Department of Education

The Department of Education, through the Office of Academic Standards and the Office of Professional Standards, Licensing and Higher Education, assists local school districts by providing leadership through policy development and direction, standards development, professional development and technical assistance to promote higher levels of student achievement.

» Core Curriculum Content Standards
The New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards were first adopted by the State Board of Education in 1996. The standards describe what students should know and be able to do upon completion of a thirteen-year public education. Revised every five years, the standards provide local school districts with clear and specific benchmarks for student achievement in nine content areas.

» Curriculum & Instruction
The standards unit provides local school districts with technical assistance to ensure that all students receive appropriate standards-based education. Content coordinators provide telephone, electronic, and on-site technical assistance in areas related to curriculum development and alignment, policy development, student assessment, and research-based practices. For more information on those services, go to the content area pages.

» 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

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