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NJSLEDS News and Announcements

Welcome to the NJSLEDS News and Announcements page—your go-to hub for system updates, feature releases, resource links, and upcoming training events. Bookmark this page and check back frequently to stay informed and get the most out of NJSLEDS.

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August 22, 2025

State Assessment Vendor Change Updates

The update in the statewide assessment vendor has no update or impact on the State Assessment Registration Submission.

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August 13, 2025

NJDOE Broadcast: NJSLEDS Statewide Launch

Official announcement of the statewide launch with dates and guidance for 2025–26.

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July 31, 2025

Soft Launch: August Development Updates

Soft Launch is closed in August while we apply improvements based on district feedback.

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August 22, 2025

Live Webinars: September Sessions

Join a live walkthrough of NJSLEDS features and submissions.

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August 22, 2025

State Assessment Vendor Change Updates

The update in the statewide assessment vendor has no update or impact on the State Assessment Registration Submission.

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August 13, 2025

NJDOE Broadcast: NJSLEDS Statewide Launch

Official announcement of the statewide launch with dates and guidance for 2025–26.

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May 21, 2025

NJDOE Broadcast: Soft Launch Testing Begins July 7

Broadcast memo announcing the July 7, 2025 start of Soft Launch testing.

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January 15, 2025

NJDOE Broadcast: Transition from NJ SMART

January 2025 broadcast announcing NJDOE’s transition from NJ SMART to NJSLEDS.

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July 31, 2025

Soft Launch: August Development Updates

Soft Launch is closed in August while we apply improvements based on district feedback.

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June 3, 2025

Soft Launch Announcement: Begins July 7, 2025

Announcement of the NJSLEDS Soft Launch, beginning July 7, 2025.

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August 22, 2025

Live Webinars: September Sessions

Join a live walkthrough of NJSLEDS features and submissions.

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May 1, 2025

Pilot Update

Summary of pilot testing and cohorts that shaped the NJSLEDS rollout.

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  • NJSLEDS Help Desk

    Use this contact for login issues, system navigation, data errors, file uploads, and more. Our Help Desk is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

    Phone: 609-376-3970
    Email: helpdesk-sleds-staging@doe.nj.gov

    NJSLEDS Project Team

    Please do not send Help Desk requests here. This inbox is for general inquiries only.

    Email: NJSLEDS@doe.nj.gov

How to Contact the Help Desk Securely

  • If your message to the Help Desk includes any of the following, request a secure email first:

    • Personally identifiable information (PII), including (but not limited to) a student’s name, SID, or date of birth.
    • A file attachment.

    Secure Email Process:

    1. Email the Help Desk at helpdesk-sleds-staging@doe.nj.gov to request a secure email.
    2. You’ll receive a MOVEit Transfer notification with a username, temporary password, and link.
    3. Log into the secure portal and upload your message or file.

    This ensures sensitive information is handled in compliance with state and federal privacy laws.

Page Last Updated: 08/22/2025