Webinars

The lion’s share of your district’s operating budget is determined through the labor agreement(s) the district has with its staff. Come learn how to prepare for the collective negotiations process. Topics include who does what, scattergrams, impasse procedures, recent legislation and more. Don’t be caught flat footed. You can bet your union reps are receiving training.

This session will explain the rules pertaining to Category Two budgets, procurement of eligible equipment, as well as tracking and transfers of eligible equipment procured by using the E-rate competitive bidding process.

NJSBA has partnered with SHI to help school districts across New Jersey save money on 21st century classroom solutions, through our cooperative purchasing agreement. NJSBA’s cooperative pricing system eliminates the need for your district to undergo the competitive bidding process, saving both time and money. SHI can help you identify and select the software, hardware and services that will meet your district goals and ensure that your investment is efficient, secure and cost-effective. Learn more during our upcoming webinar.

The iSchool Initiative “Escape the Bus” experience demonstrates the “Four C’s” (critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity) using core components of escape rooms, educational strategies, and technology to create an unforgettable experience. Students and teachers are given an opportunity to learn about all sorts of innovative technology through this self-guided and cooperative event. During the entire month of October, Escape the Bus will be touring New Jersey and they want to visit your school. Get an inside look at how iSchool Initiative creates its games, why it is relevant to your classroom, and how you can participate.

Wondering what grants are coming down the pipeline for 2017 and how this might influence next school year? Join NJSBA and special guests from Grants Office LLC as we discuss this year’s federal and state funding landscape, general strategies for pursuing grant opportunities, and how the NJSBA’s Grants Support Program can help!

Many schools are facing a technology crossroads as their students quickly outgrow the technical capabilities provided by the schools. The challenge for school districts is successfully planning the deployment of new technology, since costly stalled initiatives can result if the deployment is not executed properly. Join us to learn about the solutions available to all K-12 schools. This webinar will cover common use cases, products and the cost-effective services designed specifically for schools.