N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9A-6.5

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

Section 6A:9A-6.5 - Teacher leader preparation program clinical requirements

(a) The teacher leader preparation program shall include clinical experiences embedded throughout the program's duration that shall be:

1. Facilitated by the program, including the assignment of an individual who possesses a teacher leader endorsement, or who holds an administrative certification or a certificate of eligibility for administrative certification, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-12, who is employed, and has utilized instructional leadership skills as defined by the Teacher Leader Model Standards, to provide support to the candidate during the clinical experience.

i. The program shall provide to the Department during the periodic review evidence that individuals providing support to candidates during the clinical experience are employed and have utilized instructional leadership skills as defined by the Teacher Leader Model Standards; and

2. Assessed by the program to ensure the candidate demonstrates the Teacher Leader Model Standards.

(b) School districts may allow teacher leader candidates to complete clinical experiences as part of the continuum of professional development and in lieu of their State-required hours of professional development, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9C-4.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9A-6.5

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