Bergen Community College New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey (NPTNJ)

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

Features of New Pathways to Teaching Partnership between New Jersey City University (NJCU) and NJ Community Colleges Graduate level teacher education program hours of coursework required by NJDOE for alternate route teacher certification Graduate credit or non-credit Shared cohort experience

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 especially in high need subject areas and geographic locations Features of New Pathways to Teaching

Reputation for high academic standards Teachers of NPTNJ are well-prepared Teachers of NPTNJ are sought after by many school districts Features of New Pathways to Teaching

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)

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)

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.) Am I a Candidate for NPTNJ?

New Pathways to Teaching Stage I 48 hours classroom instruction, 15 hours observation K-12 classroom Starts in April or June Classroom Management & Lesson Plans Classes meet 2 evenings a week Stage II September to June Learning, Motivation, Assessment, Curriculum Classes meet 1 evening/week Must secure employment as a full-time teacher Attend Capstone Conference

New Pathways to Teaching

Graduate Credit: Certification 15 Graduate Credits as a non-degree New Jersey City University student Graduate credits apply towards various NJCU Master’s degree programs in Education Possible higher placement on pay scale Non-credit: Certification No credits No Master’s degree in Education Meets all NJDOE requirements for Alternate Route Teacher Certification

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

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

Introduction to Teaching 24 Hour Pre-service Program 20 Hours of coursework 4 Hours classroom observation 1 original Completion Certificate must be included in Certificate of Eligibility (CE) application

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 click on PRAXIS, select New Jersey, view list of PRAXIS II exams required by the NJDOE ETS sends scores directly to NJDOE

Which Praxis II Do I Take? Go to NJDOE web site Click on Certification Requirements Click on intended CE in far, left column Find the paragraph entitled PRAXIS II Test Requirement

PRAXIS II Prep Bergen Community College, Division of Continuing Education offers Elementary Education PRAXIS II Prep & Math PRAXIS Prep Late September 2011 Ebooks from ETS Barron’s, Kaplan’s, Cliffs, etc.

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 Transcript from degree granting college/university must show a 2.75 GPA

Transcripts Mailed to: Bergen Community College School of Continuing Education New Pathways to Teaching Program Tec – 115 Att: Robin Singer Call transcripts are being sent

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

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

Types of Endorsements K-5 Elementary Elementary with specialization in math, science, social studies, language arts or world language: Grades 5-8 Subject area: math, English, biology, etc. Grades K -12

Elementary K -5 CE Major in Arts or Sciences fields Almost any area except law or engineering You may be eligible for Elementary K-5 CE if you have 60 credits in Arts & Sciences

Elementary School with Subject Area Specialization Areas include math, science, social studies, language arts and world languages Minimum 15 credits in subject area, no credits above 200 needed, but advanced credits are accepted Must also possess Elementary Education CE

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)

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

Step 4: How to Obtain a CE Meet Eligibility Requirements 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 or liaison

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)

NPTNJ Expedites CE’s November, February, April, and July Submit all documents for the CE application to the college liaison by the 15th of the EXPEDITE month Advantage-faster processing if expedited You may submit documents on your own to NJDOE

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

Step 5: Physiology & Hygiene Test If you are a Bergen resident, take test after NJDOE evaluates transcript Exempt from test if your transcript lists: Biology, Health, Nutrition, etc. Call the Bergen County Department of Education to schedule an appointment to take the test if you are a Bergen resident. Take the tracking # you received by the NJDOE

Where to Get Tracking # appStatusSearch.jsp appStatusSearch.jsp At top of test write AR – NPTNJ Test results are faxed to NJDOE College does not need test results

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

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

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

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

Acceptable Teaching Jobs Full time as teacher of record, teaching in area of CE Part time (minimum 15 hrs/wk) 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.

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 Provisional year may extend to second teaching year

Completion of Stage II Fulfill all Stage II Course Requirements Receive a minimum grade of B Attend Capstone Conference and complete all Capstone assignments

Step 9: Literacy & Math 45-Hour Methods courses 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 NPTNJ offers both courses at select locations Check DOE website for other approved programs

Standard Certification At the conclusion of your provisional year/s School District submits paperwork to NJDOE School district must recommend you for Standard Certification Standard (permanent) Certification – never expires

Jobs District web sites NJ Star Ledger

Web Sites New Jersey Department of Education Praxis II Exam: Educational Testing Service (ETS) World Education Services ; for Foreign Transcript Evaluationswww.wes.org

NPTNJ Web Sites New Pathways to Teaching at Bergen Community College New Pathways to Teaching Homepage New Jersey City University Graduate School

Tuition Non-Credit = $3,650 – Stage 1 = $1,300 – Stage II = $2,350 Graduate Credit = $8,490 – Stage I = $2,830 + $25 transcript fee – Stage II = $5, % annual tuition increase likely

Bergen Community College New Pathways to Teaching New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey – Phone: – New Pathway’s Professors – Dr. James Scanlon – Mr. George Testa – Mr. Joe Polvere

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

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 Monday – Friday 3:00pm – 5:00pm

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 Monday – Friday 7:30am - 4:15pm

NPTNJ Applications April Stage I – Application available March 1 st June Stage I – Application available May 1 st Payment expected at time of registration Check, credit cards ITA Grants from Unemployment Office

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

Follow-up Session Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Tuesday, March22, :00 - 7:00pm Room TEC-118