New for 2025-26

Presenters: Sean Conlon & Christine Massaro

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-12

The upcoming 25th anniversary of 9/11 offers a meaningful opportunity for schools to remember and teach about an event that our students - and at this point, even some of our teachers - were not alive for and only experienced and know as a historical event. 

This two-day workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to deepen their own understandings of 9/11 and consider how to best commemorate and teach about the day in age-appropriate ways across classrooms in grades 3-12. 

Day 1: Participants will explore and discuss a variety of 9/11 artifacts, resources, teaching ideas, and instructional techniques, and be introduced to the Inquiry Design Model (IDM) as a strategy for creating inquiry-based mini-units. 

Day 2: Participants will visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum to further explore 9/11 artifacts and history, and be given a guided historical tour by curator Christine Massaro (NVOT) and then have time to begin to create their own 9/11-focused IDM inquiries, leaving the workshop with deeper knowledge and a plan to commemorate and teach about the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in their own classrooms.

*Note: Participants are responsible for their own transportation and costs. Timing of the Day 2 visit is TBD.

Presenter: Mark Torrie

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Recommended for Educators of Grades 6-12

The United States faces a health crisis like never before. Obesity has skyrocketed since 1990, and nothing seems to be able to stop it! This workshop serves as a blueprint for educators on how to combat obesity and other related illnesses through emboldened critical thinking skills. Complete with lesson plans across the curriculum (health, mathematics, science, technology, and social studies), this is a go-to action plan session to make a positive impact today! 

Presenters: Amy Brown & Ashley Buckley

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Recommended for Educators of Grades 3-5

You asked for it, and we want to deliver! Learn quick and easy Upper Level OG (Orton Gillingham) strategies to implement in your Grade 3-5 classroom. This workshop will provide you with resources, activities, and instructional strategies that you can use in your classroom to help your students go beyond basic foundational reading skills. No experience or background in OG is required! Participants will explore instructional techniques that could easily be applied to a classroom setting to support reading, spelling, and phonological awareness, as well as the tools to address student concerns as they relate to reading, spelling, and phonological awareness by having a bank of tools and simple explanations. Prefixes, roots, suffixes, Greek combining forms, and advanced phonemes will be explored. An emphasis will be placed on how this knowledge can enhance written work and reading comprehension.

*Note: Participants should bring specific concerns and questions from their student observations that relate to reading, spelling, and phonological awareness so that applicable solutions and suggestions can be suggested and implemented.

Presenters: Francesca Rivellini & Kimberly Weber

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Recommended for Educators of Grades 1-12

As AI continues to reshape education, how can teachers harness its potential while maintaining ethical and effective practices? This interactive roundtable invites educators to engage in meaningful discussions on the latest AI research, best practices for classroom integration, and the challenges that come with emerging technology. Participants will exchange ideas, share experiences, and collaborate on strategies to navigate AI’s impact on teaching and learning. Whether you’re experimenting with AI tools or just beginning to explore their possibilities, this session will provide fresh insights and connections to help you stay at the forefront of this evolving landscape.

Presenter: Tomas Villa

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Recommended for Educators of Grades  6-12 who use Canvas LMS

This workshop will enable teachers to use assessments in Canvas to their fullest potential. Dive deep into creating dynamic assessments, from quizzes to project-based rubrics, while exploring best practices for retakes, feedback, and academic integrity. Discover time-saving AI tools like GetMarked and Brisk to import standards-aligned content, automate grading, and personalize learning. This session includes hands-on exploration, collaborative brainstorming, and dedicated work time to build assessments with live expert support. Leave with completed assessments ready to be given to your students, innovative strategies, and the confidence to leverage technology for student success. Join us and transform how you measure learning!

*Note: This session is intended for educators who actively use the Canvas LMS with their classes.

Presenter: Dana Petrie

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-12

Discover a variety of thinking routines that will energize your lessons and increase critical thinking in your classroom. Transform the way your students think, collaborate, and learn with these powerful, ready-to-use strategies. Create a culture of thinking with simple yet impactful prompts that deepen students' thinking. You will leave this workshop with more than a dozen dynamic, easy-to-implement routines in your toolbox that you can use the next day, and every day, with no prep needed!

Presenter: Nicole Chamberlain

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-5

Join this interactive workshop to deepen your understanding of number sense and how it drives fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving. Through hands-on activities, classroom visits, and real examples, learn practical strategies like number talks and math routines that make a big impact. Walk away with ready-to-use, evidence-based tools to strengthen students' mathematical thinking and close gaps in learning.

*Note: Classroom site visit included

Presenter: Kathleen O'Flynn

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-12

Break free from professional isolation and discover the transformative power of peer observation. This Learning Walks workshop brings together educators to explore, learn, and inspire one another by stepping into each other's classrooms. Using a survey to plan visits and supported by the NVCC team, participants will see innovative teaching practices, discuss their observations, and build a stronger professional network across our educational community.

Presenter: Pete Scanlan

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-12

Join this hands-on Studio workshop exploring the creative possibilities offered by pen, ink, and watercolors. Other techniques, such as wax resist and masking, will be featured, as well as experimentation with a variety of drawing and mark-making tools and methods.

The techniques demonstrated can be altered and customized to benefit students of all ages and skill levels.

Presenter: Bernadette Ricco

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Recommended for Educators of Grades 2-8

  Believe! Teachers are imaginative, creative, and flexible. Understand! To become future innovators and independent thinkers, students must practice using their imaginations. Refresh! When teachers express their curiosity and explore their imagination, students will follow.

  Commit! We want to prepare our children to solve the problems they will encounter. We want our children to grow to be “creative”, to have the mental resources to adapt to change and instigate change. So, it becomes imperative to teach children to be imaginative, to seek creativity.

 Explore and Practice! In this workshop, participants will explore imagination, curiosity, perception, visualization, incubation, and metacognition. Practical strategies and exercises to engage in these processes will be presented and practiced in an energetic, collegial setting. Refresh! Join us!

Presenter: Bernadette Ricco

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Recommended for Educators of Grades  K-2 Gen Ed, G&T Specialists

This workshop focuses on how to get started with engaging young students in hands-on differentiated learning with real-world centers. Connections with core content areas and the arts will be addressed, along with management tips. Key examples will be shared, and teachers will have the opportunity to learn about and discuss how to incorporate centers into their environments. Time will be provided for participants, working alone or in grade-level cohorts, to customize exemplars of centers to their classrooms.

Presenter: Meghan Pleus

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Recommended for Educators of Grades K-2

"Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn”- Benjamin Franklin. Do you want to build more excitement and positivity in your classroom? Let’s work together to develop a toolkit of the best practices to engage the youngest learners. Explore games, activities, cheers, chants, movements, centers, celebrations, applications, and much more that excite and engage the learner! Leave with practical tools and ideas ready to apply in the classroom TOMORROW! 

*Note: Classroom site visit included

Presenter: Marc Cicchino

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-12

Virtual, augmented, and mixed reality are moving fast, and education is starting to catch up. In this forward-looking session, participants will experience new spatial computing and virtual reality technologies firsthand using Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest headsets. While most educators have limited access to these technologies in their own classrooms, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to experience what’s emerging and imagine the possibilities ahead for engagement, simulation, and immersive storytelling in education.

Presenter: Adrienne Huettenmoser

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Recommended for Educators of Grades K-2

In this engaging workshop, K-2 educators will discover fun, hands-on strategies to spark curiosity and foster scientific thinking in young learners. Participants will explore age-appropriate experiments, inquiry-based learning techniques, and creative ways to integrate the Next Generation Science Standards into your current science lessons and units. Walk away with ready-to-use activities and resources to make science exciting and accessible for every student!

Presenter: Erica Sposa

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-12

Join this full-day, interactive workshop designed to help educators unlock the full potential of MagicSchool AI. This session will provide a comprehensive exploration of the platform’s various tools and functions, with a strong focus on a hands-on experience. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with AI-driven tools, practice creating customized educational resources, and explore ways to enhance lesson planning, assessments, and student engagement. Through guided demonstrations and collaborative activities, attendees will leave with practical skills and ready-to-use materials that can be immediately implemented in their classrooms. Whether you're new to AI in education or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will empower you to integrate MagicSchool AI seamlessly into your teaching practice.

Presenter: Marc Cicchino

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-12 with district access to Gemini and Labs

Google Workspace is one of the most widely used platforms in education, and now it's getting smarter with the integration of powerful AI tools. This workshop will introduce participants to Google’s latest advancements, including Gemini, Labs, and other emerging AI features that can be used to enhance productivity and creativity in the classroom. Whether you're brand new to AI or looking to expand your toolkit, this hands-on workshop will provide time to experiment, ask questions, and consider the ethical and instructional implications of using AI in educational settings. Come ready to explore, reflect, and imagine new possibilities for your practice!

*Note: Intended for educators who have district access to Gemini and Labs as part of their Google account

Presenter: Damon Affinito

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Recommended for Educators of Grades 5-12

How did General George Washington use March 17 as an opportunity to increase soldier morale during the American Revolution? Why did Southerners refuse to celebrate Thanksgiving for much of the Nineteenth Century? What were the ebbs and flows of Juneteenth celebrations throughout the Twentieth Century? How did one of the largest hangings in American history and a violent strike lead to the creation of new federal holidays?

 "Holiday History" will examine the social, cultural, political, and religious forces that shaped five distinctly American holidays: St. Patrick's Day, Thanksgiving, Juneteenth, Columbus Day, and Labor Day. Through interactive discussions and examination of primary sources, this workshop will increase historical knowledge and will provide classroom resources for history teachers.

Presenters: Bernadette Ricco & Dana Petrie

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Recommended for Educators of Grades K-8 Gen Ed Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Learning Consultants, Gifted and Talented Teachers, Counselors

Twice-exceptional (2e) learners are individuals who demonstrate both giftedness and a disability, often leading to a unique blend of strengths and challenges. Learn the characteristics of Twice Exceptional students and research-based strategies to respond to their unique learning needs. Identifying these students requires a multi-faceted approach, including formal and informal assessments, teacher observations, and psychological evaluations. Supporting them involves understanding their specific needs, focusing on their strengths, and providing appropriate accommodations and interventions.

Presenters: Jessica Kupprion & Shannon Lewis

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Recommended for Educators of Grades 4-8 World Languages

This workshop will explore research-based techniques to make new language more accessible and meaningful for students, fostering natural language acquisition. Participants will gain practical strategies to enhance student engagement, build confidence, and improve proficiency through comprehensible input methods.

Presenter: Jeff Krapels

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Recommended for Educators of Grades 6-12

In this transformative workshop, participants will learn how to integrate writing into social studies curricula to engage students in the authentic work of historians. Teachers will explore strategies to help students develop insightful questions, plan inquiries, and gather and evaluate diverse sources. Additionally, educators will learn effective methods of assessment to measure student progress and build on interdisciplinary skills, enhancing both critical thinking and communication abilities. By guiding students in constructing evidence-based arguments and engaging in civil discourse, this workshop empowers teachers to provide opportunities for students to connect historical and contemporary issues, preparing them for active, informed citizenship in a democratic society.

Presenter: Carly Garbatow

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K & Kindergarten

This workshop is geared toward early childhood educators (Pre-K & Kindergarten) looking to collect and share strategies for language and literacy development. Topics will include: review of language and literacy milestones and development, activities to promote early literacy skills, interdisciplinary approaches throughout thematic units, and developing a literacy environment. There will be time for teachers to share their own proven methods, ideas, and expertise.

Presenter: Bernadette Ricco

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Recommended for Educators of Grades K-8

Designed for Classroom Teachers, Gifted and Talented Specialists, Social Workers, Counselors, and Special Education Teams, this workshop will explore research supporting the use of humor to reduce anxiety, create a more open atmosphere, aid in classroom management, support students with learning disabilities, and identify students who are creatively gifted. Guidelines for teaching with humor will be discussed, and teachers will have the opportunity to explore humor activities in small groups and as a workshop cohort. Let’s laugh while learning!

Presenters: Alyssa Levy & Nicole Chamberlain

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Recommended for Math Interventionists

Come meet other Math Interventionists and learn from one another! The day will consist of tips and tricks, sharing best practices, favorite assessments, intervention strategies, and materials specifically geared toward working with struggling learners. The day’s agenda will be created from participants’ interests and curiosities collected prior to the session.

Presenter: Francesca Rivellini

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Recommended for Educators of Grades 4-12

This interactive workshop will introduce educators to AI-powered tools like Brisk Teaching, MagicSchool AI, SchoolAI, and Canva, showcasing their potential to enhance instruction and student engagement. Participants will explore best practices for integrating these tools into their teaching while addressing key ethical considerations. Through discussions and real-world examples, participants will analyze how AI can support creativity, differentiation, and critical thinking. By the end of the session, educators will be able to confidently implement AI-driven strategies to boost student excitement, engagement, and learning in their classrooms.

Presenter: Silvia Jost

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-5

This interactive workshop, designed for elementary teachers, will focus on understanding the three dimensions of the Next Generation Science Standards: science and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, and crosscutting concepts. Participants will engage in curriculum discussions and collaborate on lesson planning with grade-level colleagues. Time will be spent crafting lessons and developing models, phenomena-based investigations, and assessments.  

Presenter: Jessica Cappdona

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Recommended for Educators of Grades K-5

Did you know that Asian Americans have been part of New Jersey’s story for over 250 years—including fighting in the Revolutionary War and building powerful movements of solidarity and resistance? In this interactive workshop, middle and high school educators will explore the rich and diverse contributions of Asian Americans across the Garden State.

This workshop is tailored to middle and high school teachers, equipping them with practical strategies and a wealth of resources to seamlessly incorporate AAPI history and NJ’s Asian American history, into their social studies lessons. Educators will use AAPI histories and narratives to discover innovative ways to align their lessons with NJ learning standards. They will have the opportunity to collaborate, share their own curricular experiences, and reimagine their implementation.

*Note: This workshop is presented in partnership with Teach Asian American Stories

**Note: This is a 1/2-day session, 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Presenters: Pam Bagot & Jennifer Eisberg

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-12

Explore the area of Printing & Sculpture. Participants will create a variety of 3-D mini-projects using various sculpture techniques. Select mini-projects will then be used in the printing portion of the class. The sculpture techniques will utilize a variety of materials, including recycled & found objects. There will be both additive and subtractive methods of sculpture. This class is appropriate for all grade levels and subject areas with an emphasis on using art and STEAM techniques to enhance student learning. 

Presenter: Cara Bayer

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Recommended for Educators of Grades K-6, 7-12

Join a dedicated space for self-contained special education teachers to share ideas, strategies, and insights that support student success. This collaboration is designed to foster discussion around best practices, challenges, and innovative approaches to individualized instruction, behavior management, differentiation, and inclusion. Whether you're looking for fresh lesson ideas, classroom management techniques, or ways to incorporate technology and UDL principles, this is a space for meaningful dialogue and professional growth. Let’s learn from each other and enhance our students’ learning experiences together!

Presenters: Jessica Vilardi & Dana Petrie

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-8

This workshop will explore the power of math talk in fostering deep mathematical understanding, critical thinking, and student engagement in the K-8 classroom. Participants will learn how structured discussions, strategic questioning, and student-led conversations can improve problem-solving skills and conceptual understanding. Through discussion, hands-on activities, and real-world examples, educators will leave with practical strategies to implement effective math talk that supports all learners. Join us to transform your math instruction and create a classroom where students confidently communicate their mathematical reasoning! 

Presenter: Glen Coleman

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Recommended for Educators of Grades 6-12

Electrify ANY course content and promote community by asking students to “speak twice.” Students deliver their first speech without notes, where they are given permission to speak awkwardly and from the heart. With the support of classmates, students feel empowered on their second attempts (and beyond) to improve.

Presenters: Bob Leichte & Clare McGarrity

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Recommended for Educators of Grades 6-8

Explore the impact of oral assessments in the science classroom and how they deepen student understanding and engagement! In this session, we’ll share practical strategies for implementation, along with student-ready examples and rubrics for you to bring back to your district. Participants will also have dedicated time to design their own oral assessments, leaving with ready-to-use tools and actionable strategies.

Presenters: Jennifer Helfman & Kate Heyboer

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-12

Storyboarding helps make the learning journey visible and meaningful to students. By tapping into brain science, this strategy redesigns the way we present units and lessons - boosting clarity, curiosity, and student buy-in. The process can be tailored for any grade level, learning unit, or academic content. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the process of Storyboarding, view examples, and create Storyboards to use in their classrooms.

Presenter: Linda Timirci

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Recommended for Educators of Grades 9-12

This workshop will examine data around school ML student populations and help educators understand pedagogical responsibilities and mandates regarding MLs and deepen their understanding of academic language and content instruction. Participants will practice using methods for adapting classroom content for English Language Learners by examining some of the modification methods and will walk away with a Can-Do Philosophy for working with multilingual learners.

Presenter: Jonathan Harris

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-12

Music education cultivates creativity, collaboration, and lifelong skills—but sustaining strong programs requires strategic advocacy. This interactive workshop empowers music educators with practical tools to build support through effective outreach, communication, and community engagement. Participants will leave ready to advocate for their programs and strengthen connections with parents, administrators, and local organizations.

Presenter: Meghan Pleus

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Recommended for Educators of Grades K-2

Out with the whole group instruction and in with the… small group stations! This session will focus on effective strategies for creating and managing small groups, particularly for ELA and Math. Learn about new ways to incorporate games and technology as stations. Leave this session with tools that will increase engagement while differentiating at the same time!

*Note: Classroom site visit included

Presenters: Denise Marinaro & Sarah Christensen

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-12  (Gen Ed  & Special Ed) & Paraprofessionals/Instructional Aides

Teacher/aide pairs would benefit from attending this workshop together. Special education teachers are also welcome and encouraged to attend. Instructional aides or paraprofessionals are an integral part of the classroom and should be engaged by teachers to partner on student learning. However, many teachers are not trained on how to effectively employ instructional aides in their classrooms. This workshop aims to equip teachers and instructional aides with tools to join forces in support of student learning. Designed for general education content area and specials/elective teachers, this workshop will explore task delegation, understanding student IEPs and instructional aides’ purpose, and best practices for communication. 

Presenter: Amy Brown

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-12

Cultivating focus, re-energizing oneself, and improving daily habits are essential for educators’ well-being and the benefits that they pass along to students. However, finding the time to implement new habits can be challenging. Small changes are easier to plan for and realize, so concentrating on the habits that are most likely to yield significant improvements is the way to go! Inspired by Mike Kuczala's The Peak Performing Teacher, this workshop guides educators in meaningful self-reflection by providing: practices to increase productivity and decrease anxiety, self-care strategies, and practical checklists and templates to help educators maintain goals.

Presenter: Cathlin Goulding

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Recommended for Educators of Grades K-5

This interactive workshop introduces elementary educators to Asian American histories and voices, highlighting stories, events, and contributions that resonate with younger learners. Participants will explore age-appropriate case studies, learn inclusive teaching strategies, and leave with classroom-ready resources to thoughtfully integrate Asian American perspectives into social studies, literacy, and cross-curricular instruction.

*Note: This workshop is presented in partnership with Teach Asian American Stories

Presenters: Charlene Gerbig & Josephine Hunt

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-12

This workshop explores the intersection of anxiety, technology, and student well-being. Drawing from the NYT Best-Selling title, The Anxious Generation, the award-winning film Screenagers, and the current Wait Till 8th movement, this workshop equips educators with actionable strategies for fostering resilience, emotional regulation, and healthy digital habits. Addressing societal pressures, overscheduling, and digital overexposure, this session emphasizes self and social awareness, screen-time management, community collaboration, and facilitating joyful learning. This workshop equips educators with the tools to support students' emotional wellbeing and resilience effectively.

Presenter: Colleen Tambuscio

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Recommended for Educators of Grades K-4 AND Grades 5-8

To support NJ's 1994 requirement on Holocaust instruction, the NJ Commission on Holocaust Education has released newly updated curriculum for grades K-12. In these separate grade-level sessions, teachers will learn how to implement materials that are grade-level appropriate. Additionally, teachers will be engaged in learning how the mandate can be met through interdisciplinary teaching in Language Arts and Social Studies. 

Teachers in the grades K-4 session will be exposed to materials that align with the goals of respecting oneself and others. These guiding principles allow students to understand the more complex history of the Holocaust and genocide in later grades.

Teachers in the grades 5-8 session will be exposed to effective strategies to introduce critical historical themes that challenge students to think deeply about fairness, belonging, and the human experience.

*Note: These are 1/2-day sessions, 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

**Note: This workshop is presented in partnership with The NJ Commission on Holocaust Education and the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Ramapo College

Presenter: Colleen Tambuscio

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Recommended for Educators of Grades 9-12

To support NJ's 1994 requirement on Holocaust instruction, the NJ Commission on Holocaust Education has released newly updated curriculum for grades K-12. In this grades 9-12 session, teachers will learn how high school instruction can leverage the teaching of essential historical themes. Teachers will learn about the root causes, implications of, and possible responses to prejudice, hatred, discrimination, and stereotyping in many different historical and contemporary settings. Teachers will examine these themes and how to effectively implement these lessons in their courses.

*Note: This workshop is presented in partnership with The NJ Commission on Holocaust Education and the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Ramapo College

Presenter: Lydia Greco

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-12

This workshop will provide an in-depth exploration of substance use trends and disorders, with a focus on how to effectively manage these challenges within a school setting. Educators will learn to recognize symptoms in students while learning practical prevention and intervention strategies. Additionally, participants will develop a broader understanding of addiction, gaining valuable insights that can be applied both in their professional roles and personal lives.

Presenter: Kelly Stevens

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-12

We all know and have those students. You know the students who don’t finish or turn in their work, the ones who are always calling out, the ones who seem to always lose focus. While this can be a source of frustration for teachers, what if we could give students strategies to help with this? Based on the book, “The Missing Link to Help Them Think” by Marilee Sprenger, this workshop will explore the potential marriage between emotional learning strategies and executive functioning skills. Participants will leave this session with additional tools to add to their toolboxes to best help their students.

Presenter: Marc Cicchino

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-12

Building on the foundational brain-based framework introduced in Part I, this hands-on, inquiry-driven workshop invites educators to dive deeper into the neuroscience of student engagement through the lens of their own instructional interests. Participants will select a specific pedagogy or practice, such as project-based learning, game-based learning, or culturally responsive teaching, and explore how the neuroscience of attention, emotional safety, memory, and executive function can be intentionally applied within that context. 

Part II offers a more flexible, inquiry-oriented structure, with time dedicated to collaboration, investigation, and the development of personal practical applications to a teacher's specific classroom setting.

*Prerequisite: The Neuroscience of Classroom Engagement I

Presenter: Erica Sposa

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Recommended for Educators of Grades Pre-K-12

Take your AI skills to the next level in this full-day, interactive workshop designed for educators looking to deepen their understanding and application of cutting-edge AI tools. Building on the concepts introduced in Work Smarter, Not Harder: Level I, this session will explore the latest advancements in AI technology for the classroom, providing expanded hands-on experience with innovative platforms. Participants will have more individual time to explore, experiment, and create customized resources tailored to their teaching needs - be sure to bring questions, ideas, and curricular materials that will aid in creating/editing classroom materials. Whether you're streamlining lesson planning, enhancing assessments, or boosting student engagement, this workshop will empower you to work smarter, not harder. Prior completion of Level I is recommended but not required—come ready to dive in, create, and innovate!