OUT-OF –STATE GRANDFATHERING TEACHERS OF THE HANDICAPPED

Teacher of the Handicapped Grandfathering:

Pursuant to recent code changes to N.J.A.C. 6A:9-11.3 (See Phase 4 amendments)
Candidates who complete an out-of-state special education teacher preparation program may be eligible to be grandfathered for the teacher of the Handicapped endorsement.
The following timelines apply:

• Candidates must be matriculated in their respective programs by Spring 2005;
• Candidates must complete program by Sept. 1, 2008; and
• Candidates must apply to the NJDOE Office of Licensure and Credentials by March 1, 2009.

To apply for the teacher of the Handicapped grandfathered certificate, please do the following:

• Download and complete this special application (Adobe Acrobat required);
• Obtain official transcripts;
• Obtain signed and dated Verification of Program Completion form from institution where special education teacher preparation program was completed;
• Submit a personal check, certified check or money order for $115.00 made out to the Commissioner of Education.

Please send the completed special application, transcripts, verification of program completion forms and fee to:

New Jersey State Department of Education
Office of Licensure and Credentials
PO Box 500, Trenton, NJ 08625
Attention: Grandfathered Teacher of the Handicapped certificate