• Using Title I, Part A Funds to Expand Access to Preschool Education

  The New Jersey Department of Education has updated its Using Title I, Part A Funds for Preschool Programs guidance to further support LEAs and schools.

• School Districts Invited to Nominate Graduating Seniors in Approved CTE Programs as U.S. Presidential Scholars

  The NJDOE invites school districts to nominate a graduating senior in an approved career and technical education program for recognition in the CTE component of the United States Presidential Scholars Program.

• Additional Funding and Time Extension Available for LEAs Awarded High Impact Tutoring Funds

  The NJDOE recently announced the extension of the project period for round one and round two awardees of the Learning Acceleration Program: High Impact Tutoring Grant through June 30, 2025.

• An Opportunity to Provide Testimony to Educator Evaluation Review Task Force

  Individuals interested in providing public testimony may register for the hearing. Registration is required by Aug. 26, 2024, at 5 p.m.

• Continued Analysis of Decisions Adopted by the School Ethics Commission on July 23, 2024

  This article is limited to a discussion of the probable cause or “PC review” decision adopted in connection with C91-23, as well as the training decisions adopted by the SEC at its July 23 meeting.

• N.J. Supreme Court Issues Important Decision Impacting the Provision of a FAPE to Special Education Students

  The New Jersey Supreme Court issued a precedential decision addressing whether, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a student with disabilities who passes the General Education Development test can re-enroll in a local public high school.

• New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Awards Grants for School Regionalization Studies

  The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Division of Local Government Services announced in a news release the awarding of School Regionalization Efficiency Program grants to five school districts.

• NJDOE Announces 2024-2025 County Teachers of the Year

  The New Jersey Department of Education recently announced the 21 educators who have been named New Jersey’s 2024-2025 County Teachers of the Year.

• NJSBA’s Fall Labor Summit: Navigating Labor Relations in the Educational Landscape

  The New Jersey School Boards Association will host its Fall Labor Summit on Oct. 1, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at NJSBA headquarters.

• New Jersey State Board of Education Acts on Various Items at Aug. 7 Meeting

  The New Jersey State Board of Education heard updates and took action on numerous matters at its Aug. 7 meeting.