NJEA-Mercer County ESP Day NJEA is hosting a day of FREE training especially for ESP members! Date: Saturday, April 18, 2015 Location: Conference Center at Mercer County College 1200 Old Trenton Rd., West Windsor NJ 08550 Workshop Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration & Continential Breakfast 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Session 1 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. Lunch 12:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Session 2 2:30 p.m. PD certificates & door prize drawings Added bonus ... 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Optical Academy 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Member Benefits Fair F Complete registration and return to NJEA Region 8 before April 10, 2015: E E R Choose two workshops per session (number by preference – see descriptions below). Space is limited, so register early to help guarantee your choices. Session One: __ 1 __ 2 __ 3 __ 4 __ 5 __ 6 Session Two: __ 1 __ 2 __ 3 __ 4 __ 5 __ 6 Name: _____________________________________ Local Assn: __________________________________ Personal email: _______________________________ Phone: _____________________________________ Send to NJEA Region 8 office fax: 609-895-0238 email: [email protected] mail: NJEA Region 8 133 Franklin Corner Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 questions: 609-896-3422 Workshop sessions: Session One – 1. Excel I This session will provide an introduction to spreadsheets and the practical uses and versatility of Excel. 2. Gangs Awareness: Fatal Choices Gang membership is increasing at an alarming rate, and so is the violence and illegal activity associated with it. Gangs are no longer limited to urban areas. They are flourishing in neighborhoods all over New Jersey. Their activity – often criminal and extremely violent – also leaves a wake of innocent victims. Gangs are no longer just an inner-city phenomenon. They have become a major problem that must be recognized in the cities and suburbs alike. Lt. Torres will provide an up-close and personal look at the gangs actively recruiting our children and provide the tools necessary to identify the colors, symbols, etc. associated with gang membership. 3. Google Documents for Beginners This session will provide an overview of the Google Docs applications, discuss pros and cons of the ser- vice as compared to traditional offline office software such as Microsoft Word, and demonstrate the collaborative functionality of the suite. Participants will be introduced to the basic functionalities of Google Documents, presentations, and spreadsheets, as well as the basics of sharing a Google Document. Finally, participants will begin creation of their first Google document. 4. How NOT to get Voted Off the Island This workshop walks ESP members through the jungle of their 8-hour workday and gives them tips on how to navigate through the issues that can cost them their careers. 5. Power School This session will address the specific needs of secretaries and clerks using Power School in their school district. It is intended to meet a variety of needs specific to the participants. 6. XYZ’s of Retirement A pension workshop covering all aspects of retirement, including health benefits. Session Two – 1. Excel II The afternoon sessions will build upon the basic program. 2. Gangs Awareness: Fatal Choices 3. Google Tools for ESP Google Docs are an easy to use online word processor, spreadsheet and presentation editor that enables you to create, store and share instantly and securely and collaborate online in real time. You create documents from scratch, upload existing documents, spreadsheets and presentations. We will explore tools to collaborate with your co-workers, including Google Calendar. Basic computing skills are required for this session. 4. How NOT to get Voted Off the Island 5. Power School 6. XYZ’s of Retirement
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