Professional Development for Teachers Initiative

Authorization (N.J.A.C. 6A:9-15)

Professional Teaching Standards Board

• PTSB Mission Statement
• PTSB Members
• PTSB Public Meeting Dates
• PTSB Meeting Norms and Ethics

Implementation Guidance

• Professional Standards for Teachers and School Leaders (429 kb PDF )
  
  

Changes to Professional Development Requirements for Teachers

Professional Development Standards for NJ Educators (59 kb PDF )

Oct. 9, 2008 Memo to Chief School Administrators with timeline for implementation - Changes to Professional Development Requirements for Teachers and Informational Webinar on the Changes (408 kb PDF )

Webinar Oct. 29, 2008 - Follow these instructions to access the webinar:

1. You will need the Java application and a headset or speakers to hear the webinar.
   
2. First, check your computer by going to www.elluminate.com/support. At this site, the system will notify you whether the Java application is already on your computer. If it is not, you may download it free of charge.
   
3. Continue following the directions to check your computer’s audio system, both spoken and heard.
4. When your computer is ready, go to the webinar.
5. A window will open. If the site has been blocked for security purposes, click to download the file. Wait until the file opens; it might take a while. Among the icons in the middle of the screen is a brown folder icon. Click on the brown folder to open the webinar powerpoint presentation.

Webinar – powerpoint presentation printable version (15.3 mb PDF )

A Common Language for Professional Learning Communities (308 kb PDF )



• 2008-2011 Mentoring Plans
• 2008-2009 Mentoring and Professional Development Plans
• 2007-2008 Mentoring and Professional Development Plans
• Implementation Guide 2000-2001
• The Professional Development Framework (What Counts?)
• NCLB Definition of High Quality Professional Development
• Frequently Asked Questions for Teachers

Professional Development Provider Directory Registration System

• Provider Registration System and Directory
• Professional Development Documentation Form

Resources

• PTSB Compass Newsletter
• A Parents Guide to Professional Development Standards for New Jersey
• Research and Publications
  • Bibliography
  • NJPEP – Virtual Academy
  • Educational Technology Training Centers
  • New Jersey Education Association
  • National Education Association
  • American Federation of Teachers
  • National Staff Development Council