Are schools required to provide professional development to teachers to ensure that they possess current information regarding instruction in health and family life education?
New Jersey teachers are required to complete 100 hours of professional development within a five-year cycle. There is no specific requirement regarding teacher training in health or family life education. A professional development plan (PDP, formerly PIP) should be negotiated and agreed upon between the teacher and his/her supervisor. Professional development must align with the New Jersey Professional Development Standards for Teachers, and have the goal of improving teacher content knowledge and pedagogy in health education. Because health information is constantly changing, it is important that educators take responsibility for staying current in their field.
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