Official Site of The State of New Jersey
New Jersey Professional Development Requirements in Statute and Regulations
Mandatory professional development (PD) requirements for particular groups of educators are specified in statute and regulation. These requirements go beyond the core requirements for PD planning and implementation set forth in N.J.A.C. 6A:9C.
The pages below summarize these targeted PD requirements as well as the:
- Authorizing citations
- Educators who should receive the PD
- Timelines
- Additional information
PD Requirements by Topic:
- Health
- Interscholastic Activities
- Prevention: Suicide, Substance Abuse, Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
- Reading Disabilities
- School Safety, Security and Code of Student Conduct
- Additional Topics
Use the pages on this site for the most current information. The requirements will be updated as necessary. Questions on the requirements may be submitted by email to teachPD@doe.nj.gov.