Webinars

Esports is not just about the gaming; it is an in-demand industry focused on helping students develop sportsmanship, increase collaboration with other gamers, enhance self-esteem, build endurance, and ultimately learn what it takes to succeed in a billion-dollar competitive industry. Within the esports industry, there are a magnitude of career opportunities available for students to explore, including broadcasters, programmers, designers, technicians, marketers, coaches, directors, game developers, and much more! SHI is uniquely positioned to help you develop a comprehensive and competitive esports program to enable your students for success! We work with K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and organizations to not only build esports spaces (including arenas) and acquire the best gaming machines in the industry, but to also develop classroom curriculum specific to the industry.

This webinar will assist board members in planning and completing a superintendent evaluation that provides actionable feedback to superintendents, celebrates district successes, and addresses the challenges ahead. Participants will review the mechanics to ensure all non-conflicted board members can participate easily, and receive instruction on the development of an evaluation calendar to ensure the board completes the process in a timely manner. Best practices will also be highlighted.

Tune in to stay up to date on the latest happenings at the State House. Jonathan Pushman, director of governmental relations, and John Burns, senior legislative counsel, will discuss several new laws affecting boards of education that were signed at the end of the 2020-2021 legislative session. They will also provide some highlights of various measures already making their way through the Legislature this year.

This session will detail how competency-based, personalized micro-learning prepares teachers and staff to address the evolving challenges schools face and the significance of agile professional development in teacher growth and student achievement. Discover specific use cases and solutions to modern challenges like fluctuating classroom environments, teacher retention, and new teacher onboarding, as well as today's exponential pace of change.

What requirements must board members be aware of when participating in a board meeting? Join an NJSBA attorney to discuss the Open Public Meetings Act, including the essential requirements of the Act and recent legal updates. Issues related to technology and remote participation will be discussed, among other developments.

Cyber criminals continue to launch disruptive and damaging attacks impacting U.S. schools. These attacks have escalated in frequency and impact over the past few years. This threat briefing will explore the adversaries behind these attacks and their motivation. Following the threat briefing, you will hear from a K12 IT Director and former state CISO who each embraced a strategic partnership and innovative platform to expose malicious activities and to keep attackers out of their environment. Learn the reasons why they choose the partner and solutions implemented, the problems solved in their environments, some unexpected benefits, and how Complete protection is possible, from the tiniest to the largest environments.