State of New Jersey Department of Education

The New Jersey Model for Highly Qualified Teachers
Teachers

Teachers must
Satisfy the federal definition of a Highly Qualified Teacher for
     each core academic content area teaching assignment they have, and
    for any additional certificates they hold for which they do not have a current teaching assignment, and see
     who must satisfy the federal criteria, by role and hiring date.
Complete, for each core academic area teaching assignment:
     the appropriate forms, such as the Teacher Identification, the Content Knowledge Matrix, and the Statement of Assurance forms, and
     provide documentation such as transcripts, professional development certificates for the last four years, National Board certificate(s), and score report(s) for state tests (i.e., NTE or Praxis II exams).
NOTES:
    • Teachers with test scores from 1985 or later may use current teaching certificates as proof of passing scores;
    • Teachers with test scores that pre-date 1985 (or those not connected with obtaining a certificate) should add a line to form G, listing the test and the year taken.
Provide all relevant forms and documents to the building principal by November 3, 2003
Complete and sign the Statement of Assurance form jointly with your supervisor or principal
Make copies of your documents!

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ETS - Praxis II Test List and Fees. See also Study Guides and Kits

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