N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:13A-5.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 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 English language 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