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In an effort to recognize outstanding contributions in the field, NJALL is again asking for nominations from our network of professionals and participating organizations for the following:
1. Barry Semple Lifelong Learning Leadership Award This award is for an outstanding individual or group demonstrating responsibility, influence, courage, motivation, inspiration, direction or guidance, and has made an outstanding contribution to lifelong learning through research, program design and development, publications, effective and innovative use of funds, service to the profession, etc. 2. Teacher of the Year Award This award is presented to an adult educator who has demonstrated professionalism and exemplary performance teaching adults in adult basic skills, ESOL, high school completion or developmental education classes. Click here to download the nomination form. Nominations are due by March 31, 2025. Awards will be presented in May at the NJALL conference, whether it is virtual or in person. To read about the 2024 winners go to www.njall.org The 2025 NJALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Is NOW AVAILABLE! To download the application Click: HERE The Application, including all required documents, Must be submitted Postmarked No later than April 30, 2025 ADULT EDUCATORS!
*In June 2025, NJALL WILL AWARD: *Two Scholarships (up to $8,000) PLUS *BOOK GRANTS (up to 5) of $500 each to: Eligible applicants not selected for the scholarship ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Scholarship applications are open to eligible adults, regardless of gender, race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation/identification or disabling condition. For more information and details on eligibility, go to: www.njall.org NJALL annually awards two scholarships to worthy graduates of New Jersey's adult literacy programs to support their goals in higher education and to help them be better prepared workers, parents and citizens. The 2024 Scholarships were awarded on June 21st during a Scholarship celebration to: YANILDA M from Bloomfield, NJ; Earned her HS Diploma through the Newark Evening Adult Center, her Associate’s Degree from Essex County College, and will be attending Montclair State University to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in graphic design. SANJA M from Sparta, NJ; Earned her HS diploma through the Newton Adult Education Program and is currently attending Sussex County College heading towards a degree in cybersecurity. Our scholarships provide $1,000 a semester for full-time students and are entirely supported by individual donations. NJALL pays all administrative costs for this program, so all contributions go directly to our scholarship recipients. Many of the students also work full time jobs, support families, and face economic challenges in their struggle to improve their lives and the lives of their families. We are also awarded five (5) one-time $500 Book Grants to the following applicants:
Julio Cesar B-S Dominique C Victoria N Victoria R Estefania R The 2024 NJALL Annual Conference was online May 22 - 25 May 22nd 3:00 – 4:30 President’s Welcome Awards Scholarship Announcements Plenary Approaching Digital Literacy Instruction with a Focus on Equity Jan Vanek, Director of Digital Learning and Research, World Education May 23rd 10:00 – 11:00 Instructional Practices to Support Equity in Digital Literacy Instruction (Jan Vanek) 11:30 - 12:30 Helping ESOL Students Identify Their Transferable Skills for Employment (Cynthia Peters) 1:00 - 2:00 Instructional Routines for Numeracy Instruction (Eric Appleton, Dee Crescitelli, Sarah Lonberg-Lew) 2:30 - 3:30 Strategies for Recruiting Adult Learners: Lesson from Florida (Greg Smith) 4:00 - 5:00 New Jersey Adult Education Advocacy - Open Forum /Moderated Discussion May 24th 10:00 – 11:00 Vocabulary Development and Story Telling (Nora Devine) 11:30 – 12:30 Unleash Your Creativity By Writing Memoirs (Staff from the University of Orange) 1:00 – 2:00 An Update on Immigration Policy (Ariel Gould and Lauren Herman) 2:30 – 3:30 Adult Education at a Union Training Fund (Adam Nathanson) 4:00 – 5:00 Networking and Advocacy: Lessons From San Diego (Jose Cruz) . May 25th 10:00 - 11:15 Adult Learner Writing Contest Winners Read Their Work 11:15 - 12:15 Getting Started With Writing Prompts (Erik Jacobson) Submissions Deadline: April 12th, 2024The New Jersey Association for Lifelong Learning (NJALL) is holding its tenth annual adult learner writing contest. This year we will award cash prizes in six categories - fiction, non- fiction, memoir, poetry, photography and art. Several winners will be invited to read their work as part of the annual NJALL Conference in May 2024. All of the winners and selected other submissions will be published in a free magazine that will be available from our website in the summer of 2024. Winners will receive printed copies of the magazine, award certificates and prize checks.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MORE INFORMATION NJALL annually awards two scholarships to worthy graduates of New Jersey's adult literacy programs to support their goals in higher education and to help them be better prepared workers, parents and citizens.
The 2023 Scholarships were awarded to: Danilo C. Attending County College of Morris Studied for his HS Diploma at the Morris Co. Vocational Schools Adult Ed. Program Diaine W. Attending Montclair State University Studied for her HS Diploma at the Essex County College Adult Learning Center Our scholarships provide $1,000 a semester for full-time students and are entirely supported by individual donations. NJALL pays all administrative costs for this program, so all contributions go directly to our scholarship recipients. Many of the students also work full time jobs, support families, and face economic challenges in their struggle to improve their lives and the lives of their families. Three NJALL Awards were presented at the Annual Conference on May 24, 2023 recognizing outstanding contributions in the field.
Barbara Hathaway - Literacy NJ Teacher of the Year Award This award is presented to an adult educator who has demonstrated professionalism and exemplary performance teaching adults in basic skills. ESOL, high school completion or developmental education classes. Ghazala Nomani Barry Semple Lifelong Learning and Leadership Award This award is for an outstanding individual or group demonstrating responsibility, influence, courage, motivation, inspiration, direction, or guidance, and has made an outstanding contribution to lifelong learning through research, program design and development, publications, effective and innovative use of funds, service to the profession, etc. Judy Kesin Faherty NJALL President’s Award This award celebrates special contributions to adult learning and to the adult learners served. The 2023 |
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