Training Opportunities
To facilitate implementation of NJTSS-ER, three levels of training are available:
- Level 1 – Self-paced online courses, recorded webinars, tools, and resources available to all districts at any time. Scroll down to access the Online Learning Courses. Recorded webinars, tools, and additional materials are available on the Resource Library tab.
- Level 2 – Live webinars and in-person training sessions, with some offerings limited by capacity. Most opportunities are available for sign up through the NJDOE Learning Management System. [https://njdoe.sabacloud.com/]
- Level 3 – Intensive coaching from state-level consultative coaches, available explicitly to districts through NJDOE grant funding or the U.S. Department of Education State Personnel Development Grant.
Level 1: Online Learning Courses
Free online learning courses are available to build knowledge and capacity to implement components of NJTSS-ER.
These brief courses are accessible from this website and only require that learners create login credentials.
Online Learning Courses Library
Foundational Knowledge
Foundational Knowledge: Building a Team-Based Early Prevention Model for Reading
This module focuses on establishing a team-based approach to the early prevention of students’ literacy difficulties.
Prerequisites: None
ParticipateEssential Components
Essential Assessments: Universal Screening
This module focuses on the key aspects of implementing universal screening within a team-based early prevention model.
Prerequisites: Foundational Knowledge: Building a Team-Based Early Prevention Model for Reading
ParticipateEffective Instruction: Tier 1 Instruction
This module focuses on the key aspects of implementing tier 1 core literacy instruction within a team-based early prevention model.
Prerequisites: Foundational Knowledge: Building a Team-Based Early Prevention Model for Reading and Effective Assessments: Universal Screening
ParticipateEssential Assessments: Diagnostics
This module focuses on the key aspects of implementing diagnostics within a team-based early prevention model.
Prerequisites: Foundational Knowledge: Building a Team-Based Early Prevention Model for Reading, Effective Assessments: Universal Screening, and Effective Instruction: Tier 1 Instruction
ParticipateEffective Instruction | Essential Assessments: Tier 2 & 3 Intervention and Progress Monitoring
This module focuses on the key aspects of implementing tier 2 and tier 3 intervention planning and progress monitoring within a team-based early prevention model.
Prerequisites: Foundational Knowledge: Building a Team-Based Early Prevention Model for Reading, Effective Assessments: Universal Screening, Effective Instruction: Tier 1 Instruction, and Essential Assessments: Diagnostics
ParticipateFoundational Knowledge in Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction Series
Foundational Knowledge in Phonological Awareness
Explores the research on phonological awareness instructional practices and assessment.
Prerequisites: none
ParticipateFoundational Knowledge in Phonics
Explores the research on phonics instructional practices and assessment.
Prerequisites: Foundational Knowledge in Phonological Awareness
ParticipateLevel 2: Live and asynchronous webinars and in-person trainings
Trainings are available to support leaders and instructional staff in planning and building capacity for NJTSS-ER. Most opportunities are available for sign up through the NJDOE Learning Management System.
“The training and coaching support we have received in our district has been unique in providing us with the knowledge and tools to integrate a tiered system of supports.”
–Director of Curriculum and Instruction, NJ School District
