Hear the Commissioner’s vision for increasing student academic performance, closing achievement gaps, reducing overregulation and turning around persistently low-performing schools. Learn about state initiatives* including the Regional Achievement Centers (RACs), the NJ-SMART performance reporting/accountability system, the waiver of federal No Child Left Behind requirements, and innovations in school choice and digital learning.
Following his presentation, the Commissioner will take part in a discussion of current educational issues with NJSBA Director of Governmental Relations, Michael Vrancik.
* Workshop 2012 includes 10 NJDOE-hosted sessions, designed to inform local school board members and administrators about the state’s evaluation system pilot project, the Common Core Standards, the Partnership of Assessments for Readiness of College and Careers (PARCC), early childhood education, and other programs.
