Lutheran Schools & Early Childhood Centers
Caren Vogt works with the Lutheran schools, early childhood centers, and rostered teachers within the NJ District to provide ongoing support and training for congregations, schools, and staff.
Find a Lutheran school near you!
Click here to view a map or list of schools & early childhood centers.
Find a Lutheran school near you!
Click here to view a map or list of schools & early childhood centers.
NJ District Education Conference
The annual New Jersey District Education Conference provides resources, encouragement, and continuing education for the teachers, staff, and administrators of preschools, early childhood centers, and elementary schools in the New Jersey District.
2019 Conference Date: Friday, April 5
Location: Christ Memorial Lutheran Church & Crossroads Early Learning Center (114 Old Stage Road, East Brunswick, NJ)
Time: 8:30am to 3pm
Cost: $45 per person ($75 per person after March 20)
Download an invitation letter and registration form here.
Online Registration is now OPEN.
We are very excited to have Dr. Kim Marxhausen, Ph.D., M.Ed, at this year's conference. Many of you asked for Kim to come back since she did a workshop on the importance of play a few years ago. At this conference she will hold 2 sessions on “Path to Self-Regulation”, as well as a session on “The Impact of Poverty and Trauma on a Child’s Development”. Two very prevalent topics for today’s educators.
Ruth McReynolds, M.Ed; from the Virginia Literacy Institute of Virginia Commonwealth University will do one 4.5 hour session on their ExCell Program for literacy in the early years. After her presentation 2 years ago, many of you ask for her to come back and do an in depth workshop on the program.
Kara Bratton, Resource Center Director from Lutheran Special Education Ministries, will do 3 sessions on the topic “Red Flags for Every Teacher”. What do these red flags mean? What should we do when a child exhibits red flags? She will help us discern what we need to do to best help the children in our care.
Cheryl Haun, Med, EdS, will present “STEM to STEAM”. She is a director of Zion Lutheran ECE with 275 children and 40 teachers and their assistants. She is also adjunct professor for Concordia University, Nebraska. She will help you make the literacy connections, creating and organizing the STEM area, important STEM resources, and a chance to experience STEM in small collaborative groups.
Rev. Dr. Anthony Steinbronn, NJ District President, will do an overview of “Divine Drama” in his workshop sessions. A complete Biblical storyline to provide a solid foundation to a lifelong faith formation. “Divine Drama” will help you relate your faith to daily life.
We are excited about these presenters and pray that you are as well. We ask that you encourage your staff members to attend. Register by March 22 to get the discount rate of $45.00 per participant. (After March 22 the cost goes to $75.00 per participant) Make all checks out to the NJ District-LCMS earmarked for Education Conference or pay on line. We look forward to seeing all of you on April 5 at the conference in East Brunswick.
2019 Conference Date: Friday, April 5
Location: Christ Memorial Lutheran Church & Crossroads Early Learning Center (114 Old Stage Road, East Brunswick, NJ)
Time: 8:30am to 3pm
Cost: $45 per person ($75 per person after March 20)
Download an invitation letter and registration form here.
Online Registration is now OPEN.
We are very excited to have Dr. Kim Marxhausen, Ph.D., M.Ed, at this year's conference. Many of you asked for Kim to come back since she did a workshop on the importance of play a few years ago. At this conference she will hold 2 sessions on “Path to Self-Regulation”, as well as a session on “The Impact of Poverty and Trauma on a Child’s Development”. Two very prevalent topics for today’s educators.
Ruth McReynolds, M.Ed; from the Virginia Literacy Institute of Virginia Commonwealth University will do one 4.5 hour session on their ExCell Program for literacy in the early years. After her presentation 2 years ago, many of you ask for her to come back and do an in depth workshop on the program.
Kara Bratton, Resource Center Director from Lutheran Special Education Ministries, will do 3 sessions on the topic “Red Flags for Every Teacher”. What do these red flags mean? What should we do when a child exhibits red flags? She will help us discern what we need to do to best help the children in our care.
Cheryl Haun, Med, EdS, will present “STEM to STEAM”. She is a director of Zion Lutheran ECE with 275 children and 40 teachers and their assistants. She is also adjunct professor for Concordia University, Nebraska. She will help you make the literacy connections, creating and organizing the STEM area, important STEM resources, and a chance to experience STEM in small collaborative groups.
Rev. Dr. Anthony Steinbronn, NJ District President, will do an overview of “Divine Drama” in his workshop sessions. A complete Biblical storyline to provide a solid foundation to a lifelong faith formation. “Divine Drama” will help you relate your faith to daily life.
We are excited about these presenters and pray that you are as well. We ask that you encourage your staff members to attend. Register by March 22 to get the discount rate of $45.00 per participant. (After March 22 the cost goes to $75.00 per participant) Make all checks out to the NJ District-LCMS earmarked for Education Conference or pay on line. We look forward to seeing all of you on April 5 at the conference in East Brunswick.
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Resources from the State of New Jersey
Please find the following information and webinar opportunity regarding the Health and Safety Small Grants. If you have any questions, please go to the Child Care NJ website or contact the QIS at the NORWESCAP office in your county.
Webinar: Click here.
Health and Safety Small Grants
Available Funds:
Up to $2,000 Registered Family Child Care Programs and Schools
Up to $10,000 Licensed Child Care Centers
Grant Details:
This grant is designed to help with the purchase of items and/or make minor repairs to abate documented health and safety violations. Approved purchases can include bedding mats and/or cots, classroom sinks, protective covers/locks and emergency preparedness kits.
These funds also can be used to meet pre-service health and safety training requirements, including costs incurred for staff to attend Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) required pre-service health and safety trainings. This grant also supports continuous professional development in the areas of Professionalism and Leadership and Program Administration and Management, including business management software and activities, technology support, workshops and conferences.
Who is Eligible:
Licensed child care centers, registered family child care providers and schools. You must participate in the NJ Child Care Subsidy Program.
To Apply:
Go to www.NJCCIS.com. If you are eligible for this grant, you will see a Health and Safety Grant quicklink on the Facility page. If you need help with the Health and Safety Small Grant – contact the NJ Workforce Registry at 1-877-522-1050.
Webinar: Click here.
Health and Safety Small Grants
Available Funds:
Up to $2,000 Registered Family Child Care Programs and Schools
Up to $10,000 Licensed Child Care Centers
Grant Details:
This grant is designed to help with the purchase of items and/or make minor repairs to abate documented health and safety violations. Approved purchases can include bedding mats and/or cots, classroom sinks, protective covers/locks and emergency preparedness kits.
These funds also can be used to meet pre-service health and safety training requirements, including costs incurred for staff to attend Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) required pre-service health and safety trainings. This grant also supports continuous professional development in the areas of Professionalism and Leadership and Program Administration and Management, including business management software and activities, technology support, workshops and conferences.
Who is Eligible:
Licensed child care centers, registered family child care providers and schools. You must participate in the NJ Child Care Subsidy Program.
To Apply:
Go to www.NJCCIS.com. If you are eligible for this grant, you will see a Health and Safety Grant quicklink on the Facility page. If you need help with the Health and Safety Small Grant – contact the NJ Workforce Registry at 1-877-522-1050.