N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9A-6.2

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

Section 6A:9A-6.2 - Teacher leader preparation program implementation

(a) Teacher leader preparation programs shall implement the program requirements pursuant to this subchapter, which 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. Teacher leader preparation programs may require higher levels of proficiency for program admission, clinical component, and recommendation for certification.

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

1. Formal admission to the teacher leader program, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9A-6.3;

2. Procedures for accepting prior coursework or work experience(s) to count toward program completion, as determined pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9A-6.4(c)2;

3. Curriculum, clinical requirements, and assessments, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9A-6.4;

4. Recommendation of a candidate for a teacher leader endorsement, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9A-6.6, including certification to the Department that the candidate has completed the endorsement requirements; and

5. Submission of teacher leader program data at the Department's request.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9A-6.2

Adopted by 51 N.J.R. 724(b), effective 5/20/2019

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