NJASECD recently welcomed Doug Stech as our new Coordinator for the North Region of NJASECD, and a Board member of the organization. Doug joins us from Woodmont Elementary School in Montville Township, where he is the school counselor and helped to lead efforts resulting in the school’s recognition as a New Jersey and National School…
DetailsCheck out this flyer for session details for our 2023 Conference at Rider University on May 23. Registration is open using this LINK! Click here to view the conference flyer!
DetailsOn May 23, 2023, NJASECD will convene at Rider University for our first in-person conference and recognition ceremony in three years, The theme of the conference is “From Survival to Success by Exploring the Three C’s.” The conference will begin with a recognition ceremony for our 2023 Schools of Character. A keynote panel on the…
DetailsNJASECD also presented during the SEL4NJ Summit on SEL Day in 2023. Bill Trusheim and Laurie Coletti spoke about the importance of Social, Emotional, and Character Development (SECD) in shaping a positive environment for learning. This presentation focused on a school improvement process following the “Eleven Principles” framework, making the connection between SEL and Character…
DetailsNJASECD leaders and a panel of New Jersey educators shared the importance of SECD during the nationwide SEL Day Summit with a presentation called “Creating Schools of Character and Social-Emotional Competence: Lessons from New Jersey Schools.” This presentation focused on the connection between Character Education and Social-Emotional Learning and introduced the audience to the Schools…
DetailsInternational SEL Day is scheduled for Friday, March 10, 2023. NJASECD has passed a resolution supporting this event and is also participating in a national and a state summit to promote SECD by talking about creating schools of character and social-emotional competence. Our national presentation will happen at 10 AM Eastern and will include a…
DetailsWe are happy to announce that we are back in person for our 2023 Conference called “FROM SURVIVAL TO SUCCES by Exploring the Three C’s.” This conference will be held at Rider University on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM in the Yvonne Theatre and the Fine Arts Building on campus.…
DetailsThis is a recording of the webinar called “Practical Strategies for Building the Social. Emotional, and Character Development Foundations Needed for Back-to-School Success.” This webinar is sponsored by the Eastern Region of Character.org presented by NJASECD and funded by Character.org, NJASECD, NJ Schools of Character, and Pennsylvania Schools of Character. Click here to view the…
DetailsIs your school or school district struggling with creating caring attachments and relationships, as well as fostering a sense of belonging and connection with the greater school community? Then check out the Hamilton Township Pop-Up School House Events. Throughout 2020 and 2021 Hamilton Township School District of Mercer County, put together outdoor gatherings open to…
DetailsNJASECD sponsored a webinar called “Reducing Stress, Dealing with Differences, Building Community? Character is the Answer!” This webinar featured a keynote conversation with Dr. Nathan Fisher, Dr. Phil Brown, and Dr. Maurice Elias talking about the history of character education, social-emotional learning, and school culture and climate and the importance of these fields in today’s…
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