Arts High School VPA Teacher Schedules/PLC/Common Planning 

Each teacher is required to come to one department PLC per week. 

Here is the note-catcher for our PLC meetings! 

Tuesday PLCs:

P. 2 (9:17-9:57): Liggins (host in room 152)/Johnson/Gurak/Roman

P. 4 (10:45-11:25): Forderhase (host in room 149)/Sweet/Robinson

P. 7 (12:57-1:37): Sylvester (host in room 414)/Fairfax/Lenochan/Desir/Macchia

Possible PLC topics

Theory I/II teachers will meet for common planning with partner teacher once per week.

NBOE Staff PD Days 

Target Audience: PreK–12 Visual & Performing Arts Educators

Provider: NJPAC & NBOE VPA Office

Dates and Locations

Aug 27, 2025   Newark Vocational HS

Oct 22, 2025 Malcolm X Shabazz HS

Jan 28, 2026 Roberto Clemente School

Feb 25, 2026 Camden Street School

Arts High Faculty Meetings

All dates will be entered and shared in Outlook.

Thursday Sept. 18

Thursday Oct. 9

Thursday Nov. 13

Thursday Dec. 11

Thursday Jan. 15

Wednesday Feb. 11

Thursday Mar. 12

Thursday Ap. 16

Thursday May 14

Thursday June 11

department meetings

All dates will be entered and shared in Outlook.

Our department meetings provide a dedicated space for faculty to collaborate on key topics such as upcoming concerts, department protocols, and event planning. These meetings ensure clear communication, consistent implementation of policies, and coordinated efforts to support student success and community engagement. By regularly discussing logistics and sharing ideas, the department can maintain high-quality programming, address challenges proactively, and foster a cohesive team environment that benefits both educators and students.

Meeting Agendas

Thursday Sept. 25

Thursday Oct. 16

Thursday Nov. 20

Monday Dec. 17

Thursday Jan. 22

Wednesday Feb. 18

Thursday Mar. 19

Thursday Ap. 23

Thursday May 21