NJEA Professional Development

09/17/2026

The evaluation regulations are changing, and the New Jersey State Board of Education wants to hear from you! Registration is now open for an in-person testimony session on Wednesday, Oct. 7 (start time is 30 minutes after the conclusion of the State Board meeting). Space is limited, so click here NOW to register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ebZiYitxPZ

09/16/2026

📣Join educators, leaders, and advocates at Rowan University for the 2nd Annual Amistad Conference: Centering Black History, Expanding Inclusion Across Disciplines: Teaching New Jersey's Mandates!

The NJEA is proud to endorse this event and will be hosting an essential breakout session:
👥Panel: Inclusive Education in Practice: Teaching New Jersey’s MandatesTime & Location: 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM | Bunce Hall, 2nd Floor, Rowan University

Conference Overview
📆Date & Time: October 23, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍Location: Rowan University, Bunce Hall, 2nd Floor
🗣Keynote Speaker: Sundjata Sekou — "Dope 3rd Grade Teacher," writer, and activist
📚Credits: Earn up to 12 Continuing Education Credits
💲Cost: $20 (payable at the door via cash or check; includes lunch) Special Offer: The first 10 registrants receive a $10 discount!

Seats are limited, so scan the QR code on the flyer to register today and secure your spot!

09/12/2026

We're excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 NJEA Convention! Will you be joining us? Register today using the link in the first comment below ⬇️

09/09/2026

Educator Evaluation in New Jersey is headed for a change! Thanks to NJEA members making their voices heard, today the NJDOE presented several proposed amendments to the AchieveNJ regulations. The biggest change is that SGOs are going away! More information will be coming this fall, so stay tuned!

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The QRcode will take you to the NJDOE slide deck.

09/04/2026

Show your 2026 NJEA Convention badge and get discounts at participating locations in Atlantic City this November!

Click the link in the first comment below to view the participating businesses and their exclusive offers. Then, let us know which discount you're most excited about ⬇️

09/02/2026

Looking to enrich your curriculum with impactful, local experiential learning? 🚌✨

In our latest article, NJEA Consortium Design Team Ambassador Stacy Schiller highlights two incredible community partnerships in eastern Monmouth County:

🔹 Chhange (Center for Holocaust, Human Rights & Genocide Education): Learn about the new Consortium-developed Field Trip Itinerary aligned with NJ State Standards to help educators prepare, guide, and debrief students visiting the powerful Journeys Beyond Genocide exhibit.
🔹 T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center: Discover how to engage students with the historic Black press, media literacy, and community journalism through a dedicated Performance Task (Then and Now: Why Representation in the Press Matters).

Plus, get a sneak peek at an upcoming NJEA Convention workshop featuring Fortune Center content this fall!

🔗 Read the full article and explore educator resources here: https://learning.njea.org/local-centers-make-great-educational-partners/

By: Stacy Schiller, Consortium Design Team Ambassador The NJEA Consortium has partnered with two local educational organizations in eastern Monmouth County. Chhange, the Center of Holocaust Human Rights and Genocide

08/31/2026

✨Design Team Ambassador Spotlight: Tamar LaSure-Owens ✨

Meet educator and NJEA Consortium Design Team Ambassador, Tamar LaSure-Owens!

Through her work with the Consortium, Tamar is helping reimagine how instructional design serves all students—engineering learning with intentionality, inclusion, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) at the forefront.

"Implementing Universal Design for Learning in our design work has shifted my perspective from fixing the student to fixing the curriculum. I've learned that accessibility is not a postproduction checklist—it is the foundation." — Tamar LaSure-Owens

By collaborating with educators statewide to design, vet, and share high-quality Tier 1 resources, Tamar and the Consortium Design Team Ambassadors are reducing the prep time burden for teachers while ensuring equitable access to exceptional learning experiences for every student in New Jersey. 💡📚

🔗 Explore curated resources, tools, and courses on the NJEA Consortium LMS: https://njeaportal.learnupon.com/users

08/28/2026

Design Team Ambassador Spotlight: Stacy Schiller ✨

Meet educator and NJEA Consortium Design Team Ambassador, Stacy Schiller!

Through performance tasks, high-interest field trip itineraries, and authentic learning experiences, Stacy and the Consortium are helping students connect academic skills to real-world issues—exploring identity, equity, institutions, and activism while addressing New Jersey’s mandated curricula.

"The Consortium provides not only valuable resources, but also a community that makes me feel supported and intellectually challenged. Working alongside such talented educators has reinforced my belief that meaningful professional growth happens through collaboration." — Stacy Schiller

By designing relevant, impactful learning opportunities, Stacy exemplifies how statewide collaboration empowers teachers and inspires students to think critically about the world around them. 💡🍎

🔗 Discover performance tasks, resources, and courses on the NJEA Consortium LMS: https://njeaportal.learnupon.com/

08/26/2026

Design Team Ambassador Spotlight: America Sotelo ✨

Meet bilingual educator and NJEA Consortium Design Team Ambassador, America Sotelo!

Through her work with the Consortium, America has focused on moving beyond standard content delivery to design meaningful, student-centered learning experiences grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and culturally responsive practices.

"The Consortium reminded me that equity is not about giving every student the same thing, but about intentionally designing opportunities that allow students to thrive based on their individual strengths and needs." — America Sotelo

By collaborating with fellow educators to break through isolation and remove barriers for multilingual learners, America reminds us of the true power of community-driven design and empathy in education. 💡🤝

🔗 Explore the NJEA Consortium resources and learning management system: https://njeaportal.learnupon.com/

08/24/2026

Meet Erin Putman, a dedicated New Jersey educator of over 25 years, parent, and NJEA Consortium Design Team Ambassador (DTA)! 🌟

"We tend to default to exposure through acknowledgment of heroes and holidays... The grant-funded NJEA Consortium brought together a group of New Jersey educators to take out the legwork for teachers and create materials and disseminate resources that fulfill the four state diversity mandates."

Erin’s passion is integrating disability representation and rich, inclusive content into everyday curriculum so every learner feels seen, heard, and challenged to grow.

👉 Explore ready-to-go lessons and scholar talks in our Repository of Resources: https://njeaportal.learnupon.com

Help us reach our goal of 1k NJEA member users by December 2026! 🎯