Posted on June 4, 2026
The New Jersey Department of Education will hold three public hearings to receive comments on the draft revisions to the New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards. We encourage all early childhood professionals to participate in this important process to share their input as experienced leaders in the field who do this hands-on work with children and teachers every day. It is their chance to have a lasting impact on the growth and development of young children by informing our state standards, requirements, and expectations.
The proposed revised Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards can be found on the State Board of Education’s webpage (official version and unofficial version).
Your voice and expertise as early childhood education advocates are invaluable in shaping standards that will impact young learners across New Jersey. Whether you choose to testify in person at one of the regional hearings or submit written comments, we hope you will take this opportunity to make your perspective heard.
Submit Written Comments regarding the draft revisions to the New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards to njptlsreview@doe.nj.gov
Participate in one of three regional hearings:
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- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6pm
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11am
- Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 1pm
Hudson County Community College
4800 Kennedy Boulevard
Union City, NJ 07306
Second floor, Room N203.Members of the public seeking to testify in person may register online by noon on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Camden County College
200 College Drive
Blackwood, NJ 08012
Connector Building, Room 105, Civic Hall.Members of the public seeking to testify in person may register online by noon on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Department of Education
100 Riverview Plaza,
Trenton, NJ 08625
First floor conference room.Members of the public seeking to testify in person may register online by noon on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
