To attend any of this year\u2019s academy sessions, please ensure your district becomes a member<\/em><\/strong> by completing the registration form. Our nominal annual membership fee allows districts to send an unlimited number of guests to each session (space permitting).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please send questions to MUAcademies@monmouth.edu<\/a> or Professional Development Coordinator Wendy Gray Morales, Ed.D., at wmorales@monmouth.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n All events are free for Monmouth University Academy member districts<\/strong>! Space is limited\u2014register as soon as possible<\/a> to secure your spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Registration deadlines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Questions? Email MUacademies@monmouth.edu<\/a> or wmorales@monmouth.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nov. 19, 2026, 8:30 to 11 a.m. (breakfast served)<\/strong> Presenter:<\/strong> Christopher Mullins, president-elect of the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials and business administrator for the Monmouth-Ocean Educational Services Commission<\/p>\n<\/div> Dec. 1, 2026, 9 to 11 a.m. (Followed by a Joint Lunch from 11 a.m. to Noon<\/strong>) Presenter:<\/strong> Madeline Risse, PhD, BCBA-D, Monmouth University<\/p>\n<\/div> Dec. 1, 2026, 12 to 2 p.m. (Following a Joint Lunch from 11 a.m. to Noon)<\/strong> Presenter:<\/strong> Alyssa K. Weinstein, Esq., partner, The Busch Law Group LLC<\/p>\n<\/div> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" School of Education Academies Superintendents’ Academy The purpose of the Superintendents’ Academy is to create a forum for dialogue and an exchange of ideas and experiences. Using the University as a catalyst, the academy will provide professional growth opportunities for superintendents and central office personnel. Additionally, it will create a network of support for colleagues and establish a collaborative relationship with the University and its resources. The Academy will hold four workshops a year with topics on timely issues directly related to matters of interest to educational administrators. Principals’ Academy The purpose of the Principals’ Academy is to create a forum for dialogue and an exchange of ideas and experiences. Using the university as a catalyst, the academy will provide professional growth opportunities for principals and assistant principals that will focus on dynamic leadership that promotes reflective practice and affects teacher and student learning. Additionally, it will create a network of support for colleagues and establish a collaborative relationship with the university, university faculty, and its resources. The Academy will hold four workshops a year with topics on timely issues directly related to matters of interest to educational administrators. Special Services Academy The purpose of the Special Services Academy is to create an opportunity for dialogue and an exchange of ideas and experiences for Directors of Special Services, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultants, School Psychologists, School Social Workers, and Speech Language Specialists. Through collaboration with university administrators and faculty, the academy will provide professional learning communities that offer growth opportunities for members through sessions which focus on promoting reflective practice and positively impacting student and teacher learning. A network of support and resources for members will be established for developing new experiences. 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Leadership Academy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
“From ‘No’ to ‘How?’: Turning School Finance from a Burden into a Leadership Tool”<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Anacon A\/B, Stafford Center, Monmouth University<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/446\/2026\/10\/academies-fall-2026-events-01.jpg\")
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“The Power Within: Training Staff to Disseminate Evidence-Based Practices”<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Monmouth University Graduate Center Caf\u00e9
185 State Highway 36, Building C
West Long Branch, NJ 07764<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/446\/2026\/10\/academies-fall-2026-events-02.jpg\")
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“Putting Our Best Foot Forward In Special Education Litigation (Or, Better Yet, Avoiding Litigation In The First Place!)”<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Graduate Center Caf\u00e9
185 State Highway 36, Building C
West Long Branch, NJ 07764<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/school-of-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/446\/2026\/10\/academies-fall-2026-events-03.jpg\")
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Date\/Time<\/strong><\/td> Event<\/strong><\/td> Location<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Oct. 8, 2026
8:30 a.m.\u20131 p.m.<\/td>Monmouth University School of Education Academies Combined Kickoff Event with Keynote Speaker Cornelius Minor<\/strong><\/td> Stafford Student Center, Anacon A and B<\/td><\/tr> Nov. 19, 2026
8:30\u201310:30 a.m.<\/td>Leadership Academy<\/td> Stafford Student Center, Anacon A and B<\/td><\/tr> Dec. 1, 2026
9\u201311 a.m. (BCBA)
11 a.m.\u201312 p.m. (Lunch)
12\u20132 p.m. (SSA)<\/td>Special Services Academy and BCBA Roundtable<\/td> Monmouth Park Corporate Center Cafe<\/strong>, Building C, 185 State Highway 36, West Long Branch, NJ, this location is not on the main campus.<\/em><\/td><\/tr> Feb. 18, 2027
8:30 a.m.\u201312 p.m.<\/td>Monmouth University School of Education Academies Combined Event <\/td> TBD<\/td><\/tr> March 11, 2027
8:30\u201310:30 a.m.<\/td>Leadership Academy<\/td> TBD<\/td><\/tr> Spring 2027
TBD\u2013Small Group Session #2<\/td>Special Services Academy and BCBA Roundtable<\/td> TBD<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Thank You to Our Generous Supporters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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