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2023 Broadcasts
December 27
Special Broadcast
December 20
Guidance
- Charter School Payment Schedule for 2023-2024 Based on the October 13, 2023 Enrollment Count
- Fiscal Year 2024 State Funded Programs for the Advancement of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) Supporting Climate Change Education
- Portfolio Appeals Process – Information and Updates for 2023-2024 Submissions
- United States Department of Education Approves Redlined Every Student Succeeds Act State Plan
Opportunities
- High School Juniors and Seniors May Now Apply for the 2024 National Youth Science Camp
- Model Science Curriculum Framework for Grades K-5 Science Update
- Teaching with Primary Sources Professional Development
External Messages
December 15
Special Broadcast
- New Jersey Learning Acceleration Program: High-Impact Tutoring Notice of Grant Opportunity (NGO) Reissue
- Release of 2023-2024 Preschool Expansion Notice of Funding Opportunity-Round Two
December 13
Guidance
- Delegation of Medication Administration in School Settings
- Projected Charter School Enrollments for the 2024-2025 School Year
- Public Comment on 1.0 Percent Waiver for Alternative Assessments
- Release of the 2023-2024 Memorandum of Agreement Between Education and Law Enforcement Officials
- 2023-2024 School Year Advanced Placement Test Fee (APTF) Program
Opportunities
- Training Opportunities Offered Through the Community-Based Instruction Program
- 2024Invent2PreventOpportunity: Student Led Peer-Developed Initiative to Prevent Targeted School Violence
- Les Paul Foundation Music Education Grant Opportunity
December 6
Guidance
- Mandatory Training for Spring 2024 New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) and New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA)
- Requirement to Notify Teachers about Grant Program to Teach STEM in Nonpublic Schools
- 2023-2024 Reimbursement for Providing Additional or Compensatory Special Education and Related Services to Students with Disabilities Beyond Age 21 (ACSERS)
Opportunities
External Messages
November 29
Guidance
Opportunities
November 22
Initiatvies
Guidance
- Completing the 2022-2023 Title I, Part A Performance Report
- Release of Climate Change Education Companion Documents
- School Safety and Security Plan Review Statement of Assurance
- Supports for American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER)
Opportunities
- Sister Rose Thering Fund 14th Annual Essay Competition
- High School Social Studies Teacher Workshop: The Case Method with Harvard Professor David Moss
November 15
Guidance
- Office of Special Education Online Resources
- Proposal Level Code – N.J.A.C. 6A:14, Special Education
- Release of Median Student Growth Percentiles (mSGPs) for 2022-2023
Opportunities
- Rowan University Sponsors Virtual Book Study at the Learning Resource Center-South
- Grant Applications Open for the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries
- Teacher Workshop: A Brief Overview of Asian American History
External Messages
- New Jersey Department of Labor: Notice to School Boards and Superintendents Concerning Use of The Workplace Accountability in Labor List (The “Wall”) in Vetting Public Contracts and Persons Prohibited from Public Contracting
- New Jersey Department of Human Services: Electronic Transmission of Uninsured Student Information to NJ FamilyCare School Portal and NJ Family Care Outreach Efforts
- Dear Colleague Letter: Discrimination, including Harassment, Based on Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics
November 8
Initiatives
Guidance
Opportunities
November 1
Initiatives
Guidance
- Application for State School Aid
- Preparation for the Administration of the 2023-2024 ACCESS for English Language Learners (ELLs) and WIDA Alternate ACCESS State Assessments
- 2023 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Accountability Profiles
Opportunities
- Announcing the Continuation of the ARP ESSER Round Table Series for 2023-2024
- Kindergarten to Grade 12 Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Training
- School Safety Speaker Series: Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Best Practices for a Defensible Process and Special Education Considerations
- Learning Resource Center – South Activities Calendar
- Minority Teacher Development, Notice of Grant Opportunity (NGO)
External Messages
- NJDLPS – AG Platkin and Director Iyer Issue Statement on Addressing Bias in K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Universities in New Jersey
- NJHESAA – Teacher Loan Redemption Program
- New Jersey History Day
- New Jersey Mock Election
- Culturally Responsive Arts Education Workout
October 26
Initiatives
Guidance
- Annual Matrix Requirement to Review Certificated Staff Job Assignments
- Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) 1 Percent Justification Form Spring Assessment and Tier 1 Universal Technical Assistances for Exceeding the 1 Percent Cap
- NJDOE Monthly Teachers Newsletter
- GovConnect Enrollment: Procurement News for School Purchasing Officials
- Preparation for the 2023-2024 Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Year-End (YE) Alternate Assessment for Students with the Most Significant Intellectual Disabilities
- Student Safety Data System Opening
- 2024-2025 Debt Service Data Collection – Reporting Requirements
Opportunities
External Messages
October 20
Special Broadcast
- Procurement Guidance Regarding High-Impact Tutoring Grant Vendors
- Attachment: Sample Local High-Impact Tutoring Request for Proposals
October 18
Initiatives
Guidance
- Action Required: Update NJ SMART Performance Reports Submission for 2022-2023 School Performance Reports
- Spring 2024 New Jersey Student Learning Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science and New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment Key Dates and Information
- 2023-2024 State Seal of Biliteracy Program Participation and Updates
Opportunities
- HIB 338 Forms for Parents and Caregivers Now Available in Multiple Languages
- High School Study Abroad Scholarships
- Online Safety Tips for Parents and Caregivers - Now Also Available in Spanish
External Messages
October 13
Special Broadcast
October 11
Initiatives
Guidance
- Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- New Federal Guidance Urges Expediting ARP-HCY Funds
- Title I Comparability of Services Report for 2023-24 Available in Electronic Web-Enabled Grant System
- Title I Targeted Assistance Schools – Process to Transition to Schoolwide Programs
- 2022 New Jersey Performance Reports for Educator Preparation Programs (NJPREPP)
Opportunities
- New Jersey Holocaust Education Mandated Survey Reminder
- School Safety Specialist Training to Be Held in October/November
- USS New Jersey (SSN 796) Challenge Coin Design Contest
External Messages
- 41st Annual Autism Conference
- New Jersey Department of Children and Families – NJ4S District/School Representative Access
October 10
Special Broadcast
October 4
Guidance
- Every Student Succeeds Act Accountability School Identification and Exit Process for 2023
- Fall Block 2023 New Jersey Student Learning State Assessments: Key Dates and Information
- Health and Safety Evaluation of School Buildings Checklist and Guidance
- Submission New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) District Performance Review (DPR) Documents
Opportunities
- Coaching Consortium for Kindergarten to Grade 3 instructional Coaches
- Early Mathematics Leadership Consortium across the Preschool to Grade 3 Continuum
- New Jersey Department of Education Invites Public Comment on Amendments to the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) State Plan
- Nominations Sought for the 2023-2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
- Statewide Professional Learning Opportunities in Early Learning Mathematics for Kindergarten to Grade 3 Educators
- Summer Learning Program Development Series
- CTE Momentum: The ‘Your Place in Space Challenge’
- Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide Hosts Information Sessions for School Staff
- Solar Eclipse Guide, Resources, and More
- Teaching Historical Inquiry Professional Development
External Messages
- New Jersey Department of Children and Families – Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) Tier 2 AND Tier 3 Services/Salesforce Access
- New Jersey State Library – Free Library Resources Available to New Jersey Schools and Students
September 27
Guidance
- Action Required: Prepare for Fall Snapshots
- Release of 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Audit Summary Application (AudSum)
- Report of Nonpublic Auxiliary and Handicapped Services for 2024-2025 Funding
- Ticks and Tick-Borne Illness Education
Opportunities
- Procurement Fraud Prevention Training for LEA Staff
- Create a New Jersey Future Educators Association (NJFEA) Chapter at Your School
- Register for Dare to Dream Student Leadership Conferences for Middle and High School Students with Disabilities
September 20
Guidance
- American Rescue Plan (ARP) Safe Return Plans for September 20
- Biannual Reporting of Paraprofessional Staff
- Guidance for Graduation Requirements by Content Area for Students with Disabilities
- Improving Discipline Practices
- October 2023 District Report of Transported Resident Students
- Parental Notification of Standardized Assessments
- 2023-2024 Application for State School Aid: Important Dates, Work Papers and Procedures
Opportunities
- Anti-Bullying Task Force Announces Dates for Public Testimony
- Celebrating New Jersey Agricultural Literacy Week: September 25-29, 2023
- Holiday Cards for our Military Challenge
- New Jersey Enhancing School Mental Health Services Project: Statewide Trainings
- We Can! Virtual Career Day for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- New Jersey Department of Agriculture Celebrates Jersey Fresh Farm to School Spirit Week
- 6th Annual New Jersey Convening for the Diversifying the Teacher Workforce, Registration is Open
External Messages
September 14
Initiatives
- Nominations Sought for 2023-2024 Governor’s Educator of the Year Recognition Programs
- Strengthen and Fund Youth Mental Health Services in New Jersey
Guidance
- Action Required: Review 2023 Graduation Rate Data and Submit Graduation Appeals
- ARP IDEA State Fiscal Year 2022 Final Report – Timelines and Information
- Enrollment of Students Based Upon Immigration Status
- Enrollment of Students Displaced (Homeless) by Natural Disasters
- NJTRAx Technology Readiness and Digital Learning
- Reminder: Enrollment of Children and Youths Experiencing Homelessness
- Reporting of Charter School 2023-2024 Maximum School Days
- Requests for Student Information from Military Recruiters, Institutions of Higher Education, and Prospective Employers
- Updated Concussion Protocols and Guidance
- Updated Guidance on Working Papers
- Updated Summary of Selected School Health Mandates
Opportunities
- Call for School-Based Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Advisory Panel Members
- Free Virtual Professional Development for Educational Interpreters
- Learning Resource Center–North Satellite Fall Professional Learning Opportunities
- Statewide Information Sessions on the Release of the New Jersey Autism Program Quality Indicators – Revised
- Training Opportunities Offered through the Community-Based Instruction Project
- Visit the NJ Department of Education’s New Learning Resource Center Website for Resources and Opportunities
External Messages
- New Jersey School Counselors Association Fall Conference
- TCNJ Hosts Program About Expanding Postsecondary and Transition College-based Program Options for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities
September 6
Initiatives
- Action Required: Gifted and Talented Education Service Report Submission
- Spring 2023 Statewide Assessment Results
- 2023 Lighthouse Award Recipients
Guidance
- COVID-19 FAQ For K-12 Schools, Youth Camps, and Early Care and Educational Programs
- Mandatory Identification and Recruitment Migrant Students
- McKinney-Vento Online Credentialing Program
- National Preparedness Month
- Office of Special Education Webinars for Special Education Administrators
Opportunities
- New Jersey Gifted Sharefest Event
- N.J. Center for Civic Education Professional Development Series
- United States Senate Youth Program
External Messages
- NJDCF-Registration of Superintendent and school representatvies to access NJ4S Information System
- PANYNJ-The High School Challenge: Lincoln and Holland Tunnel Catwalk Robotics
August 31
Special Broadcast
August 30
Guidance
- Bilingual Education Requirements
- Dynamic Learning Maps: Instructionally Embedded Fall 2023 Assessment Window
- Fall 2023 New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment Key Dates and Information
- Fiscal Year 2023 Nonpublic Project Completion Report (NPCR)
- IDEA-B State Fiscal Year 2023 Final Report – Timelines and Information
- Kindergarten through Grade Three Self-Assessment Validation System (SAVS)
Opportunities
- Climate Week 2023
- 9/11 Student Essay Contest
- 6th Annual New Jersey Convening for the Diversifying the Teacher Workforce, Save The Dates and Call for Proposals
- New: Office of Special Education Technical Assistance Request Form
External Messages
August 23
Opportunities
External Messages
August 16
Initiatives
Guidance
- Action Required: Update and Review NJ SMART SID Management to Ensure Accurate Graduation Data for School Performance Reports and Accountability
- Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) & Non-Title IA CRRSA Final Expenditure Reports
- Federal Programs: Pension and Social Security Reimbursement to State of New Jersey for Contributions Paid by the State for August 16
- Fiscal Year 2023 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Final Expenditure Reports
Opportunities
- Fiscal Year 2024 Chapter 192-193 Initial Funding Statement and Additional Funding
- Training Opportunities for Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition (PCAST)
- Learning Disabilities Association of NJ hosts Webinar on Working with College-Bound Students with Learning Disabilities
External Messages
August 9
Guidance
- Employment of Teachers and Certain Professional Staff Members Who are Retired from TPAF
- Guidance on Collaboration with Head Start Programs
- Professional Development Implementation Guidance and Technical Assistance Sessions
- 2023 Revised School Election and Budget Procedures Calendar for November Elections and Special Elections Target
Opportunities
- Call for Applicants for the New Jersey Inclusion Project
- New Jersey Career Assistance Navigator (NJCAN) 360 Training Webinars
- NJDOE’s Educator Prep Week on August 21-24 Offers Resources for a Successful School Year
External Messages
August 2
Initiatives
Guidance
- Guidelines for Reporting Enrollment, Income Status
- Notification of Educator Evaluation Rubric Weights for 2023-2024 and Back to School Key Date Reminders
- Release of Independent Auditor Information for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023
Opportunities
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Emerging Leaders Meet-Up Event
- NJ Department of Human Services Co-sponsors Information Session on No-Cost Training in Teen Mental Health First Aid
July 28
Special Broadcast
July 27
Initiatives
- NJDOE Invites Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to New Jersey ESSA State Plan
- Proposal Level Code – N.J.A.C. 6A:4, Appeals
Opportunities
- State Special Education Advisory Council (NJ-SSEAC) Seeks Charter School or Teacher Representative
- 62nd Annual United States Senate Youth Program
July 24
Special Broadcast
July 19
Initiatives
Guidance
- Action Required: Update and Review NJ SMART SID Management, Course Roster, and CTE Submissions to Ensure Accurate School Performance Reports Data
- K-12 Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Teams Guidelines
Opportunities
- Open Office Hours – CRRSA Late Liquidation and Grant Close Out
- Information Session on How High Schools Can Receive No-Cost Training in Teen Mental Health First Aid
July 12
Initiatives
- Code Adoption with Amendments – N.J.A.C. 6A:15, Bilingual Education
- New Jersey Department of Education Launches Entitlement Grants Dashboard
Guidance
- Fiscal Year 2024 Nonpublic Nursing, Nonpublic Textbook, Nonpublic Security and Nonpublic Technology Aid Entitlement Notices
- Local Educational Agency Guidance for Chapter 27 Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Programs for the 2023-2024 School Year
- Revised 2023-2024 Maximum Expenditure for Nonpublic School Transportation
- Updated Translated Materials on the Office of Special Education Website
Opportunities
July 5
Initiatives
- Educator Certification Fee Holiday
- Reminder: Release of 2023-2024 Preschool Expansion Notice of Funding Opportunity
Guidance
Opportunities
External Messages
July 3
Special Broadcast
June 28
Initiatives
Guidance
Opportunities
- Community of Practice for Teachers and Professionals of Students with Autism
- New ‘Special Education in Action’ Newsletter, June 2023
- Save the Date – Dare to Dream Student Leadership Conferences 2023-2024
- School Safety Specialist Training to Be Held in August
External Messages
June 21
Initiatives
- Certification Regulatory Amendments
- IDEA-B State Fiscal Year 2024 Entitlement Allocations and Electronic Grant Application Information
Guidance
- Charter School Payment Schedules for the 2022-2023 School Year Based on the Final Enrollment Count
- Debt Service Data: End-of-Year Updates
- Implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 96, Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangement
- School Year 2022-2023 Evaluation Data Submission
- 2022-2023 Program for Determining Grades Under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act
Opportunities
- Community Eligible Provision Survey and Documents for 2023-2024 Now Available
- Public Comment on an Amendment to Section D of the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) State Plan
- Providing Equitable Access to Grade-Level Content Resource
External Messages
- Department of Children and Families Issues Reminder on Water Safety
- Department of Labor Provides Information Regarding Unemployment for School Employees Reasonable Assurance Process
- Kean University Offers Tuition-Waived Graduate Courses on Holocaust and Prejudice Reduction
June 19
Special Broadcast
June 8
Initiatives
Opportunities
- Bilingual Program Waiver Request 2023-2024
- Invitation to Join the Early Learning Networked Improvement Community (ELNIC) for Mathematics and Literacy
- School Safety Speaker Series: Rethinking School Safety, A Parent’s Perspective
- Seeking New Members for the New Jersey Department of Education’s State Program Approval Council
- Spring 2023 Statewide Assessment Results: ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs and Dynamic Learning Maps
- Student Safety Data System Closing
- 2022-2023 Reimbursement for Providing Additional or Compensatory Special Education and Related Services to Students with Disabilities Beyond Age 21
- 2022-2023 School Register Summary Data Collection
May 31
Initiatives
- Climate Awareness Education Grant Closeout Initiatives
- Fiscal Year (FY)2023 Reimbursement Payments and Project End Date – CRRSA ESSERF
Guidance
Opportunities
- One-Year Extension for Chapter 408 Critical Need Teachers and Professionals
- Reminder on School Security Drill Statements of Assurance
- Release of the Local District Special Education Profiles
- 2023-2024 Debt Service State Aid Payments
External Messages
- Office of Secretary of Higher Education Offers Basic Needs Website Outreach and Social Media Toolkit
- NJ Department of Labor Announces Working Papers for Minors Goes Digital on June 1, 2023
- Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN) and NJDOE Invite Educators to Take Park in Needs Assessment Survey
- Smithsonian Science Education Center Offers Biotechnology Academy for Teachers
May 26
Special Broadcast
May 24
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Action Required: Review and Update Course Codes Used to Report Computer Science Student Enrollment on the NJ SMART Course Roster to Ensure Accurate Performance Reports Data
- American Rescue Plan (ARP) Safe Return Plans for May 24
- Fiscal Year (FY)2024 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Consolidated Subgrant Application Available on/about May 22, 2023
- Tuition Reimbursement for State-Responsible Homeless Children for 2022-2023
- 2023-2024 Statewide Assessment Schedule and Cancellation of Summer NJGPA and NJSLA Administrations
Resources and Opportunities
May 17
Broadcast Memo this Week
Resources and Opportunities
May 12
Special Broadcast
May 10
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Graduation Ready Cut Scores Established for the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA): English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, and Alternative Assessments
- Kindergarten Entry Assessment Guidance
- Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) Guidance to Support Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Application Submission
- Review and Approval of Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Forms
- School District Consultations with Nonpublic Schools Regarding ESSA Titled Programs
- School Performance Reports Updates and Reminders for Districts
- Verification of Nonpublic School Transportation Costs
- Working Papers for Minors Goes Digital on June 1, 2023
- 2022-2023 Statement of Assurance Submission for Lead Drinking Water
Resources and Opportunities
May 3
Resources and Opportunities
- Announcing STAMP Resources for Educators and Instructional Leaders
- Comprehensive School Mental Health Technical Assistance Project
- DEP Announces ‘Trees for Schools’ Grant Program with Grants up to $500,000 for Public Schools
- Registration Open for NJ Alliance for Social, Emotional, & Character Development Annual Statewide Conference
- Statewide Trainings on Enhancing Mental Health Services for Studentss
April 26
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Process for Filing an Application to Borrow Due to Delay in June 2023 State School Aid Payments (N.J.S.A. 18A:22-44.2)
- School District and School HIB Grades Required by the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act
- 2022-2023 Application for Extraordinary Special Education Aid (EXAID) for April 26
Resources and Opportunities
April 19
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Federal Programs: Pension and Social Security Reimbursement to State of New Jersey for Contributions Paid by the State for April 19
- 2022-2023 Application for Extraordinary Special Education Aid (EXAID) for April 19
Resources and Opportunities
- Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Professional Development Workshops
- Call for High Schools to Conduct Student Voter Registration Activities During NJ High School Voter Registration Week from April 24 Through April 29
- Emotional and Behavioral Program Advisory Panel Members: Request for Participation
- New ‘Special Education in Action’ Newsletter, Issue 7, April 2023
April 12
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Proposal Level Code – N.J.A.C. 6A:7, Managing for Equality and Equity in Education
- Provisional Teacher Process: Updates and Reminders
Resources and Opportunities
- Earth Day 2023 Celebrations
- NJPSA/FEA/PCG Special Education Summit 2023 Scheduled for April 28
- Notice of Grant Opportunity (NGO) – Climate Awareness Education: Implementing the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) for Climate Change Continuation
- Resource Document for Educators on Supporting the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse
- Summer Learning Program Development Resource Release
April 5
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Important Dates for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 ESEA, IDEA, Perkins Grant Programs, CRRSA (ESSER II)
- NJDOE Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Revisions to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics
- Release of the 2021-2022 School Performance Reports
Resources and Opportunities
- Behavior Supports and Interventions Website Release - Office of Special Education
- Online Resources and Statewide Technical Assistance Offered to Expand Dual Enrollment Programs
- OpenSciEd Elementary Field Test: Opportunity
March 29
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Enrollment in the State School HEPA Distribution Program
- Guidance: Preschool Education Aid Funding for Transportation and Renovations
- Regarding the ARP ESSER Requirement to Reserve 20 Percent to Address Learning Loss
- School District Consultations with Nonpublic Schools Regarding State-Funded Programs
Resources and Opportunities
- Call for Applications for Person-Centered Approaches in Schools and Transition (PCAST)
- Coaching & Supports on Implementing School-Based Mental Health Systems: Information Sessions the Week of April 3
- Maximizing Schedules to Support Learning Acceleration Resource Reslease
- NJ Parent Link Offers Updated Resources for Older Youth
- Orientation Session for CBI Cohort: Enrollment in the 2023-2024 Community-Based Instruction Project Cohort
- Overview of Services Offered by the Regional Deaf Education Centers of Excellence
March 22
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Discontinuation of Start Strong Assessments
- 2022-2023 Statement of Assurance for High School Voter Registration
Resources and Opportunities
- Additional Work-Based Learning Handbook Information Sessions
- Autism Awareness Month
- Call for Members for Advisory Panel on Programs Serving 18- to 21-Year-Old Students with Disabilities
- We the People Upper Elementary Professional Development for Teachers
- 19th Annual School Counselor Conference at Kean University
March 15
Broadcast Memo this Week
Resources and Opportunities
- New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling Sponsors Annual Conference May 22-23
- Schools Encouraged to Inform Community About Low Income Household Water Assistance Program\
March 8
Broadcast Memos this Week
- List of State-Imposed Special Education Rules, Regulations or Policies
- Proposal Level Code – N.J.A.C. 6A:15, Bilingual Education
- State Fiscal Year 2022 ESSER Performance Report
Resources and Opportunities
- Community of Practice for Teachers & Professionals of Preschool Students with Disabilities
- General Information for School Employees Conducting a Functional Behavioral Assessments
- New Jersey Partnership for Student Success (NJPSS): Resource Documents for Specialized Populations
- Sustainable Jersey Features Student Climate Challenge
March 2
Special Broadcast
March 1
Broadcast Memo this Week
Resources and Opportunities
- Build Stronger Communities with the New Jersey School Climate Improvement Platform
- Federal Grant Opportunity for LEAs to Implement Programs to Prevent Human Trafficking
- The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Stronger Connections Grant (SCG) Notice of Grant Opportunity
February 22
Broadcast Memos this Week
Resources and Opportunities
- Call for Submissions: Innovations in Special Education Award Program
- Peace Islands Institute 2023 Art and Essay Contest
- Professional Development Opportunity on Addressing Anxiety and Challenging Behaviors in Preschool and Elementary Students
- Resources Available for Schools: Morris Katz – The Presidential Collection
- Special Education in Action Newsletter, Issue 6
- Offer a Tomorrow’s Teachers Course at Your School; Summer Program Set for June 27-28
February 15
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Notice of Grant Opportunity (NGO): Climate Awareness Education: Implementing the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) for Climate Change
- NJSMART Reporting for the 2022-2023 State Seal of Biliteracy Program
- 2021-2022 School District Certified Tuition Rates, Actual Cost Per Pupil Worksheets, and Enrollment and Attendance Letters
Resources and Opportunities
- School Safety Specialist Training to Be Held in March
- SNAP Federal Emergency Allotments Set to Expire; New Jersey Implements $95 SNAP Minimum Benefit
February 8
Broadcast Memo this Week
Resources and Opportunities
- Applications Due February 17 for Coaching to Improve Early Literacy in Grades K-3
- Create a New Jersey Future Educators Association (NJFEA) Chapter at Your School
- Learning Resource Center South (LRC-S) Spring 2023 Professional Development Opportunities
- NJ PBSIS Enrollment Sessions for Training to Implement Tiered Interventions for Conduct, Behavior, and Social and Emotional Wellness
- Sign Up for SEL Day on March 10 and Learn Best Practices in Social and Emotional Learning
- Sustainable Jersey Student Climate Challenge
- Virtual Roundtable for Professionals Serving Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
February 1
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Community of Practice for Educators Who Work in Programs for 18-21 Year Olds
- ESEA Title I, Part A Fiscal Waiver Received from the United States Department of Education
- Fiscal Year 2023 Reimbursement Payments – ESEA, IDEA, Perkins and ESSERF
- Special Education Medicaid Initiative (SEMI) Fiscal Year 2024 Reimbursement Revenue Projections
- 2022-2023 School Year Advanced Placement Test Fee (APTF) Program
- 2023 Exemplary Educator Recognition Program
- 2023 Report on Lactation-Related Policies in New Jersey Schools, Colleges and Universities
Resources and Opportunities
- Graduating Seniors May Now Apply for the 2023 National Youth Science Camp
- NJDOE Mental Health Webinar Series 5: Establishing Self-Care for Educators
- Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey Music Contest for High School Students sponsored by the Partnership for a Drug Free NJ
January 26
Special Broadcast
January 25
Resources and Opportunities
- Army Educational Outreach Program Offers Summer Apprenticeships for High School Students
- New Jersey Council for Exceptional Children Announces Its Annual Spring Conference
January 18
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Basic Skills Alternate Measure for CTE Certification
- Certification Performance Assessment Requirement: Educator Preparation Program Guidance
- Information on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
- Initial Release of 2023-2024 Budget Software Application
- New Law Regarding Certification Performance Assessment Requirements
- Spring 2023 New Jersey Student Learning Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science and New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment Key Dates and Information
- Work-Based Learning Handbook
Resources and Opportunities
- Announcing the Continuation of the ARP ESSER Roundtable Series
- Statewide Consortium for Instructional Coaches of Grades K-3
- Webinar: Applying for 3 Years of Training to Provide Science-Based Early Reading Instruction to K-3 Students
January 11
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Proposal Level Code – N.J.A.C. 6A:9, 9A, 9B, and 9C, Professional Standards, Educator Preparation Programs, Educator Certification, and Professional Development
- Reminder: SAM Requirement for All Discretionary Grant Applicants
- U.S. Department of Education Guidance Regarding Discipline of Students with Disabilities
- 2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Submission Due Date
Resources and Opportunities
- New Jersey Tiered System of Supports for Early Reading: Three-Year Coaching and Professional Development Opportunity
- Traumatic Loss Coalition Training on Athlete Mental Health
January 4
Broadcast Memos this Week
- Filing of 2023 Personal/Relative and Financial Disclosure Statements
- Mandatory Training for 2023 New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) and New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJGPA)
- 2021 Census Data for Fiscal Year 2024 Title I, Part A Allocations
Resources and Opportunities
- New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission Youth Conference
- NJDOE Mental Health Webinar Series 5: Establishing Tier 2 & 3 Interventions
- Professional Learning Opportunities in Early Learning Mathematics for Kindergarten-Grade 3 Educators
- The Culturally Responsive Arts Education (CRAE) Workout