The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) is pleased to announce an exciting lineup of ​virtual professional development opportunities for educators statewide through January 2025. ​In response to the continued demand for flexible, content-rich training, the NJDOE is ​relaunching the NJSLS Learning Lounge—an innovative series of virtual monthly sessions ​designed to empower both teachers and administrators to enhance their practice.

“Creative Conversations: The Future of NJ Arts Education”

Music Educators—Tuesday, September 24, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Visual Art Teachers—Monday, September 30, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Administrators—Monday, September 30, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Dance Teachers—Monday, October 7, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Administrators—Thursday, October 10, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Theatre Teachers—Monday, October 21, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Administrators—Tuesday, October 22, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Media Arts Teachers—Tuesday, October 22, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

“Customized Arts Learning Toolkit”

Tuesday, October 29, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Monday, November 4, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

“Palette of Possibilities: Maximizing Federal Funds to Support ​Arts Education and Arts Integration”

Tuesday, November 12, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Monday, November 18, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

“Curated Collections: Primary Resources for Visual and ​Performing Arts”

Tuesday, November 12, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Tuesday, November 19, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

“Harmonizing Creativity: Culturally Responsive Arts Education”

Tuesday, December 3, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Tuesday, December 17, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

“Make the Connection: Community-Based Arts Education”

Tuesday, January 7, 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm

Tuesday, January 14, 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm