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Bergen Community College
New Pathways to Teachingin New Jersey (NPTNJ)
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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
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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
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• 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
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• 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
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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)
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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)
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• 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?
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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
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New Pathways to Teaching
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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
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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
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Step 1
• Introduction to Teaching 24-Hour Pre-Service Program if CE applications not received by the NJDOE by October 30, 2009
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Introduction to Teaching24 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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Transcripts Mailed to:
• Bergen Community CollegeSchool of Continuing EducationNew Pathways to Teaching ProgramTec – 115Att: Robin Singer
• Call 201-447-7488 - transcripts are being sent
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Transcript Evaluation
• New Jersey Department of Education,Office of Licensure and Academic Credentials authorized to evaluate transcripts
• Bergen Community College cannot evaluate transcripts
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Certificate of Eligibility (CE)
• Certifies that you possess the knowledgeto teach at a specific grade level and/ora 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
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Types of Endorsements
• K-5 Elementary
• Elementary with specialization inmath, science, social studies, language arts or world language: Grades 5-8
• Subject area: math, English, biology, etc. Grades K -12
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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 CEif you have 60 credits in Arts & Sciences
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Elementary School withSubject Area Specialization 5 - 8
• 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
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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)
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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
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Step 4: How to Obtain a CE
• Meet Eligibility Requirementshttp://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 or liaison
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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 Allegianceinclude Code & Endorsement (downloaded from NJDOE web site)
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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 ownto NJDOE
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Notification of CE status
• NJDOE will notify you when they finished processing your application and plan toissue you the CE(s)
• NJDOE will notify you if you do not meetthe requirements
• http://www.nj.gov/education/educators/license/
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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
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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 NJDOECollege does not need test results
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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
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Step 6, 7 : Enrollment in Stage I
• Completed Introduction to Teaching
• Copy of Certificate(s) of Eligibility (CE)
• 3 official, sealed transcripts from eachcollege attended
• Copy of passing PRAXIS II scores(s)
• 2.75 GPA or greater in highest degree
• Completed New Pathways to Teaching (NPTNJ) application
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Completion of Stage I
• Fulfill all Stage I Course Requirements• Receive a minimum grade of B
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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 privateK -12 school
• Stage II – Enroll any time after Stage I
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Acceptable Teaching Jobs
• Full time as teacher of record, teaching inarea 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.
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Provisional Teacher Program (PTP)
• Begins during Stage II while you areemployed 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
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Completion of Stage II
• Fulfill all Stage II Course Requirements• Receive a minimum grade of B• Attend Capstone Conference and complete all
Capstone assignments
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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
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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
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Jobs
• www.njhire.com
• District web sites
• NJ Star Ledger
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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 for Foreign Transcript Evaluations
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NPTNJ Web Sites
• New Pathways to Teaching atBergen Community College http://www.bergen.edu/pages1/Pages/5349.aspx
• 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
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2009-10 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 = $5,660
• 8-10% annual tuition increase likely
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Bergen Community CollegeNew Pathways to Teaching
• New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey– Phone: 201-447-7488
• New Pathway’s Professors– Dr. James Scanlon
– Mr. George Testa
– Mr. Joe Polvere
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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
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PRAXIS II Exam
• Bergen Community College cannot advise you which PRAXIS II to take
• If you are in doubt, contactNJDOE Office of Licensing & Credentials
at 609-292-2070• Monday – Friday 3:00pm – 5:00pm
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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, contactNJDOE Office of Licensing & Credentials
at 609-292-2070• Monday – Friday 7:30am - 4:15pm
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NPTNJ Applications
• April Stage I – Application available March 1st
• June Stage I – Application available May 1st
• Payment expected at time of registration• Check, credit cards• ITA Grants from Unemployment Office
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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
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Follow-up Session
• Tuesday, March 15, 2011• Tuesday, March22, 2010• 6:00 - 7:00pm• Room TEC-118