Mandatory Training for Spring 2026 New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment-Adaptive - New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Adaptive - New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Science - Instructions

Q: Which assessments does the mandatory Spring 2026 training cover?

It covers the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment-Adaptive (NJGPA-A), the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Adaptive (NJSLA-A), and the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Science (NJSLA-S).

Q: When must DTCs and TCs complete the asynchronous on-demand modules?

Access begins Monday, February 2, 2026. The primary DTC and TC must complete the required modules by Friday, February 13, 2026.

Q: Who is required to attend the in-person training sessions?

In-person training is mandatory for primary DTCs and TCs who submitted a CAP in Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and/or Fall 2025, and for primary DTCs and/or TCs with less than three (3) years of experience in the role.

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Cipher

Annual mandatory training requirements for District Testing Coordinators (DTCs) and Technology Coordinators (TCs) ahead of the Spring 2026 NJDOE statewide assessments. Covers NJGPA-A, NJSLA-A, and NJSLA-S and specifies asynchronous on-demand modules in ClearCourse (available from February 2, 2026, due by February 13, 2026) plus role-based eligibility for in-person and live virtual sessions. Includes routing, registration limits for LEAs/APSSDs, and in-person session dates, times, and locations in New Jersey.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

Training Overview

Asynchronous On-Demand Training

In-Person Training Sessions

In-Person Training Session Dates, Times, and Locations

| | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | Date: January 21, 2026
To: Local Educational Agency Leads, Directors of Approved Private Schools
for Students with Disabilities
Route To: District Testing Coordinators, District Technology Coordinators
From: Jorden Schiff, Ed. D., Assistant Commissioner
Division of Teaching and Learning Services Deadline: February 13 , 2026
Mandatory Training for Spring 2026 New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment-Adaptive, New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Adaptive, and New Jersey Student Learning
Assessments-Science
Annually, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) mandates that all District Testing Coordinators (DTCs) and Technology Coordinators (TCs) undergo training for the administration of statewide assessment programs. This encompasses the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment-Adaptive (NJGPA-A), New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Adaptive (NJSLA-A) and New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Science (NJSLA-S) . For spring 2026, training will consist of mandatory asynchronous on-demand training modules for all DTCs and TCs, as well as in-person and live virtual training opportunities.
Training Overview
The NJDOE, in partnership with Cambium Assessment, Inc. (CAI) and Measurement Incorporated (MI) , is providing a variety of training opportunities for LEAs and APSSDs prior to the spring 2026 administration of the NJGPA-A, NJSLA-A, and NJSLA-S. Please refer to the table below to identify the training format(s) required based on your role and the additional criteria provided. | | | | | | Training Format | Requirements by Role | | | Asynchronous On-Demand Training Mandatory for the primary DTC and TC identified in NJDOE Modules delivered through ClearCourse, CAI’s Professional Homeroom for all LEAs and APSSDs Learning Platform Optional for all other users with the DTC and TC roles in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) In-Person Training Sessions Mandatory for the primary DTC and TC for all LEAs and APSSDs who have been placed on a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) in the past year (i.e., Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and/or Fall 2025)
Mandatory for the primary DTC and/or TC with less than three (3) years of experience in the role.
Optional for all other DTCs and TCs who wish to attend. Live Virtual Training Sessions Optional for all other DTCs and TCs who wish to attend. | | | | | Mandatory Asynchronous, On-Demand Training Modules
Mandatory training for DTCs and TCs will be delivered as asynchronous, on-demand training modules. Individuals who are required to complete the training will be able to access the modules in ClearCourse, CAI’s Professional Learning Platform, beginning on Monday, February 2, 2026. The primary DTC and TC for all LEAs and APSSDs must complete the training modules by Friday, February 13, 2026.
The required training modules will be assigned automatically to all users in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) with the DTC and TC roles. To access the trainings, users will do one of the following on or after February 2, 2026:
• Login to TIDE and use the Switch Applications menu to select ClearCourse from the available options.
• Access the ClearCourse card on the New Jersey Assessments Portal on the Testing Personnel page under the heading Prepare for Testing.
While all DTC and TC users in TIDE will have access to the trainings, the primary DTC and TC identified in NJDOE Homeroom are required to complete the training modules.
In-Person Training Sessions
The in-person training sessions for spring 2026 serve as an enhancement to the mandatory asynchronous on-demand training modules. These sessions will provide a 3-hour in-depth training on a variety of topics, including situations that commonly cause irregularities in testing and opportunities for questions and answers.
In-person training is mandatory for coordinators who meet any of the following criteria:<

FAQs

Which assessments does the mandatory Spring 2026 training cover?

It covers the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment-Adaptive (NJGPA-A), the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Adaptive (NJSLA-A), and the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments-Science (NJSLA-S).

When must DTCs and TCs complete the asynchronous on-demand modules?

Access begins Monday, February 2, 2026. The primary DTC and TC must complete the required modules by Friday, February 13, 2026.

Who is required to attend the in-person training sessions?

In-person training is mandatory for primary DTCs and TCs who submitted a CAP in Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and/or Fall 2025, and for primary DTCs and/or TCs with less than three (3) years of experience in the role.

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Cipher