Events

NJASTO Events

NJASTO is committed to fostering collaboration, professional growth, and community among New Jersey’s technology leaders. Our events bring together directors, coordinators, technicians, and district administrators to share expertise, explore emerging technologies, and strengthen the network that supports our schools.

From conferences and regional meetups to hands-on workshops and professional learning partnerships, NJASTO offers year-round opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. Whether you’re joining us for a networking reception, attending a leadership seminar, or participating in a district showcase, we’re proud to provide experiences that elevate and empower our members.

Be sure to expand any event that interests you to learn more and register.
Explore our upcoming and recent events below—we look forward to seeing you at the next one!

Upcoming Events

The Connected Classroom: December 16th 2025 at Montclair State University Sponsored by NJASTO CDW and NJECC

Are you looking to elevate your school's digital environment?

Join us for The Connected Classroom, a hands-on, in-person workshop designed specifically to bring IT administrators and instructional staff together. This is your opportunity to discover how to seamlessly integrate Google’s cutting-edge solutions—including the transformative power of Gemini AI, Chromebooks, and Google Workspace—into your daily operations and instructional practices.

Audience: All NJASTO members and non-members.
Registration is required, expand to learn more!

Why Attend?

✅ Unite Your Teams: Designed for both IT admins AND instructional staff to collaborate effectively.

✅ Hands-On Learning: Delve into the robust capabilities of Google’s ecosystem.

✅ Future-Ready: Understand the impact of AI in education with Gemini.

What You'll Experience

The Power of Gemini: Get a hands-on look at activating and using Gemini for Education. We'll cover everything from improving daily workflows to understanding Gemini specific admin console and security features.

Future-Proof Your Tech: Dive into the details of managing your school's Chrome fleet with Lifecycle Management Strategy, including break/fix support options.

A Unified Platform: Learn how to streamline your productivity by consolidating your tech platforms and optimizing efficiencies

Next-Gen Teaching Tools: Discover the latest updates for using Gemini in the Classroom, including new tools like Notebook LM and Deep Research. You'll also get a hands-on demo of the advanced features of Chromebook Plus devices.

Classroom Management Made Easy: Master the capabilities of Class Tools to take control of your classroom, making lessons more engaging and managing your students more efficiently.

This isn't just a day of presentations—it's a chance to roll up your sleeves, get in the sandbox, and learn how you can take back actionable information for your school.

Seats are capped and first come first serve, so please register early to secure a spot.

Agenda: Here’s a glimpse at the day’s activities

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Welcome, Breakfast & Networking (all attendees); a catered breakfast will be provided

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Workshop Kickoff (all attendees)

9:30 AM - 11:45 AM Breakout Session #1 Choose your path!.

Track 1: For IT Administrators / Technical Teams- Gemini Technical Configuration & Ecosystem Overview
Track 2: For Educators / Instructional Teams- Gemini Prompting, Applications & an introduction to Chromebook Plus/Class Tools

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM Lunch & Shared Learning (all attendees); a catered lunch will be provided

12:45 PM - 2:15 PM Breakout Session #2 Choose your path!

Track 1: For IT Administrators / Technical Teams- Chrome Deep Dive: Lifecycle Management, AI Settings, & Class Tools
Track 2: For Educators / Instructional Teams- Hands-on Exploration of Gemini Use in the Classroom

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM Wrap-up & Next Steps (all attendees)