New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 6A - EDUCATION
Chapter 9B - STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS AND CERTIFICATION
Subchapter 10 - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OR EXCEPTIONS TO REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL ENDORSEMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION
Section 6A:9B-10.5 - World languages

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 6A:9B-10.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024

(a) In addition to the endorsement requirements at N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-9.1(a)1 iii, the candidate shall meet the following criteria to be eligible for the world language endorsement:

1. Possess linguistic competency in the designated world language as demonstrated on a Department-approved, nationally recognized test of oral language proficiency for spoken language, reading/writing proficiency for classical languages or receptive/expressive proficiency for American Sign Language; and

2. Complete a minimum of three semester-hour credits in second language acquisition theory and related methodologies offered by an accredited college or university within 12 months of initial assignment. No CEAS or standard world languages certificate shall be issued until this requirement is completed.

(b) Elementary school teachers, preschool through grade three teachers, and preschool teachers who teach world languages more than half-time and complete the requirements at (a) above shall be authorized to teach world languages in the grade levels authorized by their endorsement. Elementary school teachers, preschool through grade three teachers, and preschool teachers who teach world languages half-time or less shall be authorized to teach world languages in the grade levels authorized by their endorsement upon demonstrating linguistic competency in the designated world language on a Department-approved, nationally recognized test of oral language proficiency for spoken language or receptive/expressive proficiency for American Sign Language.

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