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2022 Broadcasts
December 21
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Charter School Payment Schedule for 2022-2023 Based on the October 14, 2022 Enrollment Count
- Projected Charter School Enrollments for the 2023-2024 School Year
Resources and Opportunities
- Applications for the Governor’s School of New Jersey
- U.S. Department of Education Launches New Initiative to Enhance STEM Education for All Students
In the News
- Camden Education Fund Chief Aims at Adding Teachers, Student Internships
- Kumpf Unified Club Takes Home Two First Place Trophies in the Cool School Plunge
- Livingston’s RoboRockets Robotics Team Wins First Lego League Champions Award
- Winning with Words
- Governor Murphy Signs Bill Eliminating Test Requirement for Would-be Teachers
- New Jersey Senator Gopal Appreciates Follow Up on Some Measures for Student Security
December 14
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Implementing P.L. 2021, c.109 and P.L. 2022, c.2 Providing Additional or Compensatory Services to Students with Disabilities Beyond Age 21
- Mandatory Restraint and Seclusion Data Collection/Student Safety Data System Opening
- Release of 2021-2022 Statewide Assessment Data Files
- Requirement to Notify Teachers about Grant Program to Teach STEM in Nonpublic Schools
- Teacher Grant for Holocaust/Genocide Education for Memos on December 14
- Title I Targeted Assistance Schools – Process to Transition to Schoolwide Programs
- 2023 School Election and Budget Procedures Calendar
- 2023-2024 School Election Calendar – Change in Election Date
Resources and Opportunities
- New Edition of 'Special Education in Action' Newsletter is Available
- School Safety Specialist Training to Be Held in January
- Teacher Grant for Holocaust/Genocide Education for Resources on December 14
In the News
- ESCBJ Addresses Alarming Number of Cyberattacks in Public Schools
- Haddonfield first grader wins New Jersey state chess championship
- Hunterdon County Vocational School District students have success in FFA Career Development events
- Struggling During COVID, I Helped My School Develop a Class About Mental Health
- 3 Metuchen Teens Win The Congressional App Challenge
- Governor Murphy Announces Appointments to Task Force on Public School Staff Shortages
- One State is Poised to Teach Media Literacy Starting in Kindergarten
December 7
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Release of 2023-2024 Tentative Tuition Rates and 2021-2022 Independent Auditor Certified Tuition Rates for Approved Private Schools for Students with Disabilities
- SDA and NJDOE Announce $75 Million for Emergent and Capital Maintenance Needs
- 2022-2023 Reimbursement for Providing Additional or Compensatory Special Education and Related Services to Students with Disabilities Beyond Age 21 (ACSERS)
Resources and Opportunities
In the News
- NJDOE Acting Commissioner Visits Plainfield Public Schools
- Parsippany High School Student Helps Run Free Python Coding Workshop
- Piscataway Air Force Junior ROTC Wins 4 Trophies in Tri-State Drill Competition
- Struggling During COVID, I Helped My School Develop a Class About Mental Health
- Murphy Administration to Accelerate Learning with Launch of ‘NJ Partnership for Student Success’ Initiative
December 1
Special Broadcast
- Murphy Administration Launches ‘Partnership for Student Success’ Initiative to Provide Learning and Mental Health Supports
- Supporting Effective Early Reading Instruction Using a Tiered System of Supports
November 30
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Fall 2022 Start Strong Statewide Assessments Individual Student Reports
- Training Opportunities for Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition (PCAST) for November 30
Resources and Opportunities
- Computer Science Education Week
- Financial Literacy Professional Development Workshops for K-12 Educators Presented by Junior Achievement
In the News
- Grammy Award Winning Musician Oriente Lopez Joins Hola as Artist-In-Residence for the 2022-2023 Year
- Newark Launches Aviation Program for Shabazz High School Seniors
- Presentation on Students with Disabilities Programs in Randolph
- Families Have Until Dec. 31 to Request Services for Students with Disabilities Missed During the Pandemic
- New Jersey May Require K-12 to Teach Digital Media Literacy
November 23
Broadcast Memos this Week
- NJDOE Invites Public Comment on Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) Stronger Connection Grant
- 2021 New Jersey Performance Reports for Educator Preparation Programs (NJPREPP)
Resources and Opportunities
- Department of Community Affairs Is Now Accepting Applications for FY 2023 Local Recreation Improvement Grant
- Middle and High School Students Invited to Take Part in Protect Me With 3+ Contest
In the News
- Chatham School District Launches 'Cougar Academy' for Young Adults Through Individual Education Program
- Burlington County Encourages School and Community Groups to Participate in Recycling Challenge
- Sustainable Jersey for Schools Presents 2022 Awards
- N.J. Expert Optimistic About Governor’s Task Force on School Staff Shortages
- One State Mandates Teaching Climate Change in Almost All Subjects – Even PE
November 16
Broadcast Memos this Week
- American Rescue Plan (ARP) Safe Return Plans
- Release of 2022-2023 Chapter 44 Software Applications
- School Safety and Security Plan Review Statement of Assurance
- 2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Submission Due Date
Resources and Opportunities
- Comprehensive Active Shooter Incident Management for Schools
- Maximizing Federal Funds Webinar on December 1, 2022
In the News
- Cape May County Tech Students Find Career Passion
- Caught Being Kind: N.J. School Uses Special Vending Machine to Reward Students
- ESCNJ Addresses Alarming Number of Cyberattacks in Public Schools
- Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Establishing Task Force to Help Address Public School Staff Shortages Across New Jersey
November 9
Broadcast Memos this Week
Resources and Opportunities
- NJ State Police Encourages 5th Grade Participation in the 40th Annual National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest
- Rowan University Offers College Prep Transition Night
In the News
- NJPCSA Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Charter Schools in New Jersey
- Paterson Public School's High School Graduation Rate on Track to Reaching Pre-Pandemic Levels
- Piscataway Science Students Design Traps to Fight Invasive Spotted Lantern Fly
- Plainfield Public Schools Awarded First Place for Outstanding School Communications
- Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Expanding Access to STEM Education
November 2
Broadcast Memos this Week
- NJSDA and NJDOE Announce Upcoming $350 Million Grant Program for Regular Operating Districts
- NJSDA and NJDOE Announce Upcoming $75 Million Grant Program for Emergent and Capital Maintenance Needs
- Review 2022 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Accountability Profiles
Resources and Opportunities
In the News
- New Brunswick Public Schools Receives School Communications Awards
- Plainfield Public Schools Host Successful College Fair, Strong Reviews from Students
- The Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services Awards Elizabeth Public Schools with $493k in Funding
- 2 N.J. School Districts Got $2.3M to Buy Electric Buses
- LG Cuts Ribbon on Interactive, High-Tech Learning Space for Students
- New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy Launches NJ Child Care Facilities Grant Program
October 26
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Annual Matrix Requirement to Review Certificated Staff Job Assignments
- Dynamic Learning Maps Spring Assessment 1% Justification Form and Tier 1 Universal Technical Assistance for Exceeding the 1% Cap
- Preparation for the Administration of the 2022-2023 ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS for English Language Learners (ELLs) State Assessments, Including the Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Field Test
- Preparation for the 2022-2023 Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Year-End (YE) Alternate Assessment for Students with the Most Significant Intellectual Disabilities
Resources and Opportunities
- NJDOE Mental Health Webinar Series 4: Resource Mapping, Needs Assessments, & Screener Selection
- 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program Announcement
In the News
- Jersey City Teens Try to Rise Above Hardship with New Hip-Hop Track ‘Winning Pain'
- N.J. High School’s $10K Aquaponics Lab Lets Students Grow Food for the Community
- Scotch Plains Council Honors McGinn School for Blue Ribbon Designation
- Staff Members Honored as Heroes for Saving Lives of Children Choking in School
- Danielle Alpert Joins the NJ Public Charter Schools Association as its New Senior Vice President
October 19
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Action Required: Update NJ SMART Performance Reports Submission for 2021-2022 School Performance Reports
- Completing the 2021-2022 Title I, Part A Performance Report
- Fall Block 2022 State Assessments: Key Dates and Information
- State Funded Programs in Support of Computer Science Education
Resources and Opportunities
In the News
- Five Schools Honored with Innovations in Special Education Award
- Got a Problem? School District's Solution Center Seeks Answers for Families
- Hilltopper Matthew Lameo Named NSDA Speaking and Service Award Recipient
- New Jersey Teacher of the Year Helps Students Conduct Life-Changing Research
- After Uvalde, States Look to New Digital Maps to Keep Schools Safe
October 12
Broadcast Memos this Week
- NJQSAC Health and Safety Evaluation of School Buildings
- Spring 2022 New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment Results
- 2022-2023 State Seal of Biliteracy Program District Information and Participation
Resources and Opportunities
- New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Announces Additional Funding for HVAC Projects in Schools
- School-Based Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management
In the News
- Barnegat Township Board of Education Honored with Certification from NJ School Boards Association
- Groundbreaking Held for $14M Expansion at Camden County Tech
- N.J. Teacher Surprised with $25K ‘Oscars of Teaching’ Award
- Why Does this N.J. Teacher Always Keep an Empty Chair in his Classroom? The Answer Will Inspire You.
- Governor Murphy Highlights Funding for Preschool Programs & Announces First Phase of Universal Preschool Strategic Plan
- Librarians Expand Their Skill Set to Meet Growing Demands
October 5
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Action Required: Prepare for Fall Snapshots
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) and Non-Title | CARES Final Expenditure Reports
- ESSA Accountability School Identification and Exit Process for 2022
- NJDOE Invites Public Comment on ESEA Fiscal Waiver Request Related to COVID-19
- NJTRAx Technology Readiness and Digital Learning
- Release of 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Audit Summary Application (AudSum)
Resources and Opportunities
- Announcing the Continuation of the ESSER Roundtable Series
- ArtsEdNJ Professional Learning Opportunities
- Finance Training for School and District Leaders: Federal Financial Management, Single Audit, and Fiscal Monitoring Oct. 25-26, 2022
- McKinney Vento First Quarter Roundtable: Data Driven Program Design
- New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Highlights Roster Upload for Merit-Based Scholarships
- Nominations Sought for the 2022-2023 $10,000 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
- Title I Part A Director Training
In the News
- Graduate with a Diploma and a College Degree with MCVSD and CCM; Academy Located in Randolph High School
- Gov. Murphy Nominates Three Women to Serve on State Board of Education
- Murphy Administration Unveils New, First-in-the-Nation Statewide Student Mental Wellness Support Infrastructure Proposal
- New Brunswick School District Working to Help Students, Staff Mend 'Broken Feelings'
September 28
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Enrollment of Students Based Upon Immigration Status
- Revised Health History Update Questionnaire
- Title I Comparability of Services Report for 2022-2023 Available in EWEG
- 2023-2024 Debt Service Data Collection – Reporting Requirements
Resources and Opportunities
- Electronic Transmission of Uninsured Student Information to NJ FamilyCare School Portal and NJ FamilyCare Outreach
- McKinney-Vento Online Credentialing Programs
- New Jersey History Day Workshops in October
- New ‘Special Education in Action’ Newsletter, Fall 2022
- Virtual Roundtable for Professionals Serving Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
In the News
- Edison Teen Sri Nihal Tammana Wins 2022 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
- Learning on The River: Hoboken Middle School Starts 'Institute'
- NJDA Presents 'Best in N.J. Farm to School Award'
- Three New Jersey School Districts Have Been Ranked Among the 50 Best in America
- Today: How NJ Schools Are Taking Climate Change Beyond Science Class
- Gov. Murphy Recommends Changes to Bill Regarding Performance-Based Assessments
- More and More NJ Schools are Taking Off for These Holidays
September 21
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Enrollment in the NJDOH K-12 COVID-19 Testing Program for School Year 2022-2023
- Enrollment of Students Displaced (Homeless) by Natural Disasters
- October 2022 District Report of Transported Resident Students
- Reminder: Enrollment of Children and Youths Experiencing Homelessness
- Reporting of Paraprofessional Staff
- 2023-2024 Application for State School Aid: Important Dates, Work Papers and Procedures
Resources and Opportunities
- A Message from the NJ Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council
- Middle School Civics Mandate Workshops Hosted by NJ Center for Civic Education
- New Jersey Division on Civil Rights Announces 2nd Annual Youth Bias Task Force Student Competition
- Office of Special Education’s New Website Tutorial Webinar on October 13
In the News
- Burlington County Announces Student Scholarship Winners
- East Orange School District is Accepted into National Network for Innovation
- ‘High Schools of the Future’ Program to Prepare Students for Cybersecurity Careers
- Jersey City School District Returned into Local Control in Unanimous Vote
- New Jersey is 2022’s 6th Best State for Teachers
- 9 N.J. Schools Just Got a Big National Honor. Here’s the List.
September 14
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Fiscal Year 2022 Nonpublic Project Completion Report (NPCR)
- Mandatory Identification and Recruitment of Migrant Students
- Report of Nonpublic Auxiliary and Handicapped Services for 2023-2024 Funding
- Reporting of Charter School 2022-2023 Maximum School Days
- Requests for Student Information from Military Recruiters, Institutions of Higher Education and Prospective Employers
Resources and Opportunities
In the News
- From Canines to Counselors: How NJ Schools Are Trying to Tame COVID Mental Health Crisis
- Lights, Power, Savings: Robbinsville School District Solar Panels Completed at High School, Middle School
- 'Wow, It's Been That Long?' Paterson Teacher Embarks on 49th Year in a Classroom
- New Jersey Students Enter First School Year with K-12 Climate Change Education
- NJ Expands Access to Free School Meals
- These 27 NJ Districts Awarded State Aid for Full-Day Preschool
September 7
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Nominations Sought for 2022-2023 Governors Educator of the Year Recognition Program
- Parental Notification of Standardized Assessments
- Submission of NJQSAC District Performance Review Documents
- Spring 2022 Statewide Assessment Results
Resources and Opportunities
- NJ Department of Children and Families Raises Awareness of Safe Haven Law
- NJDOE Announces ‘Power of Educators’ Multimedia Campaign for Back-to-School 2022
- 2022 Commissioner’s Regional Convocations with Acting Commissioner Angelica Allen-McMillan
In the News
- Dennis Township Students Getting Sorted Like Harry Potter This Year
- Dionne Warwick Institute Named a Leader in Me Lighthouse School
- Former NFL Player Tells Student Athletes About Opioid Addiction and Recovery
- "Good to Great" – How Orange Township Public School District Welcomed Their Teachers Back
- Students’ Mental Health Goes to the Head of the Class for Jersey City School District
- All N.J. Schools to Get Digital Maps of Buildings, Outside Areas to Help Police During Emergencies, Murphy Says
- What to Do If You Were Charged Sales Tax for Tax-Free School Supplies in NJ
September 2
Special Broadcast
August 31
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Dynamic Learning Maps Instructionally Embedded Mandatory Fall 2022 Assessment Window
- IDEA-B State Fiscal Year 2022 Final Report – Timelines and Information
- Update for Fall 2022 Start Strong Assessments
Resources and Opportunities
- Community of Practice for Teachers and Professionals of Students with Autism
- Implementing Amendments to the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act
- Training Opportunities for Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition (PCAST) for August 31
- The College of New Jersey to Host In-Person Open House for Career & Community Studies
Special Broadcast
August 24
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Assessment Literacy Supports for the Field
- Federal Programs: Pension and Social Security Reimbursement to State of New Jersey for Contributions Paid by the State for August 24
- FY 2022 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Final Expenditure Reports
- Preschool Private Provider and Head Start Program Limited Certificate of Eligibility and Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing Five-Year Pilot Certification Guidance
- Release of Independent Auditor Information for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2022
Resources and Opportunities
- Fifth Annual New Jersey Convening for Diversifying the Teacher Workforce Information and Registration
- US Department of Education Hosts Webinar, ‘Helping Teachers Afford Comprehensive Pathways into the Profession and Achieve Loan Forgiveneness'
August 17
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Fiscal Year 2023 Chapter 192-193 Initial Funding Statement and Additional Funding
- Kindergarten to Third Grade Education Program Resource Packet for Memos on August 17
- Launch of New Office of Special Education Website
- Local Educational Agency Guidance for Chapter 27 Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Programs for the 2022-2023 School Year
- New Jersey Department of Education Releases New School Climate Improvement Survey Platform
- NJ SMART SID Management to Ensure Accurate Graduation Data for School Performance Reports and Accountability
- Training OpportunitiesOffered through the Community-Based Instruction Project
Resources and Opportunities
- 5th Annual New Jersey Convening for Diversifying the Teacher Workforce Information and Registration
- Equity in Gifted Student Identification
- Kindergarten to Third Grade Education Program Resource Packet for Resources on August 17
- NJDOE Mental Health Webinar Series: Developing a Comprehensive School Mental Health System (CSMHS) within a Prevention and Promotion Based Framework
- Training Opportunities Offered through the Community-Based Instruction Project
August 10
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Federal Education Funding Dashboard
- Specially Adopted & Concurrently Proposed Regulations Design-Build Project Delivery for Construction Projects
- Stabilization Aid Application Notification
Resources and Opportunities
August 3
Broadcast Memo this Week
Resources and Opportunities
- Opportunity for Trauma-Informed and Healing-Centered Supports Training
- Statewide Professional Learning Opportunities for Increasing Educator Support
July 27
Broadcast Memo this Week
Resources and Opportunities
- NJDHS Webinar to Provide Overview of Upcoming Pandemic Pandemic-Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) Benefits
- Participate in the National Survey of the Early Childhood Special Education Workforce – National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER)
July 20
Broadcast Memo this Week
July 15
Special Broadcast
July 13
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Debt Service Data: End-of-Year Updates
- Fiscal Year 2023 Nonpublic Nursing, Nonpublic Textbook, Nonpublic Security and Nonpublic Technology Aid Entitlement Notices
- Guidelines for Reporting Enrollment, Income Status
- Information for LEAs Contracting for Services with Approved Clinics and Agencies
- Limited Certificate of Eligibility and Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing Five-Year Pilot Certification Guidance
- National Summer Learning Week
- Revised 2022-2023 Maximum Expenditure for Nonpublic School Transportation
- Start Strong Fall 2022 Administration Information
- Statement of Assurance Submission for School District Professional Development Plans and Mentoring Plans
- 2021-2022 Application for Special Education Extraordinary Aid (EXAID) for July 13
Resources and Opportunities
- New ‘Special Education in Action’ Newsletter, Special Edition Feature
- Virtual Training Sessions and Certification Updates for District Certification Staff
July 6
Broadcast Memo this Week
Resources and Opportunities
June 29
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Charter School Payment Schedules for 2022-2023 Based on Projected Enrollment
- Community Eligible Provision Survey and Documents for 2022-2023 Now Available
- NJDOE Seeks Input on English Language Arts and Mathematics Standards
- 2022 Revised School Election and Budget Procedures Calendar for Special Elections
Resources and Opportunities
June 22
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Alternative State School Aid Calculation for Districts Receiving School Regionalization Efficiency Program Grant
- Charter School Payment Schedules for the 2021-2022 School Year Based on the Final Enrollment Count
- School Year 2021-2022 Evaluation Data Submission
- 2021-2022 Program for Determining Grades Under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act
- 2021-2022 Testing for Lead in School Drinking Water for June 22
Resources and Opportunities
- New Jersey Department of Health Message on the New Jersey Behavioral Risk Factor Survey
- NJEA and Make Us Visible NJ Present Free AAPI Curriculum Professional Development Webinar Series
- School Safety Specialist Training to Be Held in August
- School Safety Summer Symposiums
June 16
Special Broadcast
- Prevailing Wage and Public Works Contractor Registration Act Updates
- Letter from the New Jersey Department of Labor: Prevailing Wage and Public Works Contractor Registration Act Updates
June 15
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Hope, Healing, and Resilience Through the COVID-19 Pandemic Student Art Showcase & Installation Project
- IDEA-B State Fiscal Year 2023 Entitlement Allocations and Electric Grant Application Information
Resources and Opportunities
- NJ Coalition for Inclusive Education (NJCIE) Summer Conference Scheduled for June 28 in Kenilworth
- The New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services Invites Comment at Public Forum
June 8
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Student Safety Data System Closing
- Summer 2022 State Assessments: Key Dates and Information and the 2022-2023 Assessment Schedule
- 2021-2022 Reimbursement for Providing Additional or Compensatory Special Education and Related Services to Students with Disabilities Beyond Age 21 (ACSERS)
Resources and Opportunities
June 1
Broadcast Memos this Week
Resources and Opportunities
May 25
Special Broadcast
- Responding to the Tragedy of the Robb Elementary School Shooting
- Training and Resource Opportunities for School Safety and Security
May 25
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Limited Certificate of Eligibility and Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing Five-Year Pilot Program Guidance for May 25
- New Educators Certification System – NJEdCert Launch
- Proposal Level Code: NJAC 6A:8 Standards and Assessment
- Reminder on School Security Drill Statements of Assurance
- 2021-2022 Testing for Lead in School Drinking Water for May 25
- 2022-2023 Debt Service Aid
Resources and Opportunities
- A Message from the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
- Roundtable Session: Talking to Families about Systems of Supports and Summer Engagement
- Reducing Stress, Dealing with Differences, Building Community – Free Webinar Hosted by NJ Alliance for Social, Emotional and Character Development
- School Safety Specialist Training to Be Held in June
May 18
Resources and Opportunities
- Federal Human Trafficking Prevention Education (HTYPE) Grant Opportunity Available to Local Educational Agencies
- Join National Education Equity Lab to Learn How to Bring Free College Courses (Dual Enrollment) to Title 1 Schools
- Reminder: Deadline Approaching for School District and School HIB Grades Required by the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act
May 11
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Fiscal Year 2023 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Consolidated Subgrant Application Available on May 13, 2022
- Implementation of the New Middle School Civics Law
- School District and School HIB Grades Required by the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act
- Tuition Reimbursement for State-Responsible Homeless Children 2021-2022
- Verification of Nonpublic School Transportation Costs
Resources and Opportunities
- New Jersey Department of Education Mental Health Webinar Series
- New ‘Special Education in Action’ Newsletter, Issue 2
May 9, 2022
Special Broadcast
May 4, 2022
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Action Required: Prepare for End-of-Year Collection for Student and Staff Data
- Release of District, Charter, and Renaissance School Indirect Cost Rates
- 2022-2023 Bilingual Program Waiver Request
Resources and Opportunities
April 27
Broadcast Memo this Week
Resources and Opportunities
- Public Health Recommendations for K-12 Schools: FAQs
- NJDOH Test-to-Stay Updates
- NJDOH School Reporting and Epidemiology
- Reminder: High School Voter Registration Week
- The Center for Autism Research at Kessler Foundation Calls for Study Participants to Improve Job Interview Abilities
April 20
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Implementing P.L. 2021, c.109: Providing Additional or Compensatory Services to Students with Disabilities Beyond Age 21
- Implementing P.L. 2022, c.2: Extending the Period of Time a Parent, Guardian, or Local Educational Agency Has to Request a Special Education Due Process Hearing
- 2021-2022 Application for Special Education Extraordinary Aid (EXAID) for April 20
Resources and Opportunities
- A Memo from the New Jersey Department of State: High School Voter Registration Week
- Roundtable Session: Talking to Families about Student Interventions and Systems of Supports
- Supply Chain Management – Summer Training for Teachers
- Webinar: Applying for the New Jersey Tiered System of Supports for Early Reading Project
April 14
Special Broadcast
April 13
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Limited Certificate of Eligibility and Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing Five-Year Pilot Program Guidance for April 13
- 2021-2022 School Year Advanced Placement Test Fee (APTF) Program
- 2022 Summer Learning Resource Guide
Resources and Opportunities
- Autism Awareness Month
- Call for Applications for Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition (PCAST)
- New Jersey Tiered System of Supports for Early Readings: Three-Year Coaching and Professional Development Opportunity
April 6
- District Consultations with Nonpublic Schools Regarding ESSA Titled Programs
- Federal Programs: Pension and Social Security Reimbursement to State of New Jersey for Contributions Paid by the State for April 6
- Important Dates for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 ESEA, IDEA, Perkins, and ESSER I Grant Programs
- New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment: English Language Arts and Mathematics Standards Setting Committee Recruitment
- Release of the 2020-2021 School Performance Reports
Resources and Opportunities
- A Message from the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
- NJEA and Make Us Visible NJ Host Free AAPI Curriculum Professional Development Webinar Series
March 30
Broadcast Memos This Week
- Legislation Enhancing AAPI Cultural and Education Programs in New Jersey: AAPI-Inclusive Curriculum and the Commission on Asian American Heritage
- Professional Development Modules for Educators on Social and Emotional Learning
Resources and Opportunities
- Construction Industry Career Day 2022
- NJ Child Assault Prevention (NJCAP) Announces Grant Applications for 2021-2022
- Peace Islands Institute 2022 Art and Essay Contest
March 23
Broadcast Memos This Week
- American Rescue Plan Act Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Funding Applications
- Extension of the 2019-2022 Comprehensive Equity Plan
- Limited Certificate of Eligibility and Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing Five-Year Pilot Program Application
- Memo from NJ Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council
- Proposal Level Code – N.J.A.C. 6A:9B, State Board of Examiners and Certification
Resources and Opportunities
- Information Sessions for Enrollment in the Next NJ PBSIS Training and Coaching Cohort to Implement Tiered Interventions for Conduct, Behavior and Social and Emotional Wellness
- NJSPAN Roundtable: Getting it Right – Using Assessment to Guide Instruction for All Students
- Strategies for Talking to Children About War from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network
March 17
Special Broadcast
March 16
Broadcast Memos This Week
- County District School (CDS) System Open Period and CDS System Changes
- Orientation Sessions for Administrators: Enrollment in the 2022-2023 Community-Based Instruction Project Cohort
- 2021-2022 Statement of Assurance for High School Voter Registration
Resources and Opportunities
- Reminder: Hope, Healing and Resilience Through the COVID-19 Pandemic Student Art Showcase & Installation Project Submission Deadline
- Read the First Issue of the NJDOE's 'Special Education in Action' Newletter
- Webinar: Building Resilience in Children and Adults, An Intro to Trauma-Informed Learining Environments
March 10
March 9
- Employment of Teachers and Certain Professional Staff Members Who are Retired from TPAF
- DREAMS Project Hosts Free Webinar on Creating Trauma-Informed Learning Environments
- Employment of Retired Certified School Nurses
- List of State-Imposed Special Education Rules, Regulations or Policies
- School District Consultations with Nonpublic Schools Regarding State-Funded Programs
March 2
- Opportunity for Public Comment on Religious Holidays Calendar Resolution
- Proposal Level Code NJAC – Notice of Substantial Changes Related to N.J.A.C. 6A:32, School District Operations
- 2021-2022 Testing for Lead in School Drinking Water for March 2
- McKinney Vento Essential Staff Credentialing Program
February 23
- American Rescue Plan Act Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Funding
- New Legislation Impacting School Drills
- Webinar for Discussion of Updates to School Health Guidance
February 18
February 16
- Fiscal Year 2021 ESSER Performance Report
- NJDOE Invites Public Comment on 2021-2022 COVID-19 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) State Plan Addendum Request
- State Treasurer Encourages School Leaders to Circulate Information on Earned Income Tax Credit
February 9
- New Jersey Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health Resource Guide Release
- Proposal Level Code – N.J.A.C. 6A:15, Bilingual Education
- SOCFBA School Security Second Round Grants Now Substantially Approved
- 2020 Census Data for Fiscal Year 2022 Title I, Part A Allocations
- 2022 Exemplary Elementary Educator Recognition Program
- Announcing the Continuation of the ARP ESSER Roundtable Series for February 9
February 2
- Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Justification to Exceed the One Percent Cap
- Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System Number Transition to the Unique Entity Identifier
- Charter and Renaissance School Project Emergent and Capital Maintenance Funds
- Federal K-12 Rapid Antigen Test Distribution
- New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA) Update: Cut Scores and English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Resources
- 2020-2021 School District Certified Tuition Rates, Actual Cost Per Pupil Worksheets, and Enrollment and Attendance Letters
- Resources Available for Schools: Morris Katz – The Presidential Collection
- School Safety Specialist Training in March 2022
- Training to Address Child Study Team Evaluations for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing – Added Date
January 26
- Guidelines for Schools on the Prevention of Human Trafficking of Students
- Perkins Locally Developed Performance Levels
- Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Fiscal Year 2023 Reimbursement Revenue Projections
- 2020-2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Submission Due Date
- State Special Education Advisory Council Seeks Members
- Virtual Roundtables for Professionals Serving Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
January 19
- ESEA Waiver Extension Notification: Middle School Higher Level Math Assessments
- Filing of 2022 Personal/Relative and Financial Disclosure Statements
- Initial Release of 2022-2023 Budget Software Application
- Mandatory Training for 2022 New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) and New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA)
- McKinney-Vento Liaison Credentialing Program
- NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities Notice of Funding Opportunities
- Virtual Training for State Mandated Language Development Reporting of Preschool-Aged Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
January 12
- NJDOE Announces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources
- NJ Department of Health Updates Guidance on Quarantining
- Projected Charter School Enrollments for the 2022-2023 School Year
- Announcing the Continuation of the ARP ESSER Roundtable Series for January 12
January 5
- Announcing Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code Updates
- Reimbursement for District Administered COVID-19 Screening Testing Program
- Release of 2022-2023 Tentative Tuition Rates and 2020-2021 Independent Auditor Certified Tuition Rates for Approved Private Schools for Students with Disabilities
- Structuring Gifted and Talented Professional Development for Educators Technical Assistance Session