Due to the coronavirus, several New Jersey Orators chapters are still operating in a virtual format using Zoom for practices. However, most chapters have returned to on-site programming. Please check the locations below.
Due to the coronavirus, several New Jersey Orators chapters are still operating in a virtual format using Zoom for practices. However, most chapters have returned to on-site programming. Please check the locations below.
Program Schedule
In a culturally enriched context, Orators practice speaking and leadership skills with self-confidence. This is the program schedule of activities for the 2022 – 2023 program year.
Month & Day | Activity |
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September 10, 2022 | Beyond High School College Readiness Workshop NJIT & Cathedral International Partners |
September 17, 2022 | Online Chapter Student Membership Registrations Begins |
September 17, 2022 | All Coached Annual Kick-Off Training Workshop NJO Headquarters - ON SITE 120 Finderne Ave Bridgewater, NJ |
September 19-24, 2022 | Weekly Chapter Meetings Begin |
September 24, 2022 | New Volunteer Coaches Training |
October 22, 2022 | Fall Registration Deadline - Online Application |
Sat. October 22, 2022 | Schoology Training for All Coaches |
To Be Scheduled with Contractor | 1st Regional Close Reading Literacy Workshop - Southern Managed by Zoom Conference |
Saturday, October 29, 2022 | Beyond High School Conference & Workshops Seton Hall University Partner |
November 7, 2019 | Judges Training Workshops - Online Managed by Zoom Conference |
December 3, 2022 | Purple Nov. 19 Registration Deadline Fall Competition On-site: Franklin Middle School 415 Francis Street, Somerset NJ 08873 |
December 10, 2022 | Platinum Nov. 26 Registration Deadline Fall Competition On-site: Franklin Middle School 415 Francis Street, Somerset NJ 08873 |
December 11, 2022 | Christmas Break Begins |
January 9, 2023 | Weekly Meetings Resume |
January 9-30, 2023 | Additional Coaches & Administrators Schoology Training |
January 31, 2023 | Spring 2023 Registration Deadline |
January, February, and March 2023 | M.L.K & Black History & Poetry Month Celebrations - Various Locations |
February 2023 (TBD) | Regional Close Reading Literacy Workshop - Central |
February 6, 2023 | "All" Coaches & Administrators Spring Training |
March 2023 (TBD) | Regional Close Reading Literacy Workshop "Girls Only" - North |
March 18, 2023 | Beyond High School Conference & Workshops - Civic Engagement Seton Hall University Partner |
April 21, 2023 | Student Competition Registrations - Online Chapter Coaches Competition Database Application Only |
April 29, 2023 - April 15, 2023 Deadline | Purple Spring Competition at Franklin Middle School |
May 6, 2023 - April 22, 2023 Deadline | Platinum Spring Competition at Franklin Middle School |
May 13, 2023 | 2023 Year End Scholarships & Awards Program To Be Determined |