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Bergen Community College Division of Continuing Education, Corporate Public Sector Training

Glossary of Terms. NJDOE: New Jersey Department of EducationCE: Certificate of EligibilityPTP: Provisional Teacher ProgramProvisional License: Valid 2 years, allows first year teachers to begin workingStandard Certification (License): Permanent, issued after all requirements of PTP are metNPTNJ

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Bergen Community College Division of Continuing Education, Corporate Public Sector Training

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    1. Bergen Community College Division of Continuing Education, Corporate & Public Sector Training New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey (NPTNJ)

    2. Glossary of Terms NJDOE: New Jersey Department of Education CE: Certificate of Eligibility PTP: Provisional Teacher Program Provisional License: Valid 2 years, allows first year teachers to begin working Standard Certification (License): Permanent, issued after all requirements of PTP are met NPTNJ Liaison: Representative of NPTNJ

    3. Features of New Pathways to Teaching Partnership between New Jersey City University (NJCU) and NJ Community Colleges Graduate Level Teacher Education Program 200 + Hours of Coursework required by NJDOE for Alternate Route Teacher Certification Graduate Credit or Non-credit Shared cohort experience

    4. A combination of alternate route education courses and on the job teaching experience For people who possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and have not completed a traditional teacher education program To supply high quality teachers to high need subject areas and geographic locations

    5. Reputation for high academic standards Teachers of NPTNJ are well-prepared Teachers of NPTNJ are sought after by many school districts

    6. How to Get a NJ Teaching License Alternate Route Possess a minimum of a BA or BS degree Pass PRAXIS II exam in your subject area specialty Obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) from NJDOE Enroll in Alternate Route Teacher Education Program Find a job and complete 1 year of teaching (Provisional Teacher Program) Traditional Route Complete an acceptable major Take education courses in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program Complete student teaching Find a job and complete 1 year of teaching (Provisional Teacher Program)

    7. Am I a Candidate for NPTNJ? Minimum of BA or BS degree with a major in, or closely related to, your intended endorsement 2.75 GPA or greater in highest degree Passing PRAXIS II Score(s) Complete Introduction to Teaching 24 Hour Pre-service Program Possess CE(s)

    8. NPTNJ – Academically demanding Students are expected to possess: Strong writing & communication skills Strong computer skills Strong research skills Sufficient time to commit to program (attendance, assignment deadlines, etc.)

    9. New Pathways to Teaching Stage I 6 weeks Start in April or June 2010 Classroom Management & Lesson Plans Classes meet 2 evenings/week 6-10pm 15 Hours of Classroom Observation K-12 Stage II September 2010 to June 2011 Learning, Motivation, Assessment, Curriculum Classes meet 1 evening/week 6-10pm Must secure employment as a full-time teacher Capstone Conference

    10. New Pathways to Teaching

    11. New Pathways to Teaching Graduate Credit: Certification 15 Graduate Credits as a non-degree New Jersey City University student Graduate credits apply towards a Master’s degree program in education at NJCU Possible higher placement on pay scale Non-credit: Certification No credits No Master’s degree in Education Meet all NJDOE requirements for Alternate Route Teacher Certification

    12. New Jersey City University (NJCU) Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary) Master of Arts in Teaching (Secondary) Master of Arts in Teaching (Special Education) Master of Arts in Educational Technology Master of Arts in Reading Master of Arts in Urban Education

    13. Step 1 Introduction to Teaching 24 Hour Pre-Service Program CE applications not received by the NJDOE by October 30, 2009

    14. Introduction to Teaching 24 Hour Pre-service Program 20 Hours of coursework 4 Hours Classroom Observation Offered at Bergen Community College 1 Original Completion Certificate must be included in Certificate of Eligibility (CE) application

    15. Registering for Introduction to Teaching Offered every 1-2 months throughout the year Must possess a Bachelor’s degree GPA requirements: Graduated before 9/1/04 minimum GPA of 2.50; graduated after 9/1/04 minimum GPA of 2.75 NO EXCEPTIONS to GPA and degree requirements as mandated by NJDOE

    17. Step 2 - PRAXIS II Exam Pass the PRAXIS II Exam required for your intended CE Offered by the Educational Testing Service PRAXIS II Exams – January, March, April, June, September, November www.ets.org, click on PRAXIS, select New Jersey, view list of PRAXIS II exams required by the NJDOE ETS sends scores directly to NJDOE

    19. Which Praxis II Do I Take? Go to NJDOE web site http://www.nj.gov/education/educators/license/ Click on Certification Requirements Click on intended CE in far, left column Find the paragraph entitled PRAXIS II Test Requirement, Test Requirement # -------

    21. PRAXIS II Prep Bergen Community College, Division of Continuing Education offers Elementary Education PRAXIS II Prep & Math PRAXIS Prep January 27-March 17 or January 29-March 19 January 26-March 16 or January 29-March 19 Ebooks from ETS Barron’s, Kaplan’s, Cliffs, etc.

    22. Step 3: Request Official Transcripts 4 Official, sealed transcripts from each college/university attended 3 of the 4 transcripts - NPTNJ application 1 of the 4 transcripts - CE application If you already have a CE, 3 transcripts are needed Transcripts must be from a 4 year college/university

    23. Transcripts Mailed to: Bergen Community College Division of Continuing Education New Pathways to Teaching Program Tec – 115 Att: Robin Singer Call 201-447-7488 - transcripts are being sent

    24. Transcript Evaluation New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Licensure and Academic Credentials authorized to evaluate transcripts Bergen Community College cannot evaluate transcripts

    25. Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certifies that you possess the knowledge to teach at a specific grade level and/or a specific subject area Issued by the New Jersey Department of Education Allows you to seek employment as a teacher in the Provisional Teacher Program (PTP) CE never expires

    27. Types of Endorsements K-5 Elementary Elementary with specialization in subject area(s) Grades 5-8 Subject area: Math, English, Biology, etc. Grades K -12

    28. Elementary K -5 CE Major in Arts or Sciences fields Almost any area except Business, Law, Engineering You may be eligible for Elementary K-5 CE if you have 60 credits in arts & sciences Credits on a 4 year college/university transcript

    29. Elementary School with Subject Area Specialization 5 - 8 Major in the subject area you wish to teach Minimum 15 credits, no credits above 200 needed, but advanced credits are accepted Credits on a 4 year college/university transcript(s) Must also possess Elementary Education CE

    30. Subject Area CE’s Grades K-12 Major in subject area of intended CE Minimum of 30 credits with 12 credits at an advanced level (junior, senior or graduate) 4 year college/university transcript

    32. Special Endorsements Students with Disabilities Bilingual/Bicultural ESL Pre-school – Grade 3* Career and Technical Education* * YOU MUST SEEK AN APPROVED ALTERNATE ROUTE PROGRAM FOR THESE ENDORSEMENTS, GO TO NJDOE WEB SITE

    33. Step 4: How to Obtain a CE Meet Eligibility Requirements http://www.nj.gov/education/educators/license/ Complete Introduction to Teaching 24 Hour Pre-service Program Pass PRAXIS II Exam Apply for CE online at NJDOE web site for Licensure & Credentials Mail required documents to NJDOE

    34. Documents required for CE application Official Completion Certificate for the Introduction to Teaching 24 Hour Pre-service Program Copy of PRAXIS II scores Official, sealed transcript(s) 1 from each college/university attended Notarized Oath of Allegiance include Code & Endorsement (downloaded from NJDOE web site)

    35. NPTNJ Expedites CE’s November, February, April, and July Submit all documents for the CE application by the 7th of the EXPEDITE month Advantage-faster processing if expedited You may submit documents on your own to NJDOE

    36. Notification of CE status NJDOE will notify you when they finished processing your application and plan to issue you the CE(s) NJDOE will notify you if you do not meet the requirements http://www.nj.gov/education/educators/license/

    37. Step 5: Physiology & Hygiene Test Take the test only if NJDOE notifies you Call the Bergen County Department of Education to schedule an appointment to take the test 201-336-6875 Take the tracking # you received by the NJDOE

    38. Where to Get Tracking # https://www6.State.nj.us/DOE_TCIS_ASC/pages/ appStatusSearch.jsp At top of test write AR – NPTNJ Test results are faxed to NJDOE, BCC does not need test results

    39. Exempt from Physiology & Hygiene Test NJDOE will determine you are exempt if your transcript indicates study in: Human Biology Personal Health Problems Community Health School Health Family Health Health Counseling Nutrition Health Administration

    40. Step 6, 7 : Enrollment in Stage I Completed Introduction to Teaching Copy of Certificate(s) of Eligibility (CE) 3 official, sealed transcripts from each college attended Copy of passing PRAXIS II scores(s) 2.75 GPA or greater in highest degree Completed New Pathways to Teaching (NPTNJ) application

    42. Completion of Stage I Fulfill all Stage I Course Requirements Receive a minimum grade of B

    43. Step 8: Enrollment in Stage II Successfully complete Stage I with a minimum grade of B Must have a contract of employment as Teacher of Record Hired in the subject area of your CE Provisional teaching job in public or private K -12 school Stage II – Enroll any time after Stage I

    44. Acceptable Teaching Jobs Full time as teacher of record,teaching in area of CE Part time as teacher of record, teaching in area of CE (This will take you longer to receive your standard certification.) Substitute, Teacher Aide, or Teacher Assistant positions are NOT ACCEPTABLE.

    45. Provisional Teacher Program (PTP) Begins during Stage II while you are employed as Teacher of Record Your school district enrolls you in the Provisional Teacher Program with the NJDOE Your first year of teaching = Provisional Teaching Year

    46. Completion of Stage II Fulfill all Stage II Course Requirements Receive a minimum grade of B Attend Capstone Conference - June

    47. Step 9: Literacy & Math For all Alternate Route candidates holding an Elementary or Middle School CE Completion of 45 Hours Methods Course in Literacy Completion of 45 Hours Methods Course in Math Hybrid Course offered throughout NJ

    48. Standard Certification At the conclusion of your provisional year School District submits paperwork to NJDOE Recommending you for Standard Certification Permanent Certification – never expires

    49. Jobs www.njhire.com District web sites NJ Star Ledger

    50. Web Sites New Jersey Department of Education http://www.nj.gov/education/educators/license/ Praxis II Exam: Educational Testing Service (ETS) www.ets.org World Education Services 212-966-6311; www.wes.org Foreign Transcript Evaluation

    51. NPTNJ Web Sites New Pathways to Teaching at Bergen Community College http://www.bergen.edu/pages/493.asp New Pathways to Teaching Homepage http://web.njcu.edu/sites/nptnj/Content/default.asp New Jersey City University Graduate School http://www.njcu.edu/graduate/grad/default.asp

    52. 2009-10 Tuition Non-Credit = $3,650 Stage 1 = $1,300 Stage II = $2,350

    53. Bergen Community College New Pathways to Teaching New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey Phone: 201-447-7488 nptnj@bergen.edu New Pathways Professors Dr. James Scanlon Mr. George Testa Mr. Joe Polvere

    54. Summary You must meet Eligibility Requirements to be accepted into NPTNJ Minimum 2.75 GPA in highest degree Passing PRAXIS II score(s) Completion of Introduction to Teaching 24 Hour Pre-service Program 4 Official, sealed transcripts from 4 year college/university

    55. PRAXIS II Exam Bergen Community College cannot advise you which PRAXIS II to take If you are in doubt, contact NJDOE Office of Licensing & Credentials at 609-292-2070 Monday – Friday 3:00pm – 5:00pm

    56. Certificate(s) of Eligibility Bergen Community College is not authorized to advise you on what you are qualified to teach or which CE to obtain If you are in doubt, contact NJDOE Office of Licensing & Credentials at 609-292-2070 Monday – Friday 3:00pm – 5:00pm

    57. NPTNJ Applications January Stage I Application Available in December only if you have CE

    58. NPTNJ Time Line Complete Introduction to Teaching 24 Hour Pre-service Pass PRAXIS II EXAM Request 4 sealed, official transcripts Apply for CE online, mail required documents or have BCC expedite documents Once you possess CE enroll in Stage I Once you pass Stage I and receive a contract of employment, enroll in Stage II

    59. Follow-up Session Tuesday, November 16, 2010 6 - 6:30pm Tuesday, November 23, 2010 6 - 6:30pm

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