2025 SPRING CONFERENCE
Our 2025 conference has two components to choose from:
In-Person Conference – May 20, 21, & 22 – Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
Hyatt Regency Hotel, New Brunswick
OR
Video Library Conference – Access starting on May 27th to August 21st.
The In-Person Conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick on May 20, 21, & 22. You can register for one, two or all three days. We have three fantastic keynotes scheduled to present at the conference. Select from many presentations approved for the continuing education requirement. Network with other colleagues! Obtain the latest information on state and national initiatives. Visit and meet with the representatives at our Sponsors & Exhibitors booths to find the latest and greatest teaching tools. Earn PD Hours throughout the day.
You can also enjoy coffee with the sponsors and exhibitors starting at 7:30 am.
The Video Library Conference is a select collection of library presentations you will have access to view starting on May 27th using our conference platform. There is no set schedule. By using your unique login your hours will be tracked so that you can earn PD hours through August 21st. Please note that the Select Collection of presentations will not include the keynotes or special invited guest speakers. There is no Q&A.
Presentation topics will include: General Interest, Content Area Instruction, Bilingual/ESL Pre-K through 12, Higher Ed, Teacher Ed, Adult Ed, & k-12 Administrators, Dual Language/Biliteracy. All interest groups will have presentations all three days.
Justify your attendance: Our in person and virtual library conferences are designed to offer professional development that supports educators of all levels. Does your boss need more convincing? Use our customizable letter to further justify your attendance!
For questions concerning your conference registration status, please contact Gwen Franks at business-admin@njtesol-njbe.org
For other conference questions email Caia Schlessinger at conference-coordinator@njtesol-njbe.org.
Registration for the 2025 Spring Conference is open!
Act quickly to take advantage of our early registration rates and secure a spot. You can register to attend in-person (one, two or all three days) or view select workshops through our Video Library.
Three forms of payment are accepted: credit card, check, or purchase order. For those paying with a purchase order, take note of the UPLOAD feature listed on the second page of the registration form to upload the board approved purchase order & voucher along with the registration forms. Please note, POs and registration form are NOT accepted by email.
Once your registration form and payment are received and processed, an email confirmation will be sent. Please make sure to watch out for this confirmation email.
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