2019 Conference - Denver Archives

Margaret Allen receives NASJE’s Karen Thorson Award from President Dr. Anthony Simones at the 2019 NASJE Annual Conference

Nov 01

Margaret Allen is 2019 Thorson Award Honoree

Margaret R. Allen of the National Center for State Courts was announced as the 2019 Karen Thorson Award winner at NASJE’s Annual Conference in October in Denver. The Thorson award goes to a NASJE member who has made a significant contribution to both NASJE and judicial branch education nationally and is NASJE’s highest recognition of excellence and contributions to the field of judicial branch education. The award’s eponym, Ms. Karen Thorson, was the first recipient in 2012.

Sep 25

2019 NASJE Conference ELO: Managing the Spotlight – Lessons from the Aurora Theatre Trial

On July 20, 2012, one of the deadliest mass shootings occurred at the Century 16 movie theatre in Aurora, CO. Twelve were killed and 70 were injured in what was then the shooting incident with the largest number of casualties in U.S. history. The subsequent trial proceedings were broadcast not only nationally, but internationally, and received pervasive media coverage.

Aug 30

“Give Me 5 Abstract Conceptualizations, Private!”

In the Colorado Court Services training unit, new trainers undergo “Training Boot Camp” to learn and master training delivery skills and methodologies. From there, they graduate to “Special Ops,” where they continue to refine their development techniques, as well as identify new approaches, with their fellow specialists.

Aug 14

Membership Committee offers buddy system for Denver conference

Walking into a conference as a new member can be intimidating, so the Membership and Mentor Committee wants to take a little of that fear away by offering new members or first-time attendees a conference buddy for the 2019 Annual Conference in Denver.

Aug 14

Learn the “Why” of Coaching at NASJE’s Annual Conference

Performance coaching, executive coaching, skills coaching, life coaching. What do courts need in the realm of coaching, and why should judicial educators consider adding coaching to their courts’ repertoire of training? In their session, “A Coach Approach: Sustainable Change for Judicial Branch Leadership,” NASJE members Leslie Gross and Nancy Smith will make the case for implementing a coach approach for court leaders involved in personnel management and other leadership arenas. Smith and Gross are trainers, coaches, and owners of Sustainable Change Coaching, which they founded this year in the hopes of helping court leaders become better people managers and leaders.

Jun 05

NASJE 2019 Conference Registration

WELCOME TO THE MILE HIGH CITY! Registration is now open for NASJE’s Annual Conference, which will be held in Denver, Colorado, on October 18-21, 2019. The conference will be held at Ralph Carr Judicial Center with pre-conference events and lodging Read more

Apr 26

2019 NASJE Conference Speaker Preview

Registration for NASJE 2019 opens in early June. Click through to the video for some great reasons to attend.

Feb 07

2019 Annual Conference scheduled for October 18-21 in Denver

Mark your calendars now for the 2019 NASJE Conference. It’s scheduled for October 18-21 in Denver, Colorado. Lodging and pre-session activities will be held at the Art Hotel, and education sessions will be conducted at the Colorado Judicial Department Carr Justice Center.

Nov 07

NASJE Seeking Presentation Proposals for 2019 Conference

The National Association for State Judicial Educators (NASJE) Conference Planning Committee is accepting proposals for plenary and breakout session presentations for the 2019 NASJE Conference. The conference will take place October 18-21, 2019, at the Ralph Carr Judicial Center in Denver, Colorado. The theme of the conference is “Conquering Mountains Together: Achieving New Heights in Judicial Education”.