State Board Adopts New Changes for Educator Preparation and Licensing  
"In light of our recent PARCC and NAEP results, we have a clear call to action to do better in preparing our students," said NJDOE Commissioner Hespe. "One way we can do this is to provide better support for our teachers, given how critical they are in helping all students succeed. Today, the State Board has helped us take another big step in that direction." 

The State Board adopted significant enhancements to requirements for teacher preparation and certification based upon input from current and prospective New Jersey educators, stakeholder recommendations, and national research.

Prior to the State Board's action, NJDOE Chief Talent Officer/Assistant Commissioner of Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Peter Shulman addressed the amendments to Chapters 9, Professional Standards; 9A, NJ Educator Preparation Programs; 9B, State Board of Examiners and Certification; and 9C, Professional Development for Teaching Staff Members and School Leaders pertaining to educator preparation and licensing.