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Pathways to Teacher Certification

Explore teacher certification pathways in New Jersey public and charter schools. Learn about different certificates, eligibility, and professional opportunities for teachers. Key takeaways and resources provided.

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Pathways to Teacher Certification

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  1. Pathways to Teacher Certification Summer 2015 Division of Teacher and Leader Effectiveness and Division of Innovation

  2. Purpose • This presentation includes the most common pathways to instructional (teacher) certification, which is required for teachers in all New Jersey public schools, including charter schools.

  3. Preparation Pathways The type of initial certificate issued depends on the type of preparation the teacher candidate receives and/or where the candidate is employed.

  4. Rationale Refresher • Student outcomes, rather than input or process measures, should be the focus of charter schools. • A major goal of the Department is to allow increased flexibility for charter schools in exchange for greater accountability. • Certification • Streamline Tenure • TEACHNJ • The Charter School Program Act of 1995 was established in order to: • Develop a new form of accountability for schools • Make the school the unit for educational improvement • Create new professional opportunities for teachers

  5. Pathway to Standard Certification Temporary license to teach Eligibility to be hired Lifetime license to teach Key: Green =As of June 2014 Blue =Recently proposed

  6. Number of Charter Teachers Working Under CSCEs • Key Takeaways • There are approximately 3,100 teachers employed in New Jersey charter schools • Most charter school teachers hold CEs, CEASs, or standard certificates • CSCE holders made up only 4.7% of all newly employed teachers in charter schools in Fall 2014 Newly Employed1 Charter School Teachers for Fall 2014 1 “Newly employed” means the teacher is reported to have less than one year teaching experience upon being hired. 6

  7. For More Information • To learn more about certification in New Jersey: • Visit the certification website: http://www.state.nj.us/education/educators/license/ • Consult the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. 6A:9B) • Contact the Certification Office at (609) 292-2070 • Contact the Charter School Office at (609) 292-5850 7

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  9. Types of Certificates and Endorsements Each certificate is issued with a specific endorsement, which indicates what an individual is authorized to do. Instructional Example Endorsements: • English, Language Arts • Teacher of students with disabilities • Elementary education Administrative Example Endorsements: • Administrator • Principal • Supervisor Educational Services Example Endorsements: • School counselor • Library media specialist • School nurse Appendix

  10. Certification Process CEAS, CE, and CSCE candidates must go through a 3-step process to earn a standard certificate or standard charter school certificate *CSCE candidates my only obtain employment in N.J. charter schools CE/CEAS candidates may obtain employment in any N.J. public school Appendix

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