Upcoming NJEA Conferences:
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Register for the NJEA Legislative Conference – 2/18/2017 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- This year’s conference will feature five breakouts organized by issues important to you and public education. Legislators will engage in discussions focused on the following issues:
Federal – Join key members of Congress in a critical conversation about the Trump administration’s plans for public education. Learn how New Jersey’s congressional delegation plans to deal with the new leadership in Washington.
Health Benefits – The cost of health benefits is an ongoing discussion. Come hear legislators’ thoughts on how to contain health care costs, address the issues caused by Chapter 78, and preserve health benefits for retirees.
Pensions – Learn about the latest policies impacting your pensions, how they are funded and proposals for ensuring their long-term solvency.
School Funding – Participate in a discussion on state aid, the School Funding Reform Act (SFRA), and the impact of charter schools on school district finances.
Urban Education and Privatization – Join a conversation about state takeover districts and return to local control, issues facing urban communities, the challenges facing students and educators, and the privatization of public education and jobs.
Join us to hear directly from elected officials about these critical issues.
Don’t miss out. Register now. The registration deadline is Jan. 31.
- This year’s conference will feature five breakouts organized by issues important to you and public education. Legislators will engage in discussions focused on the following issues:
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Winter Leadership Conferences – Strengthening advocacy 3/24 – 3/25/2017
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Seminar Topics:
- Presidents’ Roundtable
- Legal Issues Affecting School Employees
- Preparing for Negotiations–Collective Bargaining
- Grieve, Don’t Gripe—Contract Enforcement
- AR—Key to a Strong Organization
- Bargaining Health Benefits
- Effective Political Advocacy Through Your Legislative Action Team
- Take Back Your Paycheck
- Advocating Through Social Media – Tools and Best Practices
- Organizing Your Local
- Getting the Most From ESSA for Your Members
- Principles of Leadership Development for Association Leaders
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2017 Legislative Dinners
County legislative dinners are an excellent way to learn about hot educational issues, meet yourstate lawmakers face-to-face and share your thoughts about making public education even better. For further details, contact your county education association office, county association president or county government relations chairperson.
Atlantic March 23 The Carriage House, Galloway Bergen March 22 The Venetian, Garfield Burlington May 1 The Merion, Cinnaminson Camden March 29 The Mansion on Main St, Voorhees Cape May March 30 Grand Hotel, Cape May Cumberland May 3 Greenview Inn, Vineland Essex March 8 Atrium Country Club, West Orange Gloucester/Salem March 2 Nicolosi’s, Woodbury Hudson May 10 Casino In The Park, Jersey City Hunterdon/Somerset April 4 Basking Ridge Country Club, Basking Ridge Mercer March 29 Mercer Oaks, West Windsor Middlesex May 10 Pines Manor, Edison Monmouth May 3 Doubletree Hotel, Tinton Falls Morris May 9 Meadow Wood Manor, Randolph Ocean May 11 Ramada, Toms River Passaic March 7 Brownstone House, Paterson Salem/Gloucester March 2 Nicolosi’s, Woodbury Somerset/Hunterdon April 4 Basking Ridge Country Club, Basking Ridge Sussex April 27 Perona Farms, Andover Twp. Union April 5 The Westwood, Garwood Warren April 4 Hawk Pointe, Washington