Recently, the New Jersey Department of Education released their Educator Evaluation Guidance, which is an evaluation system that supports effective teaching, promotes continuous improvement, and helps ensure high quality learning experiences for all students. To view the complete guide, please click here.
In addition to the guide, there are several training workshops that provide great opportunities for professional learning:
August 11, 2025
Morning Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Educator Evaluation Guidance: Flexibilities and Best Practices (Morning Session)
Training to Support Evaluation Guidance Implementation
Workshop Description: Join the New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Educator Effectiveness for a practical and interactive workshop that brings the updated educator evaluation guidance to life. Designed for both administrators and teachers, this session explores how to use the recently released guidance to strengthen implementation, reduce burden, and elevate professional growth.
Participants will:
1) Gain a clear understanding of evaluation requirements and where local flexibility exists.
2) Explore real-world examples of how evaluation components (training, goal setting, observations, data use) can be customized for maximum impact.
3) Engage in guided think-pair-share and planning activities to assist in local implementation.
4) Learn how to integrate SGOs, PDPs, and observations for greater alignment and educator support.
5) Leave with tools and ideas to make their evaluation system more meaningful, less burdensome and focused on educator growth.
Location
Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus Business and Corporate Center (BAC) Room 500
1400 Tanyard Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
Registration
Registration is open until August 7, 2025.
To register for the morning session, please click here
To register for the afternoon session, please click here
Contact Information
Pete Mazzagatti
Educator Effectiveness
100 Riverview Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08611
609-376-3514
August 13, 2025
Morning Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Educator Evaluation Guidance: Flexibilities and Best Practices (Morning Session)
Training to Support Evaluation Guidance Implementation
Workshop Description: Join the New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Educator Effectiveness for a practical and interactive workshop that brings the updated educator evaluation guidance to life. Designed for both administrators and teachers, this session explores how to use the recently released guidance to strengthen implementation, reduce burden, and elevate professional growth.
Participants will:
1) Gain a clear understanding of evaluation requirements and where local flexibility exists.
2) Explore real-world examples of how evaluation components (training, goal setting, observations, data use) can be customized for maximum impact.
3) Engage in guided think-pair-share and planning activities to assist in local implementation.
4) Learn how to integrate SGOs, PDPs, and observations for greater alignment and educator support.
5) Leave with tools and ideas to make their evaluation system more meaningful, less burdensome and focused on educator growth.
Location
Union County Vocational-Technical Schools (Baxel Hall)
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch-Plains, NJ 07076
Registration
Registration is open until August 11, 2025.
To register for the morning session, please click here.
To register for the afternoon session, please click here.
Contact Information
Pete Mazzagatti
Educator Effectiveness
100 Riverview Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08611
609-376-3514
August 19, 2025
Morning Session: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Educator Evaluation Guidance: Flexibilities and Best Practices (Morning Session)
Training to Support Evaluation Guidance Implementation
Workshop Description: Join the New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Educator Effectiveness for a practical and interactive workshop that brings the updated educator evaluation guidance to life. Designed for both administrators and teachers, this session explores how to use the recently released guidance to strengthen implementation, reduce burden, and elevate professional growth.
Participants will:
1) Gain a clear understanding of evaluation requirements and where local flexibility exists.
2) Explore real-world examples of how evaluation components (training, goal setting, observations, data use) can be customized for maximum impact.
3) Engage in guided think-pair-share and planning activities to assist in local implementation.
4) Learn how to integrate SGOs, PDPs, and observations for greater alignment and educator support.
5) Leave with tools and ideas to make their evaluation system more meaningful, less burdensome and focused on educator growth.
Location
Monmouth County Office of Education Conference Room
400 Kozloski Road
Freehold Township, NJ 07728
Registration
Registration is open until August 18, 2025.
To register for the morning session, please click here.
To register for the afternoon session, please click here.
Contact Information
Pete Mazzagatti
Educator Effectiveness
100 Riverview Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08611
609-376-3514