The New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) is hosting Workshop 2026, a four-day professional development summit for school leaders, from October 19 to 22 in Atlantic City. The event, jointly sponsored by the NJSBA, the New Jersey Association of School Administrators, and the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials, features over 250 sessions on topics including student testing, mental health, cybersecurity, and equity. The theme, “Charting the Path, Empowering Journeys,” emphasizes providing school officials with resources to manage changing educational requirements.
Keynote speakers include Dr. Timothy P. Shriver, co-founder of the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL), and Dr. Lily Laux, New Jersey’s commissioner of education. A legislative panel with state lawmakers and a New Jersey State Board of Education panel are also scheduled. Credentialed media can attend by registering at the Atlantic City Convention Center, where all sessions will take place. For details, visit the NJSBA media advisory.
Event Overview
Workshop 2026 is described as the largest training conference for New Jersey’s public school leaders. Sessions will cover topics such as social-emotional learning, school security, and educational technology. Attendees can earn credits toward certifications, including Board Member Academy, Qualified Purchasing Agent, and Certified Educational Facilities Manager credentials. The event includes programs for education professionals and influencers, with media access available throughout the four days.
Additional session topics include STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics) education, labor relations, school law, and sustainability, as noted in the source articles. Over 250 sessions will address issues critical to New Jersey’s public school districts, according to the media advisory.
Dr. Shriver and Dr. Laux Lead Atlantic City Sessions
Dr. Shriver will address strategies for fostering dignity in schools, drawing on his work with CASEL and the Special Olympics. Dr. Laux will provide an overview of New Jersey’s educational state of affairs. The legislative panel, co-hosted by the Garden State Coalition of Schools, will include state senators and assembly members. Sessions are scheduled at the Atlantic City Convention Center, with a full program list available on the NJSBA website.
Dr. Shriver’s keynote is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m., while Dr. Laux’s session is set for Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. The legislative panel, featuring Senator M.
Organizers encourage media coverage, with registration for badges and access to the exhibit hall required. Contact details for registration inquiries include an email and phone number listed in the media advisory.
