Please join us for our
2024 SPRING CONFERENCE
Our 2024 conference has two components to choose from:
In-Person Conference – May 29, 30, & 31 – Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday
Hyatt Regency Hotel, New Brunswick
OR
Video Library Conference – Access starting on June 3rd for 3 months
The In-Person Conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick on May 29, 30, & 31. 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 June 3rd using our conference platform. There is no set schedule, and you will be able to view the workshops starting on June 3rd for 3 months. By using your unique login your hours will be tracked so that you can earn PD hours through September 2nd. 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.
Register to Attend the Conference
Registration for the 2024 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 or view the Video Library. Three forms of payment are excepted: credit card, check, or purchase order. For those paying with a purchase order, take note of the UPLOAD feature listed on 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.
President’s Awards Ceremony & Reception
Join us as we celebrate our Scholarship Winners, Award Recipients & Advocacy Successes at our President’s Awards Ceremony & Reception, that will be held on Thursday, May 30th starting at 6:00 PM. Registration is required to attend this event, and please consider making a donation toward the scholarships.
Preliminary Schedule
Now you can browse and view the workshop offerings. There are workshops in all categories every day. Please note that there will be some additions and changes.
Awards and Scholarships
Applications for all of the 2024 awards and scholarships are now open for students in 4th, 8th, 12th grade, and college as well as prospective and current teachers in graduate school, a grant for teachers, and the new award Barbara Tedesco award for collaborating educators!
Recruiting Booths for Districts
One component of our NJTESOL/NJBE Spring Conference 2024 is providing booths for Districts interested in recruiting teachers. Districts can reserve a recruiting booth for Friday, May 31, 2024. Visit the Recruiting page for more information or contact Tina Kern at exhibitor-liaison@njtesol-njbe.org.
Become a Sponsor (SOLD OUT) see Exhibitor Opportunities
Become an Exhibitor
We invite companies and organizations that serve educators that teach and support. Visit the Exhibitor page for more information or contact Tina Kern at exhibitor-liaison@njtesol-njbe.org.