N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:13A-5.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 6A:13A-5.1 - Curriculum

(a) The district board of education shall ensure implementation of a comprehensive curriculum supported by research, aligned with the Preschool Standards, and linked to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS). The school district's choice of curricula shall be described in the three-year preschool program plan and/or annual update.

(b) The preschool program and curriculum shall include, but need not be limited to, the following:

1. Systematic support for language acquisition for all children, including approaches for helping multilingual learners maintain their home language while acquiring English within their regularly assigned preschool classroom;

2. A clearly described, systematic, and intensive instructional approach for all aspects of development and learning using the strategies and techniques delineated in the Preschool Standards; and

3. Implementation of a comprehensive, performance-based assessment system that is aligned with the preschool curriculum.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:13A-5.1

Administrative Change, 48 N.J.R. 1802(a).

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 1595(b), effective 8/15/2022

Administrative Change, 56 N.J.R. 890(a) effective 4/22/2024