NJElevate upcoming events

Virtual Book Study Series - The Octopus Mindset (October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

3 Sessions - Connect with the author, Dr. David Aderhold, as well as colleagues around NJ!

October 05, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

November 02, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

December 07, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

$25 for members

$40 for non-members

Last day to register is September 20th.

Registration includes book- shipped to your selected address. Zoom invite will be sent 1 week in advance.

All Means All: Special Education Conference 2026 (October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:30:00 GMT

All Means All: A Special Education Conference

Presented by NJElevate, Frenalytics, and Glint

This year's focus: AAC and Communication

Join special educators, speech therapists, occupational therapists, BCBAs, and special education administrators for a day dedicated to advancing communication access for all learners. This year's conference centers on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and equipping practitioners with practical tools to support every student's voice.

Keynote Speaker: Jordyn Zimmerman
Jordyn Zimmerman is a nonspeaking autistic educator and disability advocate who did not receive access to augmentative communication until the age of 18. Since then, she has become a powerful voice for inclusive education and communication access — she was named to the inaugural 2025 Forbes Accessibility 100 List as a top accessibility innovator, serves as Board Chair of the national nonprofit CommunicationFIRST, is an Apple Distinguished Educator, and served as a two-time appointee to the U.S. President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. She holds a Master of Education from Boston College. Her story was also featured in the documentary This Is Not About Me. Jordyn Zimmerman + 2

What to Expect

Keynote address from Jordyn Zimmerman
Breakout sessions
Panel discussion
Networking with fellow special education professionals across NJ

Details

Thursday, October 22nd
NJPSA/FEA Conference Center, 12 Centre Drive, Monroe, NJ
FREE for NJElevate members | $50 for non-members (includes membership!)

Register today!

Virtual Book Study Series - The Octopus Mindset (November 02, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

3 Sessions - Connect with the author, Dr. David Aderhold, as well as colleagues around NJ!

October 05, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

November 02, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

December 07, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

$25 for members

$40 for non-members

Last day to register is September 20th.

Registration includes book- shipped to your selected address. Zoom invite will be sent 1 week in advance.

Virtual Book Study Series - The Octopus Mindset (December 07, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

3 Sessions - Connect with the author, Dr. David Aderhold, as well as colleagues around NJ!

October 05, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

November 02, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

December 07, 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

$25 for members

$40 for non-members

Last day to register is September 20th.

Registration includes book- shipped to your selected address. Zoom invite will be sent 1 week in advance.