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The M. Jerry Weiss Book Award was established in 1994 by the New Jersey Reading Association to honor Dr. M. Jerry Weiss, distinguished service professor at New Jersey City University and nationally known advocate of children’s literature.
Continuing this legacy, the New Jersey Literacy Association and the West Jersey Reading Council now c
The M. Jerry Weiss Book Award was established in 1994 by the New Jersey Reading Association to honor Dr. M. Jerry Weiss, distinguished service professor at New Jersey City University and nationally known advocate of children’s literature.
Continuing this legacy, the New Jersey Literacy Association and the West Jersey Reading Council now collaborate to present this award, affectionately known as “The Jerry."
Three awards are given in the following Pre-K through Grade 6 categories: picture book, chapter book/novel, and graphic novel.
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Turning Resources into Action: NJDOE Supports for Strengthening Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction
Presented by: Natalie Franzi Dougherty, Director of the Office of Learning Equity and Academic Recovery, NJDOE.
This session will unpack key tools, guidance, and professional learning supports available through the NJDOE’s Office Learning Eq
Turning Resources into Action: NJDOE Supports for Strengthening Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction
Presented by: Natalie Franzi Dougherty, Director of the Office of Learning Equity and Academic Recovery, NJDOE.
This session will unpack key tools, guidance, and professional learning supports available through the NJDOE’s Office Learning Equity and Academic Recovery and the New Jersey Tiered Systems of Supports for Early Reading Project to support effective implementation of universal literacy screeners and evidence-based literacy instruction. Participants will explore how these resources align to state expectations and can be leveraged to inform decision-making, strengthen systems, and identify actionable next steps for improving early literacy outcomes.
Now accepting scholarship applications
Now accepting scholarship applications
Now accepting scholarship applications
Are you furthering your eduction by taking literacy courses? If so, apply for the NJLA/WJRC Scholarship. Applications are due by March 1, 2026.