MARCH 2025
One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.
Malala Yousafzai
School to School Sharing
The NJ PBSIS network of schools and districts are a community of MTSS implementers. Sharing resources and visiting implementing schools is an incredible opportunity for support, learning, and creative problem solving. This month we wish to thank the following school teams for their contribution to our communal learning:
- Lincoln Early Childhood Center for sharing an example of creating definitions for school-wide expectations that are aligned with NJ’s Social and Emotional Competencies.
- Teachers at Sharon Elementary School for sharing how they invited lunch and recess staff to read a story to students in their classrooms. What a great way to build connections!
- Clifton Public Schools for sharing their NJ School Climate Action Planning Facilitation Tool.
March 3 is SEL Day!
Social and Emotional skills and habits are critical for college and career readiness. March 3 is International SEL day and an opportunity energize efforts at your school. You can learn more about SEL day and resources to support your universal prevention efforts with these links:
- SEL Day
- CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)
- Greater Good in Education
NJ DOE OSE Special Education Placement Dashboard
For decades, researchers have illustrated the academic and social benefits of being included in the general education classroom for students with disabilities. A recent NPR article offers a glimpse into these benefits. Wondering what the profile of placement for students with disabilities in New Jersey looks like? Check out this new NJ DOE Office of Special Education dashboard:
Additional New Resources from NJ Office of Special Education:
- Emotional and Behavioral Program Indicators
- Best Practices for New Jersey Public School Behavior Analysts
Positive School Climate: Women’s History Month
Student social, emotional, and behavioral health begins with a positive school climate in which everyone is seen and heard. To support school climate building, each month we amplify the accomplishments of a group, whose achievements contribute to the social fabric of education. In March we celebrate the vision, courage, and innovation of women who have advocated for education reform and served as catalysts for positive change. Learn more about some of education’s trailblazing woman:
Additional education materials and resources to support school climate building activities that celebrate women’s history are available at these sites:
- Curated Resources from the Mid Atlantic Equity Center
- National Women’s Hall of Fame
- National Women’s History Museum
- https://unladylike2020.com/