8th Annual Diversifying the Teacher Workforce
Schedule
Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 08:30 am to Tue, 21 Oct, 2025 at 05:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Westminster Arts Center | Bloomfield, NJ

About this Event
The 8th Annual New Jersey Diversifying the Teacher Workforce Convening is a conversation among educational stakeholders aimed at creating and sustaining an educator workforce reflective of the cultural and linguistic diversity of New Jersey students.
This year's theme is Expanding the Conversation - Neurodiversity in Policy, Practice, and Pedagogy
This series of meetings is designed to engage stakeholders and constituents and will focus on how we acknowledge the roles neurodiversity and disability education play out in the policies, practices, and pedagogies of P-12 schools and higher education. Proposal submissions from P-12 teacher leaders, professional development directors and providers, teacher affinity groups, PLC leaders, teacher mentors, and higher education partnerships and institutions should investigate and discuss what teacher preparation and development looks like for neurodivergent students and educators. This convening aims to explore the critical intersection of school culture with the cultivation of an informed teacher workforce capable of meeting the needs of neurodiverse teachers and students. In todayβs rapidly changing educational landscape, fostering an environment that values and supports diversity among educators is paramount to teacher success.
Convening Schedule:
- Week 1: In-Person| Bloomfield College of Montclair State University|8:30AM - 3:00PM
- Week 2: Virtual|Zoom Link to Follow|4-5:30PM
- Week 3: Week 2: Virtual|Zoom Link to Follow|4-5:30PM
Interested in submitting a proposal? Visit the NJACTE website for more information. Proposal deadline is September 5th. Questions? Email [email protected].
Agenda
π: 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Week 1: 10/9/25 [In-Person] - Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Info: Calling all educators and partners across the Pβ12 landscape! Join us as we explore how school environments can support, affirm, and retain a diverse teacher workforce. Call for Proposals: Priority will be given to proposals that investigate and discuss what teacher preparation and development looks like for neurodivergent students and educators. Details on Registration, Call for Proposal, and Keynote Speakers can be found on njacte.org.
π: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Week 2: 10/14/25 [Virtual] - Voices from the Profession Panel
Host: Panelists TBA
Info: Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
π: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Week 3: 10/21/25 [Virtual] - State of the NJ Department of Education
Info: Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
Where is it happening?
Westminster Arts Center, 449 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 25.00
