Webinars: virtual resources

Good News! The CARES Act’s Education Stabilization Fund monies for elementary and secondary school responses to COVID-19 have made their way to New Jersey. Join us for a conversation with Elizabeth Evans, senior grants development consultant for education, the Grants Office (NJSBA’s Grants Support Program), for the latest updates.

Districts and charter schools with Local Education Agencies (LEA ) status must submit requests to the NJ Department of Education for support by June 19. Don’t miss out on this update to find out what your school or district will need to do to apply for funding.

With Governor Murphy’s order closing schools for the remainder of the school year and the uncertainty of what the future may bring, school districts need to insure that they are prepared to continue distance learning. Join us for a discussion with school leaders on the software and services available to districts to help provide distance learning more effectively.

Esports –competitive video gaming—in education has exploded in the past few years. Not only has esports integration positively affected students academically, it has impacted their personal lives and given them courage and confidence that lasts past their high school careers. This session will focus on ideas and solutions for the upcoming esports season.

With the IT framework ever-changing, educating yourself on the most up to date training can keep you one step ahead. We will discuss offers on a robust portfolio of training offerings covering a range of products and allowing for a multitude of delivery options. We will also discuss available discounts to help make digital learning more accessible.

Join us for a discussion on digital devices with Fil Santiago, director of technology, West Orange Public Schools and James O'Boyle, director of technology, Hamilton Township School District. You will learn about best practices in distributing, managing and maintaining digital devices. We’ll also review considerations for school board members, and ways NJSBA can support districts on their digital journey.

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on the way schools safely and securely communicate with their communities. As districts move into a virtual environment, they need assurance that their online board meetings, staff meetings, and classrooms are safe. Join us for a discussion on how to transition smoothly and safely from ‘business-as-usual’ to business-online. Learn how Cisco Webex can safely bring people together while keeping them apart.