New Jersey's new professional standards for teachers and school leaders were adopted by the State Board of Education in December 2003 as part of the new licensing regulations. These new professional standards provide a clear vision of the knowledge, performances and dispositions that teachers and school leaders need to support the learning called for in the revised Core Curriculum Content Standards. Aligned with the Core Curriculum Content Standards, as well as national professional standards, New Jersey's professional standards for educators illustrate the wide range of knowledge and abilities contemporary educators must possess to provide high-quality instruction and support improved student results.