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Garden State Partnership for Teacher Quality
The Garden State Partnership for Teacher Quality (GSPTQ) will improve the academic achievement of K-12 students in high need urban schools through the recruitment, preparation and retention of highly qualified teachers in New Jersey. William Paterson University, Kean University, and Rowan University, in collaboration with high-need LEAs of Bridgeton, Camden, Jersey City, Passaic, Paterson, and Union City and the New Jersey Department of Education will reach a total of 92,000 students in the highest need school districts in our state. The project will reform the Pre-Baccalaureate programs at partnering universities and establish the Garden State Urban Teacher Residency Program that will culminate in dual certification and a master's degree, ensuring both highly-qualified teacher status and expertise in areas of critical shortage including special education and bilingual education.
Urban Teacher Residency
Kean University, in partnership with William Paterson and Rowan Universities, will be offering the Garden State Urban Teacher Residency Program. The Urban Teacher Residency is a highly competitive grant program that will select 5 prospective teacher candidates from Kean University per year to participate in an 18 month dual certification program which will culminate in teacher certification and a master’s degree in Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL) or Bilingual/Bicultural Education. We are currently seeking college seniors, recent graduates, and career changers who are eligible to teach Mathematics, Science, English, or Social Studies at the middle or high school level. Prospective candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a non-education major. Mathematics and Science majors are strongly encouraged to apply.
A full-time commitment is required during the year of residency in a Middle or High School in Jersey City. Each Resident will receive a living stipend of $30,000* during the residency period (September - June).
*Candidates must be willing to sign an "Agreement to Serve" indicating their commitment to teach in a high need school district for at least 3 years following the completion of the residency in order to receive the $30,000 stipend. Please note that candidates are responsible for all tuition and fees associated with the Master’s degree program.
18 month Dual Certification Program Components:
Requirements for GSP and New Vistas
The initial application deadline is June 30, 2012. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after this date. Interviews will be scheduled for early Fall 2012. To apply for the Garden State Partnership Urban Teacher Residency please send the following documents to Dr. Gail Hilliard-Nelson:
-- Candidate Application
-- Cover letter (250-500 words) outlining reasons for applying and Master's degree program interest
-- Resume
-- Official transcripts for all higher education institutions attended (in sealed/signed envelopes)
-- Two signed letters of reference (at least one academic reference)
-- Passing Praxis II scores (all tests required for certification area) or Proof of Registration for a Summer Test Date
-- GRE or MAT scores
-- 24 Hour Pre-service Program Certificate of Completion
-- For Candidates Interested in ESL M.A. Program Only: Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) test
scores (both tests must be taken in English - 2 total)
-- For Candidates Interested in Bilingual M.A. Program Only: Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) test
scores (both tests must be taken in English and a Second Language - 4 total)
-- Completed Application Checklist
Submit these documents in one envelope to the Site Coordinator as follows:
Dr. Gail Hilliard-Nelson
Kean University
Garden State Partnership for Teacher Quality
Hennings Hall 449
10000 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
QUESTIONS?? Please contact Jasmine Hulin at jhulin@kean.edu with any questions about the program and eligibility requirements. You can also view our new website here: http://www.kean.edu/gsptq/. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Note: This grant is funded by the United States Department of Education Teacher Quality Grant #U336S090122. The program is contingent upon grant funding.
Urban Teacher Residency
Kean University, in partnership with William Paterson and Rowan Universities, will be offering the Garden State Urban Teacher Residency Program. The Urban Teacher Residency is a highly competitive grant program that will select 5 prospective teacher candidates from Kean University per year to participate in an 18 month dual certification program which will culminate in teacher certification and a master’s degree in Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL) or Bilingual/Bicultural Education. We are currently seeking college seniors, recent graduates, and career changers who are eligible to teach Mathematics, Science, English, or Social Studies at the middle or high school level. Prospective candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a non-education major. Mathematics and Science majors are strongly encouraged to apply.
A full-time commitment is required during the year of residency in a Middle or High School in Jersey City. Each Resident will receive a living stipend of $30,000* during the residency period (September - June).
*Candidates must be willing to sign an "Agreement to Serve" indicating their commitment to teach in a high need school district for at least 3 years following the completion of the residency in order to receive the $30,000 stipend. Please note that candidates are responsible for all tuition and fees associated with the Master’s degree program.
18 month Dual Certification Program Components:
- Master’s Degree Coursework
- 8 Learning Modules: 290 hours Field Time: 30 hours
Modules are researched based, in a hybrid, online and distance learning format. These professional hours satisfy the requirements for Initial Teacher Certification by the DOE licensure code.
- 1 year Full-time Residency: 4 days per week in an Urban Professional Development School
Will include built-in supports and mentoring.
Requirements for GSP and New Vistas
The initial application deadline is June 30, 2012. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after this date. Interviews will be scheduled for early Fall 2012. To apply for the Garden State Partnership Urban Teacher Residency please send the following documents to Dr. Gail Hilliard-Nelson:
-- Candidate Application
-- Cover letter (250-500 words) outlining reasons for applying and Master's degree program interest
-- Resume
-- Official transcripts for all higher education institutions attended (in sealed/signed envelopes)
-- Two signed letters of reference (at least one academic reference)
-- Passing Praxis II scores (all tests required for certification area) or Proof of Registration for a Summer Test Date
-- GRE or MAT scores
-- 24 Hour Pre-service Program Certificate of Completion
-- For Candidates Interested in ESL M.A. Program Only: Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) test
scores (both tests must be taken in English - 2 total)
-- For Candidates Interested in Bilingual M.A. Program Only: Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) test
scores (both tests must be taken in English and a Second Language - 4 total)
-- Completed Application Checklist
Submit these documents in one envelope to the Site Coordinator as follows:
Dr. Gail Hilliard-Nelson
Kean University
Garden State Partnership for Teacher Quality
Hennings Hall 449
10000 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
QUESTIONS?? Please contact Jasmine Hulin at jhulin@kean.edu with any questions about the program and eligibility requirements. You can also view our new website here: http://www.kean.edu/gsptq/. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Note: This grant is funded by the United States Department of Education Teacher Quality Grant #U336S090122. The program is contingent upon grant funding.
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