Greetings from our 2025-2026 Officers

  • LaChan Hannon, Ph.D.

    President
  • Kate Spence, Ed.D.

    President-Elect/Treasurer
  • Lisa Abreu Morel, M.A.

    Secretary
  • Amy Kline, Ed.D.

    Past-President

About Us

The New Jersey Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (NJACTE) is an organization whose work is focused on the preparation and professional development of teachers and educational leaders in the State of New Jersey.

Our membership is made up of 25 colleges and universities within New Jersey. Learn more about our member institutions

Events

2026 Day of Assessment

The New Jersey Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (NJACTE) is pleased to present its 8th annual virtual Day of Assessment Conference, with keynote address by Dr. Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy, President and CEO of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). The Call for Proposals closed on January 15, 2026. “The Assessment Compass: Finding […]

2025 School-University Partnership Powerhouse Conference

Conference InformationIn an era of exponential change—driven by technology, post-pandemic realities, and evolving student needs—this conference brings together educators, school leaders, and university partners to network, highlight partnership experiences, and explore school-university partnerships that strengthen educational practices; build relational learning communities; and support collaborative approaches to teaching and learning. Participation is open to NJ P-12 […]

2025 8th Annual Diversifying the Teacher Workforce Convening

The 8th Annual New Jersey Diversifying the Teacher Workforce Convening is a conversation among educational stakeholders aimed at creating and sustaining an educator workforce reflective of the cultural and linguistic diversity of New Jersey students.  We are proud to announce the Week 3 panelists for the Diversifying the Teacher Workforce Conference. This year’s theme, “Expanding the […]

Latest Blog

When Educator Preparation Is Collaborative, Outcomes Change

[This month’s blog comes to us from 240 Tutoring, a sponsor of our 2026 Day of Assessment Conference.]...

When the World Feels Unsafe: What Teacher Preparation Must Prioritize Now

Each year, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) offers the Governor’s Educator of the Year program to...

Bridging the Gap: How NJACTE and NJAEA Are Shaping the Future of Education Together

The work of preparing future educators doesn’t happen in isolation—it thrives in partnership. At the New Jersey Education...