N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9B-10.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 6A:9B-10.5 - World languages

(a) In addition to the endorsement requirements at N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-9.1(a)1 iii, the candidate shall meet the following criteria to be eligible for the world language endorsement:

1. Possess linguistic competency in the designated world language as demonstrated on a Department-approved, nationally recognized test of oral language proficiency for spoken language, reading/writing proficiency for classical languages or receptive/expressive proficiency for American Sign Language; and

2. Complete a minimum of three semester-hour credits in second language acquisition theory and related methodologies offered by an accredited college or university within 12 months of initial assignment. No CEAS or standard world languages certificate shall be issued until this requirement is completed.

(b) Elementary school teachers, preschool through grade three teachers, and preschool teachers who teach world languages more than half-time and complete the requirements at (a) above shall be authorized to teach world languages in the grade levels authorized by their endorsement. Elementary school teachers, preschool through grade three teachers, and preschool teachers who teach world languages half-time or less shall be authorized to teach world languages in the grade levels authorized by their endorsement upon demonstrating linguistic competency in the designated world language on a Department-approved, nationally recognized test of oral language proficiency for spoken language or receptive/expressive proficiency for American Sign Language.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9B-10.5

Amended by R.2005 d.110, effective 4/4/2005.
See: 36 N.J.R. 5044(a), 37 N.J.R. 1060(a).
In (g), deleted "with an appropriate endorsement" following "New Jersey instructional certificate" and inserted "successful" preceding "completion of the oral and written language proficiency test"; added (h) and (i).
Amended by R.2006 d.93, effective 3/6/2006.
See: 37 N.J.R. 4107(a), 38 N.J.R. 1317(a).
In (h) and (i), changed the deadline date from January 20, 2006 to August 31, 2006.
Amended by R.2006 d.170, effective 5/15/2006.
See: 37 N.J.R. 4612(a), 38 N.J.R. 2126(a).
Substituted "four" for "five" in (d); and added the last sentence in (g).
Amended by R.2008 d.7, effective 1/7/2008.
See: 39 N.J.R. 3441(a), 40 N.J.R. 113(b).
In (a)3, substituted "a Department-approved, nationally recognized test of" for "an" and deleted "test" following "proficiency"; in (c)1, deleted "and" from the end; in (c)2, substituted "; and" for a period at the end; added (c)3; and rewrote (e)1 and (e)2.
Amended by R.2013 d.091, effective 7/1/2013.
See: 45 N.J.R. 152(a), 45 N.J.R. 1605(a).
In (a)4, inserted a comma following "hygiene" and substituted "6A:9-5.8" for "6A:9-5.9"; in (e)2, inserted "New Jersey"; in (g), substituted "three" for "3" and "8.3(b)3" for "8.3(b)4" throughout; and deleted (h) through (i).
Amended by R.2014 d.112, effective 7/7/2014.
See: 45 N.J.R. 2072(a), 46 N.J.R. 1634(a).
Rewrote (a)2.

Amended and recodified from 6A:9B-10.10 by 47 N.J.R. 2989(a), effective 12/7/2015

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 853(a), effective 5/1/2023