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Progressive Science Initiative
www.njpsi.org
A mathematically rigorous science sequence (physics-chemistry-biology) has shown to dramatically improve student achievement in mathematics and science. The Progressive Science Initiative (PSI) consists of physics and chemistry units designed by a professional learning community (PLC) of New Jersey science teachers. Discover how PSI science units in physics and chemistry can increase student participation in advanced levels of science and promote collaboration among teachers.

Progressive Math Initiative
www.njpmi.org
The Progressive Math Initiative (PMI) consists of math units designed by a professional learning community (PLC) of educators who believe that teacher collaboration can lead to higher levels of student achievement. Courses posted on this website are developed, reviewed and refined by educators participating in PLC's within their schools, and a virtual PLC linking their schools via this site.

New Jersey Education Association
www.njea.org
NJEA is committed to providing effective professional development for its members. This website provides information on PD programs and providers in New Jersey, NJEA PD conferences, teaching resources, and online professional development opportunities.

New Jersey Department of Education Standards for Professional Learning
www.nj.gov/education/profdev 
The New Jersey Professional Standards, adopted by the State Board of Education in December 2003, provide a clear vision of the knowledge, performance and dispositions that teachers and school leaders need to support student learning and achievement of the Core Curriculum Content Standards.

National Staff Development Council
www.nsdc.org
The National Staff Development Council (NSDC) is committed to ensuring success for all students through staff development and school improvement. Our goal is that all teachers in all schools will experience high-quality professional learning as part of their daily work.

Teacher Leaders Network
www.teacherleaders.org
The Teacher Leaders Network (TLN) relies on Internet technology and old-fashioned conferencing to build a national professional community of highly skilled teachers who share a desire to apply what they know and can do in leadership settings.

New Jersey Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
www.njascd.org
NJASCD is a community of educators, advocating sound policies and sharing best practices to achieve the success of each learner in New Jersey.

SMART Technologies
www.smarttech.com
SMART is a leader in interactive whiteboard and supporting technologies, including but not limited to Response “clickers”. Strongly believing that one educator can make a difference in a student’s life, SMART has been supporting educators by providing innovative products and services since 1991.