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Standards: Paving the Road to Success!
The Department of Education through its Office of Academic and Professional Standards assists local school districts to provide superior education for all children in New Jersey. The staff provides leadership through policy development and direction, standards development, professional development and technical assistance. The office comprises four units. 

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2009 Standards Revision Project:

Common Core Standards Initiative (mathematics and language arts literacy standards)

Standards-Driven Professional Development: In order to provide support to all districts with key aspects of the implementation of the 2009 revised standards (curriculum development, instruction and assessment), the department has created a blended model of professional learning for education stakeholders that includes online learning, 2.0 tools, virtual and face-to-face professional learning communities, and value-added on-site training.  The primary goal of this initiative is to create 21st century learning environments that engage students, foster achievement, and cultivate the skills needed to compete, connect, and collaboratein a global society. The New Jersey Statewide Systemic Model for Continuous Professional Learning and Growth.

» 2004 Standards

» Community Service Pilot
Lists general guidelines for community service pilot, list of participating schools, resource list.

» Professional Standards and Learning
Professional Standards for Teachers and School Leaders, Highly Qualified Teacher Initiative, Professional Development for Teachers Initiative, Professional Development for School Leaders Initiative, Mentoring and Induction for Novice Teachers Initiative, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Program, and the State Action for Education Leadership Project (SAELP)

» Higher Education Progams
State Program Approval, National Accreditation, and Pre-service Professional Preparation

» New Jersey Professional Education Port (NJPEP)
Professional development and resources related to standards and assessment

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