N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9A-4.1

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

Section 6A:9A-4.1 - CEAS educator preparation program implementation

(a) CEAS educator preparation programs shall implement the program requirements pursuant to this subchapter. The program requirements shall be:

1. Applied equitably and in a non-discriminatory manner to all candidates, including transfer students. All admissions and retention processes shall be consistent with State and institutional affirmative action policies and goals; and

2. Considered minimum requirements. Higher education institutions and/or their CEAS educator preparation programs may require higher GPAs and higher levels of proficiency for educator preparation program admission, clinical component, and recommendation for certification.

(b) CEAS educator preparation programs shall develop procedures in compliance with this subchapter. The program procedures and components shall include:

1. Course requirements, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9A-4.2;

2. Formal admission to the educator preparation program, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9A-4.3;

3. Clinical component and the supervision of clinical practice, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9A-4.4;

4. Procedures for placing on probation, and dismissing from the program, candidates who fall below minimum requirements before graduation, including procedures for candidate appeals;

5. Recommendation of a candidate for a CEAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9A-4.4, including certification to the Department that the candidate has completed the CEAS requirements; and

6. Submission of educator preparation program data at the Department's request.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9A-4.1

Adopted by 47 N.J.R. 2982(a), effective 12/7/2015

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