Professional Development in New Jersey
High quality, relevant and timely professional learning experiences, both individualized and collaborative, are integral to the educator life cycle and necessary for continued professional growth. Educators engage in sustained professional learning to refine and expand their practice to help students perform at higher levels. Professional development policy and programs are developed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:9C and other regulations aimed at supporting high-quality- professional development, educator effectiveness, and equitable outcomes.
The work of professional development includes:
- Individual Professional Development Planning
- Mentoring
- New Jersey Professional Development Requirements in Statute and Regulations
- Professional Standards for Teachers and Leaders
- School and District Professional Development Planning
- State Professional Learning Committee
- Statewide Professional Development Regulations
For more information, about specific office guidance and other documents, please see the ribbons at the top and bottom of this page.
To share questions and comments, please email teachpd@doe.nj.gov.