Webinars

A panel of experts addresses proactive prevention strategies and the mental health needs of students and educators who have weathered the shock of school shootings nationwide.

Join New Jersey School Boards Association, Zoom, and Carahsoft for an event exploring what learning could look like over the next five years. Learn how Zoom is helping thousands of schools worldwide reimagine what learning looks like. Hear what we have learned and where we think education could go in the future.

What new updates should board members be aware of when it comes to the ethical requirements for board member conduct? Join the NJSBA legal staff for a discussion about recent decisions regarding the School Ethics Act. Topics to be covered may include, but are not limited to, conflicts of interest, private action by board members, social media, and other hot topics under the Act.

New Jersey was one of the first states in the nation to recognize and pass legislation to address the devastating effects of harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) in our classrooms and its impact on student learning. Join NJSBA staff attorneys for a discussion of a school district’s obligations under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act, including understanding the definition of HIB and reporting and investigation requirements.

This session provides information on using comparative data at the bargaining table; how to produce meaningful comparisons utilizing additional criteria; guidance on when and how to use the data; and points you to resources to help with your research. Current trends in teacher contract settlements will also be presented.

Boards of Education have two essential leadership responsibilities: 1) To lead the district through policies and 2) to oversee the work of one employee-the Chief School Administrator/Superintendent. The panel discussion among five teams of Board Presidents/CSAs focuses on the collaborative, decision-making processes that include comprehensive discussions at the board table.