Evidence-Based Foundational Literacy and Reading Disabilities Professional Development Requirements

Instruction on screening, intervention, accommodation, and use of technology for students with reading disabilities, including dyslexia, for certain teaching staff members. (N.J.S.A. 18A:6-131)

Evidence-Based Foundational Literacy Training

Each school district shall provide annual professional development in evidence-based foundational literacy instruction. Districts must use the NJDOE-established program or another evidence-based option that complies with P.L. 2024, c.52 (C.18A:6-149, C.18A:6-150).

Evidence-Based Literacy Administrator Training

School administrators serving preschool through grade 6 must receive annual training on the design and implementation of high-quality literacy instruction, using the NJDOE program or another evidence-based option. (C.18A:6-150(b))

Reading Disabilities Professional Development

Instruction on screening, intervention, accommodation, and use of technology for students with reading disabilities, including dyslexia, is required for certain teaching staff members. (N.J.S.A. 18A:6-131)

Note: N/A means not applicable.

Evidence-Based Foundational Literacy and Reading Disabilities Subtopics
Subtopic	Recipients (As described in law)	Time	Notes
Orthography, Phonological & Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension	Grades PK–3 General education teachers Special education teachers ESL/bilingual teachers Reading specialists Early reading specialists Media specialists Speech-language specialists	Annually	LEARning about Literacy – Professional Learning Series (Synchronous Sessions) LEARning about Literacy Professional Learning Series – Video Sessions (Asynchronous)
Neurobiology of Reading, Advanced Word Study, Fluency, Comprehension	Grades 4–6 General education teachers Special education teachers ESL/bilingual teachers Reading specialists Early reading specialists Media specialists Speech-language specialists	Annually	LEARning about Literacy – Professional Learning Series (Synchronous Sessions) LEARning about Literacy Professional Learning Series – Video Sessions (Asynchronous)
Design and Implementation of High-Quality Literacy Instruction (PreK–6)	School Administrators supporting preschool through grade 6	Annually	LEARning about Literacy – Professional Learning Series (Synchronous Sessions) LEARning about Literacy Professional Learning Series – Video Sessions (Asynchronous)
Screening, intervention, accommodation, and use of technology for reading disabilities	ESL teachers General education teachers (K–3) Learning disabilities Teacher Consultants Reading specialists Special education teachers Basic skills teachers Speech-language specialists Media specialists	2 hours	NJDOE Dyslexia Resources Decoding Dyslexia

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