The regular schedule for work-based learning (WBL, formerly known as Structured Learning Experiences or SLE) trainings for certified teachers applying for a cooperative education coordinator certificate-hazardous occupations, a cooperative education coordinator certificate, or who are appointed to coordinate WBL placements is available for 2025.

Course costs and registration are now available on our website.

Website: https://sph.rutgers.edu/njss/required-courses. 

Email: cscbre@sph.rutgers.edu 

There will be six cohorts available for registration in 2025. You must complete the four paid, required WBL online courses during the cohort’s time period and select the same live session day for all courses. These trainings are online, as described below, with asynchronous and synchronous parts to each of the four required WBL trainings.

A. Federal Wage & Hour and Child Labor Laws

Online course. This initial course is hosted on the Rutgers Canvas learning management system (LMS) and takes about 5-6 hours to complete. 

B. New Jersey Wage & Hour/Child Labor Laws 

Online course for 2024-2025. This course has two parts. First, the online course on the Rutgers Canvas learning management system (LMS), then the live session hosted on Rutgers WebEx.

C. OSHA 10 Plus

Online course for 2024-2025. This course has three parts. First, the “OSHA 10 General Industry” online course on CareerSafe, then the NJDOE 2-hour Safety and Health overview on the Rutgers Canvas learning management system (LMS), and lastly the live session hosted on Rutgers WebEx. A memo with additional details will be emailed to participants upon registration.

D. Designing & Implementing Student Training Plans

Online course for 2024-2025. This course has two parts. First, the online course on the Rutgers Canvas learning management system (LMS), including the completion of the mandatory day two field assignment, then the live session hosted on Rutgers WebEx.

Note: In 2024-2025, we are accepting payment by credit card via our registration system, ANCOR. Courses paid by credit card are eligible for a full refund upon cancellation in 2024-2025. There are no refunds for courses paid by personal check or district/school check in advance; however, you may move to another open training date for the same course in the same calendar year.

If you must, for a documented reason agreed to by NJ Safe Schools Program, delay completion of course(s), then we strongly suggest a delay of one cohort time period. We will handle specific requests on a case-by-case basis, in consultation with the NJDOE.

Please note late registration fees will apply.

The American Lung Association will be launching the Clean Air School Challenge (CASC). The CASC is an engagement, recognition, training and technical assistance program that will empower K-12 schools across the country to address indoor air quality. The goal of the CASC is to support schools in creating healthier learning environments.

Sign up starts on July 1, 2025, and is ongoing through September 2029. Schools can sign up any time. 

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) recently launched the new Assistive Technology Center. The center is funded by the NJ Department of Education, Office of Special Education and is dedicated to supporting educators in integrating assistive technology tools and strategies into their classrooms. The Assistive Technology Center aims to provide educators in NJ with the resources and training about assistive technology so they can better serve students, especially those with disabilities or unique learning needs. The center provides free professional development (PD), including ongoing in-person and virtual workshops, webinars, and hands-on training sessions focused on assistive technology tools, implementation strategies, and best practices. These PD opportunities can be selected from their list, or customized and tailored to meet your district's needs. These PD opportunities have been created to align with NJAC professional standards as well as instructional design best practices. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Vanessa Lombardo, the director of the Assistive Technology Center: lombardv@tcnj.edu.

A. NJ Safe Schools Program Publishes New Journal Articles

We have a frequently asked question (FAQ) section on the NJ Safe Schools (NJSS) website. There are over 50 FAQs on the list covering a range of topics in four subcategories pertaining to work-based learning (WBL), previously known in NJ as school sponsored structured learning experiences (SLEs). Questions about SLE supervision eligibility, SLE program set-up, worksite placement considerations, required paperwork and on-site workplace concerns for students in SLEs are included. The list of FAQs was compiled from actual questions submitted by NJ teachers/supervisors. Each of the responses previously appeared in print or electronic newsletters through NJSS or the “SLE info share listserv.”

The New Jersey Safe Schools/NJDOE Incident Reporting Form for Career and Technical Education Programs, Cooperative Education Experiences, and Structured Learning Experiences is online.

Schools are required by code (N.J.A.C. 6A:19-6.5) to submit their incident report online. You can download a copy of the newly updated “Guidance Manual for Completing the Incident Reporting Form” on this site. Note: The Guidance Manual was last updated as of December 2018.