The NJQSAC initiative faces several challenges. First, NJDOE must complete the revision of the NJQSAC District Performance Review, which includes the indicators of district practice in the five areas, along with rubrics and a protocol for conducting the review. Next, NJDOE must provide training and support for the districts who are participating in the NJQSAC pilot. Finally, NJDOE must review the NJQSAC DPR reports and prepare a summary for planning for the technical assistance system. This project will involve the Commissioner’s Office, Title I, Abbott, and the County and Regional Offices. MACC will utilize the research on effective SEA practices, including the Reaching Capacity study conducted by the Joyce Foundation, to guide this work.
The immediate goal is to assist NJDOE in establishing a process for assessing the needs of districts. The long-term goals for the NJQSAC project are to (1) create a system for providing technical assistance to districts that have been identified for improvement and (2) monitor the implementation and impact of the technical assistance strategies.