SPECIAL NOTE:

A major function of the New Jersey State Board of Education (NJSBOE) is the adoption of administrative code that contains the rules for implementing education laws.

Currently, Chapter 9 Professional Standards, 9A New Jersey Educator Preparation Programs, 9B State Board of Examiners and Certification, and

9C Professional Development are under review at Third Discussion by the NJSBOE. There was no Board action at the October 12, 2022, meeting regarding these items.

The NJSBOE is accepting written testimony on the proposed rules regarding Chapter 9.

NJASA, during the summer, established an NJASA Staff Recruitment and Retention Ad Hoc Committee.

Dr. David Aderhold, Chief Education Officer, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, and Dr. Suzanne McCotter, Dean, TCNJ School of Education, serve as the Committee's Co-Chairs.

The Committee is focusing on the serious shortage of qualified candidates for educational and support positions throughout the nation, but with particular focus on New Jersey.

President’s Report

Resolution in Honor of National Principals Month in the State of New Jersey

Commissioner’s Report

Presentation of the 2022-2023 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year

State Board Actions

Chapter 8, Standards and Assessments - Bridge Year

(Division of Teaching and Learning Services)

The State Board adopted the “Bridge Year” program for students to participate in an additional year of academic courses and extracurricular activities following their senior year of high school. Amendments to N.J.A.C. 6A:8, Standards and Assessment, that set forth the requirements for the Bridge Year Pilot Program, pursuant to P.L. 2020, c. 41.

Presentation October 12, 2022 Office of Career Readiness

Chapter 9, Professional Standards

Presentation to NJSBOE October 12, 2022

(Division of Field Support and Services)

Third Discussion

The State Board discussed the readoption with amendments to the rules pertaining to educator preparation, certification, and professional development at N.J.A.C.

6A:9, Professional Standards, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:4- 15, 18A:6-34, 18A:6-38, 18A:26-2.7; and P.L. 2013, c.68.

Chapter 9A, New Jersey Educator Preparation Programs

(Division of Field Support and Services)

Third Discussion

The State Board discussed the readoption with amendments to the rules pertaining to educator preparation and certification at N.J.A.C. 6A:9A, New Jersey Educator Preparation Programs, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:4-15, 18A:26-2.7 5; and

P.L. 2012, c. 11.

Chapter 9B, State Board of Examiners and Certification

(Division of Field Support and Services)

Third Discussion

The State Board discussed the readoption with amendments to the rules pertaining to educator certification at N.J.A.C. 6A:9B, State Board of Examiners and Certification, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:4-15, 18A:6-34 and 38, and 18A:26-1, 2.7, and 10; and P.L. 2012, c. 11.

Chapter 9C, Professional Development

(Division of Field Support and Services)

Third Discussion

The State Board discussed the readoption with amendments to the rules pertaining to professional development at N.J.A.C. 6A:9C, Professional Development, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:4-15, 18A:6- 128, 18A:26-2.7 and 10, and P.L. 2012, c. 11.

Questions: Email NJASA Director of Communications Anne H. Gallagher

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