N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9A-5.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 6A:9A-5.6 - Add-on endorsement programs for mathematics and science

(a) New Jersey colleges and universities, educational organizations, or other entities approved by the Commissioner may establish add-on endorsement programs designed to prepare certified teachers in mathematics and/or science.

(b) The Commissioner may approve educator preparation programs for add-on endorsement programs for currently certified teachers that meet all requirements in this subchapter or at N.J.A.C. 6A:9A-3, with the exception of N.J.A.C. 6A:9A-3.1(b)2.

1. In addition to the documentation demonstrating alignment to, and compliance with, this chapter, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9A-3.3(b), programs seeking approval pursuant to this section shall provide content-specific courses that prepare a candidate to teach in the endorsement area.

(c) Candidates entering an add-on endorsement program for mathematics or science approved pursuant to this section shall:

1. Hold a valid New Jersey CEAS or standard instructional certificate; and

2. Demonstrate at least two years of successful teaching under a valid New Jersey or out-of-State equivalent instructional certificate.

(d) Educator preparation programs seeking Commissioner approval for add-on endorsement programs for mathematics and science shall:

1. Hold Commissioner approval to operate a program pursuant to this subchapter prior to September 1. 2022;

2. Ensure coursework requirements for the endorsement area, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-10 and 11, are met;

3. Require candidates for an add-on mathematics or science endorsement enrolled in the program to successfully complete a minimum of six credits in the new content area prior to recommending a candidate for a CE in the new content area;

4. Provide content-specific mentoring and support for candidates for the duration of the provisional period; and

5. Ensure program completers meet all requirements for a standard certificate, including minimum number of required content credits or equivalent hours, which may include content-based pedagogy.

(e) Educator preparation programs approved pursuant to this section shall report the following data to the Commissioner annually in a Commissioner-prescribed format:

1. Candidate certification area, tracking number, race, gender, date of birth, employing school district, position, and teaching subject area;

2. Field experience location/school district, start and end dates, courses taught, hours completed, observations, and success rate;

3. Mentoring data;

4. Successful completion rate;

5. Standard certificate status of completers;

6. Content knowledge assessment pass rate; and

7. Retention rate.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9A-5.6

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

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