N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9A-3.3

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 6A:9A-3.3 - Approval process for educator preparation programs

(a) The Commissioner shall consider the State Program Approval Council's analysis of the proposed program and its recommendation for approval.

(b) All new or substantially revised educator preparation programs shall secure approval from the Commissioner prior to implementation.

1. An educator preparation program shall be considered substantially revised if changes are made to its course content or requirements, or clinical component structure or requirements.

(c) The Commissioner may re-approve all educator preparation programs at least every seven years. The Commissioner has the authority and discretion to periodically review educator preparation programs more frequently.

(d) The Commissioner may withdraw approval or require an educator preparation program to take corrective action if the Commissioner determines the program has failed, or is at risk of failing, to meet the criteria at N.J.A.C. 6A:9A-3.1(b).

(e) Documentation for the Commissioner's periodic review of educator preparation programs shall include, but need not be limited to, the following:

1. Candidate performance assessment scores and pass rates;

2. Number of educator candidates prepared in teacher shortage areas;

3. Placement and retention rates;

4. Evaluation data based on initial year(s) of teaching;

5. Scores and pass rates on State test(s) of subject matter knowledge and a Commissioner-approved test of basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills;

6. Follow-up survey of graduates and employers;

7. Preschool through grade 12 student achievement data, when available and relevant;

8. Number of educator candidates from diverse backgrounds, as evidenced by ethnicity, race, and gender; and

9. Evidence that demonstrates comprehensive pedagogical content knowledge preparation necessary to integrate literacy into all content areas and support the implementation of the NJSLS.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9A-3.3

Recodified to 6A:9A-4.4 by 47 N.J.R. 2982(a), effective 12/7/2015

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 843(a), effective 5/1/2023