Welcome to PD4Me New Jersey
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 course offerings in our online catalog.
Learning Pathways
Future complementary learning opportunities for educators in high-needs New Jersey districts will be available by application.
Instructors
Our instructors are accomplished authors, professors and working professionals.
Media & Publications
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News
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About PD4Me New Jersey
PD4Me New Jersey provides comprehensive professional development in areas of School Mental Health, tailored to meet the diverse needs of educators throughout New Jersey, at no cost to participants. This initiative offers universally accessible asynchronous opportunities through its Learning Management System, enabling all educators to engage with high-quality training materials at their convenience.
For high-needs districts, PD4Me New Jersey emphasizes additional synchronous learning opportunities and virtual Communities of Practice, delivering targeted support where it is most needed. These synchronous sessions and virtual communities address specific challenges and promote collaborative problem-solving among educators facing significant barriers.
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What We Offer
Self-Paced Courses
Our self-paced (asynchronous) course are available within our learning management system.
Courses are offered at no cost to the participant and are open to all New Jersey educators. Badges are available for completion. Just register and sign up. It is that easy!
Virtual Learning Communities
Designed to enhance collaboration and engagement among participants, our virtual Learning communities focus on specific topics in school mental health. These communities are available at various times throughout the year. Enrollment is limited.
Technical Assistance
As a complement to our course offerings, virtual technical assistance such as virtual office hours are offered exclusively to New Jersey school districts identified as having “high needs”. These districts face significant challenges in providing quality education and resources to their students due to financial constraints.
Courses
A course is a standalone unit of learning content. Courses dive deep into specific topics, features, or skills. Learners can choose individual courses based on their interests or immediate needs. Courses can be in various formats, such as videos, articles, labs, or interactive exercises.
Learning Pathways
Learning paths will be curated sequences of virtual learning experiences focused on topics that impact the mental health of K–12 students and educators in New Jersey. These opportunities will be offered on a limited basis and will require an application for participation.
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 is best. (link email)
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. Join up to receive our newsletter or 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
Chronic Absenteeism Course Being Developed
Our first course, "Why Attendance Matters" is currently being developed and will be available for enrollment sometime in August 2026. Check back for more information and to enroll. Questions regarding the PD4Me New Jersey initiative? Contact: Kristy Rivalsky,...
Learning Management System Chosen
PD4Me New Jersey has chosen Brightspace (D2L) to host its self-paced 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 platform. Its...
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.
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