The New Jersey School Boards Association has a slate of engaging and timely webinars lined up, with more being added soon. Discover what’s in store and register for the programs that interest you the most.
Developing an Effective In-District Orientation Program for Your New Members
Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m.
Join us to learn how to create an effective in-district orientation program for new board members. With a school election just weeks away, planning how to welcome new members will ensure they become an integral part of your board. We will discuss the types of information that will assist your newest members as they jump into their new role and strive to be effective members of your team. We will highlight a checklist of items to provide each new board member, review of the Code of Ethics for School Board Members, the role of the board member, the agenda process, what happens at the reorganization meeting, the top 10 questions new board members have and share tips on becoming an effective board member.
This webinar will be livestreamed via Zoom and on NJSBA’s YouTube channel. Pre-registration is required to receive one Board Member Academy credit. Register.
Limitless Human Connection on One Platform
Thursday, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m.
Join us for a focused K-12 webinar hosted by Carahsoft and the NJSBA. In this session, Zoom will showcase its cutting-edge solutions driving academic restart, recovery and success in schools. Partnering with Eastern Datacomm, a leader in K-12 communication technology, this webinar will provide valuable insights into how their collaborative efforts address the challenges educational institutions face.
Eastern Datacomm, which serves over 150 school districts in New Jersey, will discuss its extensive experience and the powerful impact of its partnership with Zoom. Together, they will highlight the role of AI and other advanced technologies in enhancing communication and educational outcomes. This session is essential for educators and administrators looking to leverage technology to support success.
This webinar will be livestreamed via Zoom and on NJSBA’s YouTube channel. Pre-registration is required to receive one Board Member Academy credit. Register.
What’s Brewing in Education Law? Coffee Talk with Kathy and Caitlin
Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m.
Don’t have time to read the most recent decisions from the acting commissioner of education and the School Ethics Commission? You’re in luck! Kathy Whalen and Caitlin Pletcher, members of the NJSBA’s legal team, will debrief you in an hour, ensuring that you are provided with succinct summaries of the latest decisions from the New Jersey Department of Education that may impact your education law clients.
Busy during the scheduled webinar? No problem! You can watch the recorded version when it is convenient for you. Regardless of whether you view it live or recorded, don’t let your busy schedule keep you from tuning in to the next edition of What’s Brewing in Education Law?
This webinar will be livestreamed via Zoom and on NJSBA’s YouTube channel. Pre-registration is required to receive one Board Member Academy credit. Register.
New E-Rate Eligibility for Servers, Virtualization and Cybersecurity!
Thursday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m.
Join us for an informative webinar to discuss the latest developments in E-Rate allowing for the consolidated purchase of servers, virtualization and cybersecurity! With budgets being slashed across New Jersey, E-Rate is becoming more critical than ever. This webinar will explore how these components fall under category two E-Rate. In addition, we will discuss E-Rate eligibility, percent discounted, E-Rate bundles, United Service Administrative Company requirements and how this can all be procured through the NJSBA’s Technology for Education and Career program.
This webinar will be livestreamed via Zoom and on NJSBA’s YouTube channel. Pre-registration is required to receive one Board Member Academy credit. Register.