This professional development workshop is designed to support educators in understanding and implementing the New Jersey’s English Language Arts Student Learning Standards (ELA NJSLS). Participants explore the framework, domain layout that prioritizes foundational language skills. The session models and engages educators in standards-aligned activities across reading, writing, speaking/listening, and language, with emphasis on rigor, clarity, and progression across grade levels. Educators will also examine new expectations around equity, digital literacy, and interdisciplinary connections, and receive resources for immediate classroom application

• Lack of clarity and consistency in interpreting and applying the ELA NJSLS
  
  
• Difficulty aligning current curriculum and instructional practices with standards, particularly regarding rigor and progression
  
  
• Limited strategies and tools for addressing state mandates

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1. Enhanced Standards Application Across Strands
   Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of ELA standards, including coding and terminology, increased emphasis on analysis and synthesis skills, and alignment strategies across the 4 domains. They will learn how to scaffold instruction to support student success.
   
   
2. Instructional Strategy Integration
   Attendees will engage in hands-on exploration of sample activities that align directly with standards, including actionable approaches for immediate classroom use.
   
   

       3. Responsive Curriculum Design
          Educators will examine how to incorporate state mandates into ELA instruction. They will learn to select and adapt resources that meet both academic and legal           requirements, while enriching student learning experiences.