The Honor

Septembers are so exciting! New uniforms, new pencils, new bulletin boards, new students, and new friends. We hope you're geared up for all that you'll be learning as a student, new teacher, and as a seasoned professional this year! KDP at Seton Hall is looking forward to welcoming you back this Fall! Check out all there is to do to get involved and support your fellow KDP family!

This month's newsletter features...

1. Mary Jennings Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser
2. Congratulations KDP at SHU!
3. Teacher Resources
4. Education Conferences in 2018: Boost your PD!
   
5. Career Articles
6. Self-Care for Teachers
7. +MORE!

Yours in Education,

Karly, Katie, Caroline, & Sarah

Xi Gamma Chapter Executive Board, Seton Hall University

Κ Δ Π International Honor Society in Education

It's been announced on KDP's website; SHU's Xi Gamma Chapter has been recognized for two program awards!

Professional Development – Praxis Prep! facilitated by our very own Karly with special guest (and flashcard copy master J) Ms. Erica Savi

Education for Sustainability – ELLs in the Mainstream: A Toolkit for Pre-Service Teachers hosted by Dr. Bryan Meadows. The chapter was one of just two in the nation to receive this acknowledgement.

With more than 650 active KDP chapters completing multiple programs, this is quite an accomplishment. Our KDP Chapter will be formally recognized with two plaques at KDP’s 2018 Convocation in Indianapolis, IN in November.

Members had great things to say about these programs and we look forward to continue to work together to provide quality experiences and opportunities for our KDP students and alumni!

Check out these three links below for Teacher Resources!

Attention: EDST students, there is a valuable opportunity this semester to practice your teaching skills working with English Learner (EL) students! Madison Public Schools (Morris County) runs a tutoring program throughout the Fall semester for elementary school students. Volunteer hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3pm - 4pm. This is an unpaid position. For more details, send an email to bryan.meadows@shu.edu. This is a great chance to add to your professional resume!

NNER Annual Conference — October 10-12, 2018 in Charlotte, NC

Tickets: $0 – $350

Where: Hilton Charlotte Center City, 222 East Third Street

Website: https://www.winthrop.edu/

Tickets Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-nner-annual-conference-registration-45082762757

The National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER) invites educators, researchers, students, and community members from around the world, working in the context of K-12, higher education, arts and sciences, and the broader community, to share their knowledge and expertise by submitting proposals to present at the 2018 NNER Conference.

MSECA Imagine Conference 2018 — October 10-13, 2018 in Jackson, MS

Tickets: $100 – $4,000

Where: Jackson Marriott, 200 East Amite Street

Website: https://www.mississippiearlychildhood.org/

Tickets Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mseca-imagine-conference-2018-tickets-45658630192

Join us for the 65th Annual MsECA Imagine Conference in Jackson, MS for a week of exciting, inspiring, and educational speakers and events. This is a great opportunity for early education educators to make connections and be inspired to advocate on behalf of Mississippi’s children.

18th Annual Autism Conference — October 11-12, 2018 in Lutherville-Timonium, MD

Tickets: Free

Where: Radisson Hotel North Baltimore, 2004 Greenspring Drive

Website: https://www.kennedykrieger.org

Tickets Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/18th-annual-autism-conference-registration-42054925414

#CARDAAC is a must-attend event for educators, clinicians, families, researchers, and healthcare professionals. This annual conference offers two days of world-class education, compelling speakers, and unlimited networking opportunities.

T4SJ Conference: Rising Educator Pathway — October 13, 2018 in San Francisco, CA

Tickets: $5

Where: Mission High School, 3750 18th Street

Website: https://t4sj.org/

Presentation Proposals: https://t4sj.org/contact-us/

Pre-register to be part of the Rising Educator Pathway track at this year’s T4SJ conference. Pre-registration guarantees you a seat in this cohort through the entire day (including two workshop slots/day-long training). Your nominal registration fee of $5 will be returned after your attendance. More details about the day’s content will be emailed to you in August.

Jewish Montessori Conference — October 21-22, 2018 in Owings Mills, MD

Tickets: $225 – $255

Where: Darchei Noam Montessori, 2905 Walnut Avenue

Website: http://www.darcheinoammontessori.com/

Presentation Proposals: http://www.darcheinoammontessori.com/campregistration/

Darchei Noam Montessori is excited to reinstate the Jewish Educator’s Montessori conference that was originally started by Mrs. Shari Gershan of blessed memory and Leigh Maller. Join us for an inspirational and enlightening two-day conference. All Jewish educators are invited to attend.

Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference —October 25, 2018 in College Park, MD

Tickets: $150 – $200

Where: Holiday Inn Washington-College Pk (I-95), 10000 Baltimore Avenue

Website: http://ppmd.org/

Presentation Proposals: N/A

A Wrightslaw training program featuring Pete Wright, Esq., sponsored by The Parents’ Place of Maryland, this one-day conference features special education law and advocacy programs focusing on four areas: Special education law, rights, and responsibilities, tests and measurements to measure progress & regression, SMART IEPs, and introduction to tactics and strategies for effective advocacy. Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents, educators, health care providers, advocates, and attorneys who represent children with disabilities regarding special education. The program is not disability-specific.

6th Annual California STEAM Symposium — October 28-29, 2018 in Long Beach, CA

Tickets: $315 if you register by June 8th; $340 if you register by Sept. 21 and $375 after Sept. 21

Where: Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Boulevard

Website: https://www.stemcalifornia.org/

More than 3000 STEAM educators from across California are expected to attend the 2018 California STEAM Symposium. Are you interested in practical strategies, classroom resources and curriculum, networking, and inspiration? Then the California STEAM Symposium is for you. This conference offers collaborative and inspiring professional learning with resources to support high-quality science, technology, engineering, art, and math instruction for all students. The conference’s agenda is currently being constructed. We encourage you to check the agenda page for updates.

More conferences this year can be found here.

CEHS posts daily updates on open job positions and student/alumni opportunities on their facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shu.cehs/

TEACHER JOBS are on NAVIGATOR!
SHU PORTAL --> Click on The Career Center Tab --> Click on the Navigator Icon or here

Need Career Advice?

The Career Center is here to help you as a student and alumni! Call 973-761-9355 to schedule your phone or in-person appointment.

LinkedIn Advice

• 3 Secret LinkedIn Job Search Tips

• Use Video To Stand Out On LinkedIn

Job Search

• In a First-Round Interview for a Leadership Post, Make Sure You Show the Love

• 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Job Search

• Can I get hired if I don’t meet all the requirements?

• 8 things you think are helping your job search but aren't

Interviews

• How to Explain Your Unemployment in a Job Interview

• Stop Rambling! How to Tell a Concise, Compelling Career Story in an Interview

• 7 ways to show emotional intelligence in a job interview

• Standing Out After the Interview

Networking

• A professor explains why networking is a waste of time and what you should be doing instead

Resume & Cover Letter

• 6 Prompts That’ll Help You Write a Cover Letter

• Got 20 minutes? Use it to snag your next job

Career

• 5 Things You Can Do To Advance Your Career

• 3 Things Successful People Do By Summer's End To Prime Their Careers For Fall

• To Make a Change at Work, Tell Yourself a Different Story

• Three key elements of a successful job search mindset

We're learning to find opportunities for Self-Care. But actually, it is impossible for us to rely entirely on self-care to support our own well-being; instead, there is no shame in leaning on the mutual and symbiotic relationships we are part of for support when we need it. Introducing #SquadCare. As you start to build your squad, you may want to consider including some of these individuals:

• A mentor: finding a trusted individual who can share in your vulnerable moments and add insight based on their professional experiences can be essential in feeling heard and developing insight
• A sponsor: being thought of for projects, having your name come up during crucial conversations, and being supported for promotions can be imperative – and a sponsor is an individual who will consistently think of you when opportunities arise
• A friend: connecting with someone who knows you well outside your world of work can be a great way to disconnect, avoid burnout, and develop a strong identity
• A mentee: mentoring someone often requires you to reflect on your past experiences, which can be helpful in learning from your past and guiding your future goals
• A colleague: a coworker who makes you feel seen and heard can be crucial for workplace engagement and enjoyment
• An ally: when adversity strikes, it can be essential to have an individual in your squad who will stand up for you and advocate for causes that are important to you

Read more here!

November 1–3 | Indianapolis, IN

The "Designing the Future" conference provides a platform for educators of all levels and disciplines to come together in Indianapolis, Indiana and create a future that is sustainable, equitable, and promising for ALL learners.

Through innovative breakout sessions, collaboration stations, and mentoring, attendees will design—in ways large and small—a promising future for themselves, their classrooms, their communities, and the education profession.

You can learn more on KDP's website by clicking here.

Join us Thursday, Oct. 18 in New York City for the 5th annual STEM Pathways Summit, a FREE high-powered one-day event for K-20 STEM leaders and decision-makers. Develop a STEM toolkit, build a learning network with peers and share success stories and lessons learned. Register to request your seat.

The following multicultural events and celebrations are among those that will happen this month:

September is...

2 VJ Day, WWII

3 Labor Day - first Monday

9 Grandparents Day - first Sunday after Labor Day, Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown

11 911 Remembrance

17 Constitution Day

18 Yom Kippur

21 International Peace Day (UN)

22 Oktoberfest begins in Germany

23 Autumnal Equinox - date varies

28 Native American Day the fourth Friday of the month

ALUMNI!

Are you doing amazing things in your classroom/school/district/institution?

• Project you are working on
• Presentation / talk you gave
• Workshop you hosted
  

Please get in touch so we can celebrate your accomplishments together! We would love to feature you in this newsletter and do a write up a short narrative about the project.

Please email kdpxigamma@gmail.com to share with us.

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