NJEA PDII Impact Conference

The NJEA PDII Impact Conference, themed "Reimagine Your Journey," offers educators an opportunity to pause and reflect on the school year and consider what the next year might bring. The conference aims to foster joy and creativity by providing various topics and themes for engagement. It features a keynote address by world-renowned neurodiversity pioneer, Prof. Temple Grandin, whose groundbreaking work paved the way for today's neurodiversity acceptance movement. Attendees can select from a variety of enriching professional learning breakout sessions covering topics such as technology, arts integration, diversity, teacher leadership, and healing-centered practices. The conference also includes wellness experiences, networking opportunities, and book giveaways, providing five hours of professional learning credit. BookSmiles will distribute thousands of free books, including titles found on banned books lists, for classroom libraries.