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2012 NJTEA Conference and Expo: 
Technology Education - Solving the Worlds Problems.  
STEM Education as a pathway to student success.
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Mark Your Calendars!  The 2012 NJTEEA Conference and Expo is being held on Friday May 11, 2012 at the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Super Early Bird Rates are in effect now:  Click HERE to register.

You can get deep discounts on conference registration as well as discounts on your 2011/2012 NJTEEA membership!

Featured Keynote Speaker Dr. Brad Draeger, the Superintendent of Livingston Public Schools and advocate of technology & engineering education.

 

Dr. Brad Draeger joined Livingston Public Schools on April 1, 2006 with more than 30 years of experience in public education. His experiences as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent for human resources, chief academic officer and deputy superintendent within Fairfax County Public Schools has contributed to the vast knowledge base he has brought with him to Livingston Public Schools.

 

Throughout his distinguished career as an educator, Dr. Draeger's focus has always been the academic success of all students. He has identified and directed many initiatives to improve student achievement - new staffing models, full-day kindergarten, revamped programs for children on the Autism spectrum, after-school and summer arts programs, and creating a vision for high schools of the future. He has managed a multi-billion dollar organization, overseen major renovation projects and implemented technology initiatives system-wide. Dr. Draeger has been recognized for his expertise in community relations, technology, finance, facilities, and strategic planning.

 

Dr. Draeger has been the recipient of several awards for his accomplishments and contributions to public education including the Robert R. Spillane Fairfax County Public School Leadership Award, the Human Resources Professional Excellence Award of Greater Washington and in 2000, he was named the Human Resource Executive of the Year by the Local Government Personnel Association. He has authored and published several articles and made countless presentations on topics such as school technology and time management for teachers.

 

In addition, Dr. Draeger was the force behind three referendums totaling over $110 million dollars to renovate and add solar panels to all nine school buildings, and a large expansion of Livingston High School. Current and future students will reap the benefits by having access to a larger music wing, state-of-the-art science wing, a newly renovated technology and engineering lab, and a new physical education building.  All school are now completely air conditioned and the expansive use of solar panels to generate electricity and revenue for the District.

 

 

Featuring: Sessions On NASA Resources for Education
These workshops, presented by a NASA education expert, will introduce K-12 teachers to the various NASA Ed. Resources available to them.  Teachers will be shown how to access NASA teaching materials, how to keep abreast of teacher and student NASA opportunities, and what services the Aerospace Ed. Services Program can provide to them when teaching STEM concepts.  Valuable information and materials will be distributed.

Other Sessions Include:
NJTEEA strives to offer the most comprehensive selection of workshop sessions.

Topics will include:

Student Competitions & Activities
Back to basics - Technology Learning Activities
Traditional Industrial Arts Programs producing high tech results 
NASA/Aerospace Engineering
Video Game Design/Software Engineering

More to be announced...If you have areas of interest you would like to see addressed, let us know!

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Don't Wait to Register!
We know many factors influence your ability to attend the NJTEEA Conference.  One of the most important factors is that you apply for your professional day EARLY! 
NJTEEA has opened registration.  You can register, pick your payment method and print confirmation to present to your school. 


You will recieve a message when you should return to the site an choose your conference sessions.

Apply to Present
This years theme for the 26th annual event is "Technology Education, Solving the Worlds Problems" 

We still have a few slots left and would like to hear your ideas.  If you have any intentions of applying to present, please click HERE for the presentation proposal form.

Need help fitting your presentation into the theme?  Just ask us! 

Become a Sponsor
Connect with the most motivated technology and engineering educators in New Jersey.  Exhibit at the 26th Annual Conference and Expo.

If you would like to receive a vendor packet with exhibit, workshop and advertising information, please email
[email protected].
Get Funding to Attend the Conference!

Be proactive!  Go to your school administration now and tell them you want to attend this event while funding is still available. 

Be Positive!  Tell you administrators that you want to attend this event to stay up-to-date on the most current trends in STEM education and that you want to represent your school and your district at a conference where policy makers in New Jersey education meet to share ideas and create direction for the future.

Apply to be a part of the program!  This is a great way to give the leaders of your school district a solid reason to permit your attendance at this event.

Don't be afraid to ask for funding, but you need to start now!  Check with your local PTA, education foundations, civic organizations (rotary or lions clubs),

Look forward to seeing you in May!