am

Please join Christopher Jones, NJSBA Legislative Advocate, for a discussion on recent enactments, pending legislation and other education-related developments from the State House.

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CTE Teacher Certification: Finding Talent for Your Programs

02/25/2021 11:00 am

Many districts have expressed great interest in both beginning and expanding their Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings to provide students with clear pathways to postsecondary success. One common challenge expressed by districts is the ability to find qualified teachers for their CTE programs. In this session, the Office of Career Readiness will share recent amendments to regulatory code, as well as new grant opportunities to help expand the CTE teacher talent pool.

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Special Education during COVID – A Primer

02/03/2021 1:00 pm

What’s the difference between 504 and the IDEA? Do you know your IEP from your RTI? What about your SEPAG from your FAPE? Join NJSBA attorneys for a special education primer with an update on emerging issues. This program is designed to give board members an introductory understanding of the financial, programmatic and ethical requirements surrounding special education in New Jersey, with a special focus on special education issues that have arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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