NJASA is committed to the self-development of our members to achieve the goals of professional and personal growth. Your Association also understands that the foundation of professional development is a self-directed and self-driven process designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and values of administrators, along with a formal recognition of achievement.
To that end, NJASA has designed a comprehensive professional development One-Day Seminar Program. Workshops addressing various important topics will be offered virtually, via Zoom, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on eight different dates during the 2022-2023 school year. Be sure to click the "add" button next to your registration option and allow the item to populate into your itinerary.
The third seminar in this series will be on Wednesday, November 30: Emergency Preparedness: Coordinating Resources. Here is the Agenda for this virtual workshop:
9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - The meeting will open, and all registrants will be admitted into the waiting room.
9:30 a.m. - 9:35 a.m. - Welcome and Introductions - Frank Borelli, NJASA Director of Professional Development
9:35 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. - Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning - NJDOE. Presenter: James McDavitt, Assistant Director. Topics to be addressed include: Goals of the Office of Preparedness and Emergency Planning; Statewide Initiatives; Support to School Districts in terms of Safety and Security; NJ Threat Assessment Teams - September 2023.
9:55 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - The Coordination of Emergency Services: Through the Lenses of Traumatic Loss. Presenter: Dr. MaryJane Garibay, Superintendent, Colts Neck School District. Topics to be discussed include: Cooperation with Law Enforcement; Communications to Staff and the School Community; Public Relations; Coordination of Counseling/Support for Students and Staff; Communications with the Immediate Family.
10:45 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. - Break
10:50 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - County-Wide Reunification Model Program. Presenter: Christine Trampe', Superintendent, Mantua Township School District. Christine Trampe' has successfully led all public schools in Gloucester County in following uniform school security response protocols. Learn how her creation of the Gloucester County Reunification Response Team (GCRRT) will work together in reunifying students with their parents or guardians in the event of a school crisis or emergency. All recommended resources are free and online. Come travel this journey and how it has impacted Gloucester County school districts.
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon - Open Discussion/Question and Answer Session
Program Concludes
NJASA members may register for and participate in these seminars at no cost. Non-Members may register and participate at the cost of $150.00 per person.
When registering, please remember to include the e-mail address of each individual registrant.
Zoom link and agenda will be e-mailed to registrants 48 hours prior to session.
For registration and itinerary changes please e-mail the NJASA Business Office at [email protected].