Welcome to PD4Me New Jersey
A Virtual Technical Assistance Center
Getting Started
Our courses are housed on our Learning Management System. Click below to create an account. Enroll in a course today.
Courses
View our many asynchronous individual on-demand professional development course offerings in in our online catalog.
Learning Pathways
Learning opportunities that include capacity-building support for educators in high-need New Jersey districts will be offered through an application process.
Instructors
Our instructors are experienced in advancing school practices using an evidence-informed, applied approach.
Media & Publications
Find articles, videos and publications about our program on our News page.
News
Our program is growing! Explore the latest news and educational offerings.
About PD4Me New Jersey
PD4Me New Jersey is a Virtual Technical Assistance Center that provides on-demand professional development to K – 12 educators focused on reducing chronic absenteeism, enhancing student mental health, improving student engagement, and expanding inclusive practices at no cost. PD4Me leverages research-backed strategies to create a centralized, evidence-based resource hub that enhances efficiency, consistency, and accessibility for educators statewide. Through PD4Me, all educators are able to engage with high-quality training materials at their convenience.
PD4Me also provides targeted professional development and capacity-building support to high-need local education agencies (LEAs). High-need LEAs will have the opportunity to participate in learning pathways that build upon the on-demand resources. Through an application process, high need LEAs can access live, virtual support via Communities of Practice (CoP), expert-lead learning sessions, and consultation office hours.
These synchronous sessions and virtual communities address specific challenges and promote collaborative problem-solving peers and subject matter experts. Badges are available for those who complete a learning pathway.
Click here to learn more.
What We Offer
Self-Paced Courses
Our self-paced, on-demand (asynchronous) professional development course are available within our learning management system. Courses are offered at no cost and are open to all K – 12 New Jersey educators and school staff. Just sign up and register. It’s that easy!
Virtual Learning Communities
Designed to enhance collaboration and engagement among participants and subject matter experts, our Communities of Practice and expert-lead learning sessions focus on reducing chronic absenteeism, enhancing student mental health, improving student engagement, and expanding inclusive practices. These communities are available at various times throughout the year by application to high-need LEAs. Enrollment is limited. Applications will be available through the New Jersey Department of Education Communication Broadcasts.
Technical Assistance
As a complement to our course offerings and virtual learning communities, virtual technical assistance via consultation office hours is offered to provide more individualized feedback and support. This technical assistance is available by application to high-need LEAs. Participation is limited.
Courses
A professional development course is a standalone unit of learning content. Course content is developed by subject matter experts and informed by NJ Department of Education resources and guidance. Courses offer didactic learning, skill development, and interactive application. Learners can choose individual courses based on their interests, or immediate needs, and/or requirements. Certificates are available at the completion of courses.
Learning Pathways
Learning paths will be curated sequences of virtual, live learning experiences that build on the content provided via the Professional Development Courses. Subject matter experts will lead the components of the Learning Pathways and facilitate peer sharing and learning as well. These opportunities will be offered on a limited basis and will require an application for participation. Badges can be earned for completion of a Learning Pathway. Applications will be available through the New Jersey Department of Education Communication Broadcasts.
FAQs
You probably have tons of questions!
We are here to help. Below are our most frequently asked questions. If your question is not answered here, please do not hesitate to contact us. Email: njpd4me@shp.rutgers.edu
Are these courses available to non-New Jersey K-12 educators?
If you find a course you are interested in, and are NOT a New Jersey K-12 educator, you may enroll however availability for virtual communities and synchronous opportunities might be limited. Inquire with Dr. Ann Murphy at murphyaa@shp.rutgers.edu.
I have lost my signon! Do you have it?
For confidentiality reasons, we do NOT have access to your username and password, however, you can reset it by going to ….
Where can I get a listing of my completed courses?
Our Learning Management System keeps a transcript of all your completed courses. You can print your transcript, along with badges and certificates by going to …
When will there be more courses I can take?
We develop new courses all the time. Check back periodically.
Is there a fee for any professional development opportunities?
No. If you are a K-12 educator, in the state of New Jersey, there is no cost to you at the present time for any courses, pathways or other learning opportunities. These activare all funded by a New Jersey Department of Education grant.
News
User Requirements
Requirements for use of the PD4Me New Jersey website and the Learning Management System (D2L) are posted. Please take the time to read through this document, especially if you are planning to access your course from the workplace. Click HERE for User Requirements...
Chronic Absenteeism Course Being Developed
Our first course, "Why Attendance Matters" is currently being developed and will be available for enrollment late August 2026. Check back for more information and to enroll. If you have questions regarding the PD4Me New Jersey initiative please email...
Learning Management System Chosen
PD4Me New Jersey has chosen Brightspace (D2L) to host its self-paced, on-demand courses. Brightspace offers learners a flexible, user-friendly environment that makes it easy to access course materials, complete assignments, and stay organized in one centralized...
support hours
Monday through Friday
9am – 4:30pm
(Eastern Time)
Address
Rutgers University
PD4Me New Jersey
Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Counseling Professions
675 Hoes Lane West, 8th Floor
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Funding
This project is funded by the New Jersey Department of Education under grant #xxxxxxxx.
