NJASECD will offer a summer workshop for school administrators and culture and climate teams called “Bringing Character and Social Emotional Competency to Your School.” The workshop will be held at RIder University on Wednesday, August 19 from 10 to 2 PM. Cost for the workshop is $99. Our keynote speaker will be Tony Cattani, principal…
The application for the 2026 Schools of Character Program is now available on the Character.org website. The process has changed from past years so it is important for you to take a moment to review the application process. NJASECD has provided a Tips for Applying Presentation which will help you understand the changes. In addition,…
NJASECD is sponsoring two Technical Assistance Sessions for schools who are working on applications to become State and National Schools of Character. These sessions will be held online using Zoom and are offered free to interested schools. We will review the newly-revised “11 Principles Framework” and answer questions schools may have as they prepare their…
Presenters: William Trusheim, Laurie Coletti, and Mary Reinhold, NJASECD Officers Source: SEL4NJ SEL Week School Showcase Webinar Series, March 5, 2024 Description: The presenters will share ideas and best practices that can benefit a school through an intentional school improvement process to create schools of character and social-emotional competence. The presenters will discuss the intersection…
The NJASECD 2024 Annual Conference will take place on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ. We are now accepting registrations through NJPSA/FEA for the conference. Please refer to the linked documents below to find the registration links as well as an information sheet that will guide you through the process of…
The deadline for applying to be a 2024 School of Character is fast approaching. Here are some tips compiled by our resident expert, Eileen Dachnowicz, to help you as you prepare your application for submission, The deadline is November 10, 2023. If you require further assistance with your application or your character education journey, please…