Webinars

Funding for school districts constitutes one of the largest pots of money in every annual state budget, and Fiscal Year 2024 will be no exception. Join NJSBA governmental relations staff as they provide details on how the governor’s proposed budget for FY2024 will affect school districts. The presentation will include highlights on how the budget impacts existing programs and aid categories, as well as various new initiatives that would direct funds to schools.

As the state-designated provider of mandated training, the New Jersey School Boards Association is responsible for providing mandated training to board members and trustees. Training is available at no cost to members and provided in numerous ways, including in-person, live online and self-paced -- making it accessible to everyone who needs it. The State Board of Education’s recent introduction of a 90-day requirement for completion of the Governance I for new board members starts in April 2023. This means that all new board members must complete the mandated training within 90 days of taking office. This new requirement, initiated by the School Ethics Commission, is aimed at ensuring that all board members have up-to-date knowledge and understanding of their roles and responsibilities. You can find more information about the new requirements here. Join us on Wednesday, April 5, for a webinar explaining the changes and how it impacts boards of education throughout the state.

Strong relationships are at the heart of the K-12 classroom, and virtual classrooms are no different. Student connections can advance learning outcomes and promote student belonging and community. Synchronous online learning offers new dimensions for student connectivity–and asks educators to rethink the ‘how’ of facilitating inspiring peer relationships. Get strategies to help educators at your school or district empower online student relationships that matter.

Join NJSBA legal staff for a primer on the Open Public Records Act in School Districts. Learn the basics of OPRA with emphasis on what OPRA is - and what it is not.

This session will help participants understand how data inequalities are being addressed across the nation while digging deeper into data narratives. Participants will walk away understanding how intentionality establishes a perspective that becomes a habit, a new habit of mind.

With a new board year underway, board presidents can sometimes feel stressed and frustrated when trying to manage their board meeting process, while board members may feel that they aren’t able to have their voices heard during the board meeting. Using Parliamentary Procedures can provide tools to help facilitate better organized discussions and group decision making at the board table. This webinar will provide ideas, processes, tips, and food for thought on improving meeting efficiency and effectiveness.