| The
Department of Education's role in implementing the federal requirement
is to provide districts with the orientation, training and support
needed to aid schools in completing the Highly Qualified Teacher
identification process; to create a state profile using the
Highly Qualified Teacher Survey data; and to determine the Annual
Yearly Progress goals for increasing the percentage of classes
taught by Highly Qualified Teachers. The state also has a responsibility
under the federal law to support and monitor district progress
toward meeting the goal of increasing the number of highly qualified
teachers. What is the state doing? It: |
NJDOE
commitment
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| Timelines |
Has proposed new licensing regulations for
• Middle
school teachers
• Special
education teachers
Developed
professional standards for teachers and administrators
Emphasizes
long-term situated content-focused professional development
Recommend
Praxis II exams for middle grades
Recommends
the NBPTS certification support program
Related
Resources
NJDOE's No Child Left Behind: Guidance
Documents and Major
Policy Issues.
Standards for Professional Development of Teachers and Meeting
New Jersey's Professional Development Standards: See especially
Standard
1. Enhances Knowledge of Subject Content.
Online
Courses
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