RESOURCES

Common Core State Standards - The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers.

Connect Ed - Founded by the James Irvine Foundation in 2006, ConnectEd: The California Center for College and Career is dedicated to advancing practice, policy, and research aimed at helping young people prepare for both college and career through Linked Learning—a high school improvement approach. ConnectEd's mission is to support the development of Linked Learning by which California's young people can complete high school, enroll in postsecondary education, attain a formal credential, and embark on lasting success in the world of work, civic affairs, and family life.

New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards - The New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards include Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards as well as K-12 standards for: Visual and Performing Arts; Comprehensive Health and Physical Education; Science; Social Studies; World Languages; Technology; and 21st-Century Life and Careers.

Project Based Learning Online (PBL-Online) - PBL-Online is based on the Project Based Learning (PBL)planning methodology developed by the the Buck Institute for Education (BIE) in consultation with a group of expert PBL teachers throughout the United States.

Unit Overview Template for CTE - The Unit Overveiw template is the product of an initiative led by the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Academic Standards, in partnership with the New Jersey Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (NJASCD) and the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA). This version has been customized for Career and Technical Education.