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PROVISIONAL TEACHER PROGRAM (PTP)

The Provisional Teacher Program is a program in which all novice teachers, both alternate and traditional route, are supported and supervised by experienced professionals in their schools while working under provisional certificates. After completion of the PTP, a teacher may be recommended for a standard certificate.

In order to begin participation in the PTP a candidate must first obtain a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) or Certificate of Eligibility (CE). See http://www.nj.gov/education/educators/license/overview/ or eligibility requirements. These certificates allow the candidate to seek and accept offers of employment as teachers in public schools.  When a candidate is hired, the district/school must register the candidate into the PTP.

Components of the Provisional Teacher Program

Traditional Route /CEAS

Alternate Route/CE

N/A

 

Mentoring- 30 weeks of support by a school-based experienced teacher

Mentoring- 34 weeks of support by a school-based experienced teacher, including four weeks of intensive mentoring at the beginning of the program

Supervision & Evaluation- 3 evaluations by school based administrators, including final summative evaluation recommending the novice teacher for standard certification

Supervision & Evaluation- 3 evaluations by school based administrators, including final summative evaluation recommending the novice teacher for standard certification

N/A

Formal Instruction- at least 200 hours of instruction aligned with the New Jersey Professional Standards for Teachers concurrent with employment.

Provisional Teacher Program Training Costs

Traditional Route /CEAS

Alternate Route/CE

N/A

$450 is paid to the mentor(s) who supports the provisional teacher for the initial intensive mentoring

$550 is paid to the teacher(s) who serves as the experienced mentor over the 30 week duration of the program (proportionately longer for part-time)

$550 is paid to the teacher(s) who serves as the experienced mentor over the 30 week duration of the program (proportionately longer for part-time).

N/ A

$1,450 fee for 200 hours of formal instruction at regional training centers.  Fees will be collected for each phase of instruction by the college, university or district consortium provider.   The 200 hours of formal instruction are offered in three phases

  $325 regional training center fee for 45 hours of study in the teaching of language arts/literacy at the K-5 level for k-5 elementary candidates
  $325 regional training center fee for 45 hours of study in the teaching of mathematics at the K-5 level for K-5 elementary candidates
  $100 administrative fee for processing of the initial standard certificate for alternate route candidates hired for January 8, 2008 and thereafter.   

N/A

Note: Fees for college-based formal instruction programs are determined by the college/university (New Pathways et al, ESL, P-3, TOSD, bilingual)

Formal Instruction for Alternate Route Teachers

Candidates with elementary and subject area certificates of eligibility must complete 200 hours of formal instruction at a regional training center or complete a DOE approved college-based alternate route program.

In addition to the 200 hours of formal instruction required of alternate route teachers, novice K-5 alternate route teachers hired as of October 31, 2009 must complete an additional 90 hours of instruction, for a total of 290 hours, in a department-approved program. Of these 90 hours, 45 are in the teaching of mathematics at the K-5 level and 45 are in the teaching of language arts literacy at the K-5 level.  This requirement may be fulfilled by previously completed coursework or through previous experience.  See details at N.J.A.C. 6A:9-8.3(b)5.  A list of providers and contacts is available at http://www.nj.gov/education/educators/license/advisories/applicant.htm

As of September 2010, Regional Training Center instruction will be offered in three phases: 

  • Phase 1 – 80 hours
  • Phase 2 – 60 hours
  • Phase 3 – 60 hours

Candidates in need of Phase 1A will be accommodated at centers in order to complete their formal instruction.

or

DOE approved college-based alternate route programs:

  • Drew University Urban Fellows Alternate Route Programs
  • Fairleigh Dickinson University Alternate Route MAT
  • Kean University Alternate Route Program
  • New Jersey City University New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey
  • New Jersey City University World Languages Alternate Route
  • Rutgers University Alternate Route Center for World Language Teachers
  • William Paterson University/Kean University New Vistas Program

Candidates holding a Career and Technical Education CE must attend 200 hours of formal instruction targeted to CTE candidates.  A pilot program is currently operated by Brookdale Community College.  See CTE Alternate Route Teacher Preparation Program Link: http://www.brookdalecc.edu/pages/4239.asp.

Candidates with P-3 Certificates of Eligibility must enroll in and complete a DOE approved 13 – 17 credit college-based preschool through grade three alternate route program.

Candidates with students with disabilities Certificates of Eligibility must enroll in and complete a DOE approved 21- 27 credit DOE approved students with disabilities  program.

Candidates with bilingual/bicultural Certificates of Eligibility must enroll in and complete a DOE approved 12 credit bilingual/bicultural program.

Candidates with ESL Certificates of Eligibility must complete 200 hours of instruction at a regional training center or college based alternate route program.  They must also enroll in and complete a DOE approved 15 – 21 credit ESL program.

DOE approved P-3, SWD, ESL and bilingual/bicultural programs listed below:

P-3 Alternate Route Approved Programs
Bloomfield College
Caldwell College
Kean University
Monmouth University
Montclair State University
New Jersey City University
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Rider University
Rutgers - Camden
The College of New Jersey
William Paterson University

Students with Disabilities Approved Programs
Bloomfield College
Caldwell College
Centenary College
College of Saint Elizabeth
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Felician College - Rutherford Campus
Georgian Court University
Kean University
Monmouth University
Montclair State University
New Jersey City University
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Rider University
Rowan University
Rutgers University – Graduate School of Education
Seton Hall University
The College of New Jersey
William Paterson University

Bilingual/Bicultural Approved Programs
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Georgian Court University
Kean University
Montclair State University
New Jersey City University
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Rider University
Rowan University
Rutgers - New Brunswick
Seton Hall University
William Paterson University

ESL Approved Programs
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Georgian Court University
Kean University
Monmouth University
Montclair State University
NJCU
Richard Stockton College
Rider University
Rowan University
Rutgers University - Camden
Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Seton Hall University
The College of New Jersey
William Paterson University

Verification of Completion of Formal Instruction for Alternate Route   Teachers

Regional training centers provide phase reports for each phase of instruction to candidates, principals and directly to the PTP Office.

DOE approved college-based alternate route programs provide candidates with letters, certificates or forms and transcripts that verify program completion.  The New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey program provides NPTJN completion forms to candidates, principals, and directly to the PTP Office.

College or university approved programs for P-3, ESL, Bilingual and TOSD provide candidates with letters, certificates or forms and transcripts that verify program completion. 

It is strongly advised that all applicants become thoroughly familiar with the information provided in the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C. 6A:9) , which outlines the specific requirements for each certification and endorsement.
Contacts

  • Provisional Teacher Program Training Unit: 609-984-6377
  • Provisional Teacher Program Fax:  609-984-3356

Office of Licensure and Credentials Customer Service: 609-292-2070 (between 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday.)