School Administrator series at the SRI&ETTC - Summer 2024
The SRI&ETTC is proud to offer a School Administrators Professional Development Series in Summer 2024 presented by Stockton University faculty and Education Law Attorneys.
Please note the workshop delivery method prior to registration. Hybrid workshops are being offered as an in-person and Zoom sessions. The Live online via Zoom Sessions are only available online. The in-person sessions will take place at the SRI&ETTC in Galloway, NJ. Please register for the delivery method that works best for your district. If you have any questions please contact the SRI&ETTC at 609-626-3867 for more information.
The workshops listed below are also available as custom programming that can be brought to your district at the date and time that works for the district schedule. Contact Dr. Barbara Hagerty, barbara.hagerty@stockton.edu, to discuss professional development options.
Structuring Your I&RS Team for a Successful Year · Hybrid Delivery
July 16, 2024 · 9 am to 12 pm
An I&RS team provides the school with an institutionalized mechanism and comprehensive strategy for enabling staff and families or caregivers to collaborate systematically over time. This collaboration requires careful planning and maintenance to become an integral and valued part of the educational system. A strong I&RS team is necessary for an I&RS system to work effectively in a school.
This session will define the characteristics of an effective team while providing administrators with recommendations for team composition. Team member roles and responsibilities will be clarified. In addition, this session will identify the support needed for I&RS team operations from the board of education, central office administrators, building administrators, and school staff. Participants will learn the best practices for collaborative decision-making. The relationship of I&RS teams to other building-based groups will be explored. Finally, participants will explore appropriate models for I&RS functions.
Using Data to Drive Instruction · Live Online via Zoom
July 17, 2024 · 9 am to 12 pm
As educators, we need to constantly use data to drive instruction. However, that can be easier said than done. In this workshop, we will share some user-friendly strategies that work, including looking for trends in the data to plan whole class lessons; looking at individual scores to form small groups; collecting additional data on a regular basis; and sharing the results with students to develop ownership and a growth mindset. These strategies are designed to save educators time while using data to drive instruction.
School Law Boot Camp for School Administrators· Hybrid Delivery
July 31 & August 1, 2024 · 9 am to 3 pm
Today's school leaders work in a dynamic, fast-paced school law environment, and administrators are challenged to keep up with the changes. Administrators will review legal standards on HIB, Student Rights, Employer and Employee Rights, and Special Education.
Day One: HIB Including Social Media and Student Rights and First Amendment Rights
The HIB Including Social Media module will focus on the new HIB regulations and review relevant school law cases. The module will focus on student rights and responsibilities, including constitutional rights such as freedom of speech, disciplinary actions, social media, 24/7 rule, student athletic contracts, and transgender rights. In this module we will also review Special Education with a concentration on the district's roles and responsibilities, 504 Plans, IEP Plans, home-instruction and graduation.
Day Two: New Legal Considerations in K-12 Schools and Employee Rights Refresher for School Administrators
The New Legal Considerations in K-12 module will discuss laws and regulations regarding school closure, virtual instruction, and what powers/tools districts have to address emergency situations. The Employer and Employee Rights module will focus on employer and employee rights and responsibilities, including constitutional rights such as freedom of speech, disciplinary actions, grievances, tenure charges, non-renewals, and reductions in force. This interactive workshop will review the tenure charge process, concentrating on the district's roles and responsibilities, as well as review the legal standards and discuss proper documentation.
Danielson Refresher for Experienced Administrators · Live Online via Zoom
August 12, 2024 · 9 am to 11 am
This workshop will focus on enhancing use of and addressing common challenges using the Danielson framework. Topics include determining a score when evidence falls between levels, con-ducting post-observation conferences, building inter-rater reliability, and working with your faculty leadership teams (e.g. DEAC, ScIP). Additionally, utilizing the framework for instructional improvement will be explored.
Making the Mentoring Process More Meaningful · Hybrid Delivery
August 20, 2024 · 9 am to 12 pm
In this workshop, mentors will explore the mentoring process and understand the requirements for working with novice teachers. Practical strategies, skills, information, and resources will be discussed that will help them to successfully mentor novice teachers and positively impact their professional growth. Through role playing, communication skills, and knowledge of adult learning principles, mentor teachers will be provided with resources that will not only help them to become effective mentors and role models, but will also expand their own professional expertise.
Danielson for New Administrators · Live Online via Zoom
August 21, 2024 · 9 am to 12 pm
This workshop will focus on developing a working knowledge of the Danielson Framework with exploration of the four domains and their components. Practice with collecting ample evidence, scoring the observation, and conducting the post-observation conference will be provided.