Upcoming Events

AMISTAD SUMMER CURRICULUM INSTITUTE FOR NEW JERSEY EDUCATORS

Each year, the Amistad Commission hosts a Summer Curriculum Institute for New Jersey educators and administrators. This event provides an opportunity to learn from experts about various approaches to implementing the NJ Amistad Law in K-12 education across all subjects. The institute features plenary sessions, breakout sessions tailored to elementary, middle, and high school educators, as well as engaging entertainment.

We invite all educators—teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, department chairs, and more—to join us this summer for an enriching and informative experience.

The institute will be held in-person in Atlantic City, NJ and virtually from

August 4th-7th, 2025

Please confirm your registration as early as possible.

Educators of Color Leadership Symposium 2025

Join the Educators of Color Leadership Symposium for a day of dynamic workshops focused on leadership and innovation, wellness-focused sessions to recharge and inspire, and strategies for creating a lasting impact in education. Strengthen your leadership with skill-building and self-care, and gain practical tools to overcome challenges and drive change.

Friday, June 6th, 2025

Crowne Plaza Princeton Conference Center, Plainsboro, NJ

Link for more information: Educators of Color Symposium 2025

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL STUDIES

Founded in 1921, National Council for the Social Studies is the largest professional association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies. With members in all the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 35 countries, NCSS serves as an umbrella organization for elementary, secondary, and college teachers of history, civics, geography, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and law-related education. The NCSS membership represents K-12 classroom teachers, college and university faculty members, curriculum designers and specialists, social studies supervisors, and leaders in the various disciplines that constitute the social studies.4

The Amistad Commission will attend the 2025 New Jersey Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference at the Busch Student Center at Rutgers on

October 20th, 2025

 We hope to see you there

NJEA CONVENTION

We welcome all New Jersey teachers to the 2025 NJEA Convention. Experience more than 300 professional development seminars, workshops, and programs designed to help teachers and educational support professionals hone their skills and stay current in their subject areas and chosen fields.

November 6th-7th, 2025

Atlantic City, NJ

Visit the NJEA website for more details.