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Professional Development
• Read about our online professional development at NJPEP_PDonline  arrow
For more information, email PDonline.
• The 2008-2009 Novice Induction Seminar series will be held at the PSE&G Training and Development Center in Edison. Registration information is available.
• View the Grant Wiggins video that accompanies the Standards Clarification Project Phase I information found on the Office of Academic and Professional Standards site.
• The Space Math @ NASA Web site contains problem sets that teach students about astronomy and space science using mathematics and real-world problems.
• Teacher Grants - Find technology grant opportunities on this Teachers Network web page.
• Applications are available for 2009 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship. The application deadline is January 13, 2009.
• The 4th Annual Celebration of Teaching and Learning Conference will take place March 6 & 7, 2009. The conference is presented by Thirteen/WNET and WLIW21.
Special Focus
 Mathematics and Science
Mathematics
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Ask Dr. Math - Get answers to math questions from experts.
• Changing the Equation is a video that presents findings from the National Math Panel.
• What’s Happening in Darfur? - This Xpeditions interdisciplinary lesson can be used in conjunction with math lessons on charting percentages. It covers the conflict between the people of Darfur and the Janjaweed militia, its impact on the people of Darfur and neighboring countries, and the international response.
Science
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NASA Education provides activities and resources for K-12 educators related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

• PBS Teachers: Science & Tech - Find activities, lesson plans, and professional development information for grades K-12.
• Smithsonian Education Science & Technology lesson plans emphasize inquiry-based learning and provide all the materials needed for the activities. In addition, the Smithsonian's Science & Nature site offers games, activities, and other resources.
NJPEP PD
• Check out NJPEP_PDonline!
• Workshops, fellowships, grants, and awards for Educators and Students
• NJDOE's Professional Development Provider System
• NJDOE's Calendar of Events - learn more from NJPEP!
• Various NJ Workshop Opportunities

Quick Links
> See also US ED's Forecast for Funding Opportunities.
> NJDOE Office of Licensure & Credentials
> US ED Hot Line for Superintendents:
(888) 625-2787; or email NCLBSUP@ed.gov
> No Child Left Behind in New Jersey
> US Education Department

Emergency Planning
• U.S. ADVISORY on Emergency Planning for Schools
• Your Family Disaster Plan from the NJ Office of Emergency Management