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District Releases Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance Report 2 Apr 2010 | 12:42 am
The Plainfield Public Schools received the Investigative Report regarding Personnel Practices conducted by the Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance. Although the provisions allow for a time ...
PENSION BENEFITS AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATES 25 Mar 2010 | 12:20 am
In light of the current financial crisis facing the State of New Jersey, there has been much public discussion about the costs of employee benefits and pensions. Governor Christie has also proposed a ...
PRESSING FORWARD: NJQSAC UPDATE & INTERIM REVIEW PLACEMENT 18 Mar 2010 | 05:48 am
Plainfield Public Schools realized double-digit gains in each of the 5 areas on the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC). The NJQSAC, which is a part of state law governing the ...
On Curriculum 5 Mar 2010 | 08:51 am
Foundation of Discussion During its 2006-2007 review, the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC) revealed significant areas in which the Plainfield Public Schools needed to improv...
Real Challenges Ahead 24 Feb 2010 | 05:33 am
Despite some of the recent issues facing the Plainfield Public Schools, real economic challenges face the State and school districts across New Jersey in the area of educational funding. These challen...
Lessons from a Tiger 22 Feb 2010 | 07:50 am
On Friday, February 19, 2010, the nation watched as Tiger Woods presented a powerful, public profession and apology about his personal mistakes and acts of poor judgments. It is hoped that many had an...
The Home School Advantage 20 Feb 2010 | 03:45 am
The current trends in Special Education best practices have evolved and even come full circle. One hundred years ago, students with disabilities were educated in their local school, by their neighbors...
Governor Christie Considers Educational Changes 2 Feb 2010 | 09:22 am
A 25-page report released by Governor-Elect Christie proposes significant changes for education in New Jersey . A moratorium on the Accountability Regulations and the NJQSAC monitoring system, major...
Plainfield ELL’s Meet AMAO for Growth in English Language Proficiency 22 Jan 2010 | 04:34 am
Each year in the spring all ELL’s (English Language Learners) are required to take the ACCESS for ELL’s English language proficiency test. This test reflects the achievement of limited English profici...
Separating Fact from Fiction: The Certification Process 17 Jan 2010 | 10:21 am
The seeking of truth and gathering of facts are not always easy. Many times the different versions of an event make it difficult for even the most open-minded to determine the difference between fact ...
