Connected Workforce

At ConnectED Workforce, we partner with educators and organizations to strengthen the educator workforce and build sustainable pathways into the profession grounded in collaboration and real-world impact. #ConnectEDWorkforce #EducationLeadership #StudentSuccess

At ConnectED Workforce we support education organizations with professional learning, project implementation, and management support. Proud to partner with groups like @corps_nj, @JerseyCAN, as well as individual school districts, and more. 🔗 ed-workforce.com

🚀 Want to learn more about the @LearningForward 2026–27 Leadership Team Institute? Join the virtual info session on Feb 10 (2–3 PM ET) to explore this yearlong leadership experience. 🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #LearningForward #EdLeadership #ProfessionalLearning

@AshleyBencan & Katherine Bassett were proud to support @corps_nj during Lt. Gov-elect Dr. Dale Caldwell’s visit to Central Jersey College Prep school and the NJTC program—highlighting the power of high-impact tutoring in NJ schools.

Congratulations to Angello Villarreal of Freehold Township HS on being named to The Educator's Room 2026 list! 🎉 Proud to celebrate Angello, a 2022–23 @JerseyCAN Teacher Fellow, for his leadership and impact. 🔗 bit.ly/49B8tTd

@JerseyCAN representatives joined Governor Phil Murphy for the signing of NJ’s Distraction-Free Schools legislation. Thank you @PaulaLWhite, Shaina Brenner, Duncan Felch, Gabriella Goodman, and Samantha Shane for elevating educator and student voices at this pivotal moment.

Over 60 school leaders joined @ChelseaColllins & @DavidKasyan (Principal, Brick Township High School) this month at NJ Leadership Academy Series 12 to explore how leaders can foster agency & deep learning through student-centered practices. 🌊#K12 #EducationLeadership

Welcome to the ConnectED team, Mariah Thompson (Alston)! 🎉 With over a decade in education and a passion for building strong systems, Mariah helps leaders turn mission into sustainable impact.

Want to know who this year’s @JerseyCAN Teacher & Parent Fellows are? These NJ educators and parents are learning education policy, building advocacy skills, and driving real change—through a paid, year-long fellowship. Meet this year’s Fellows: bit.ly/4snNNGF

This month we continue leading the RTI Fellowship on Designing & Delivering Effective Instruction as tutors move forward in the @corps_nj Tutor Apprenticeship Program. Building the next generation of educators!

Jump-start your 2026 with ConnectED Workforce! Elevating the education sector through exemplary consultation services, policy designs, top-tier coaching, and professional learning. Here's to a wonderful year of positive change in education! #Education #NewYearGoals #ConnectED

Join the Greater Newark STEM Convening on January 15th for a chance to connect, collaborate, and build collective impact across the STEM ecosystem. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/45jUkbs #GreaterNewark #STEM #CollectiveImpact #STEMEducation

@JerseyCAN Student Civic Leaders met for their second fellowship session—learning how education decisions are made, who holds influence, and how to focus advocacy for real impact. Student voice in action. 💬💪 #StudentVoice #Advocacy

Wishing you all joyful Holidays from the team at ConnectED Workforce! @AshleyBencan @ChelseaColllins @DrScottOswald1 Caryn Shaw, Mariah Alston and Victoria Berganza!

@JerseyCAN '25-26 Teacher and Parent Fellows continued their advocacy journey last week—clarifying goals, matching strategy to environment, and identifying winning tactics using the @FiftyCAN Advocacy Framework. Check out the framework here: bit.ly/4jjUR35

@corps_nj Tutor Apprenticeship Program participants met last week for an RTI session on designing and delivering effective instruction. Kudos to our aspiring educators for their thoughtful reflection, data-driven planning, and commitment to student growth! 👏

Register by Friday for early bird registration for Next Education Workforce 2026 Strategic School Staffing Summit! @AshleyBencan will be speaking at this virtual event (Feb 4–5) focused on innovative, team-based staffing approaches. Early bird ends 12/19: bit.ly/4iE3h51

Want to know what ConnectED does? Teachers working with our coaches report: ✅ Higher engagement ✅ Better pacing ✅ Strategies they can use next day Districts—start 2026 off strong. 📩 info@ed-workforce.com

@ChelseaColllins is in Boston this week for the @LearningForward Annual Conference—3,000 educators focused on stronger professional learning. Grateful to connect with Frederick Brown, Paul Fleming, and Joel Reynolds. When educators learn together, students thrive.

@AshleyBencan met last week with the @PennGSE team & district partners to advance our project supporting mental health and optimal development in schools. Together, we’re building tools and strategies that help educators strengthen student well-being and whole-child development.