Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.
Nelson Mandela
Peer to Peer 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:
An Inclusive Vision
NPR article that discusses how students with disabilities benefit from inclusive settings. View the article here.
Guidance Documents
Wondering about how to use Functional Behavioral Assessments to support student social, emotional, and behavioral health needs? Check out the new U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs FBA Guidance document.
Annually, New Jersey schools serve more than 8,000 students of military connected families. Check out the new NJ DOE website page dedicated to resources for military connected families with students receiving special education services, including the new guidance document ‘Guidance for Military Connected Families with Students in Special Education’.
The US Department of Education issues new guidance encouraging states, districts, and schools to develop policy to guide personal device use in schools. Planning Together: A Playbook for Student Personal Device Policies is published through the Office of Educational Technology and reflects the White House fact sheet on Youth Mental Health, Safety, and Privacy online published in May 2023 and the accompanying U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health
Positive School Culture and Climate: Celebrating Black History Month
In February we honor the legacy, achievements, and contributions of African Americans throughout American and New Jersey history. Check out a sampling of resources to support your school’s culture and climate efforts as you celebrate Black History month during February and throughout the year.
Instructional Resources
A Sampling of New Jersey Museums and Cultural Sites to Support Learning Activities