School Reform
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America's Perfect Storm: Three Forces Changing Our Nation's Future
On April 18th, 2007, leading educators and policy makers from New Jersey discussed the state's challenge in responding to ETS's compelling research report, America's Perfect Storm: Three Forces Changing Our Nation's Future. This seminar was sponsored by ETS and the Public Education Institute of Rutgers University.
Learn more about the full report, "America's Perfect Storm: Three Forces Changing Our Nation's Future"
View Daniel Santo Pietro's Commentary at the ETS "America's Perfect Storm" Panel Discussion
Our Children/Our Schools Coalition
The Hispanic Directors Association of New Jersey (HDANJ) is a member of Our Children/Our Schools Campaign. Our Children/Our Schools seek to inform the public debate on the important issues of education and school funding.
View Our Children/Our School Newsletter
Visit the Our Children/Our Schools Web Site
Learn more about Our Children/Our Schools Principles!
List of Our Children/Our Schools Members (with contact information)
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
School Funding - Key Dates to watch for Advocates
Contact your legislators and Governor Corzine today and urge New Jersey to fulfill their promise of adequate school funding, full access to high quality preschool and safe facilities!
Complete Legislator Contact Information (districts included) - provided by the League of Women Voters
Abbott Legislators Contact Information
Sample Letter to State Legislators
Sample Letter to Governor/Legislator on Tax Reform
Sample Letter to Governor/Legislator on Facilities Funding
Our Children/Our Schools Funding Coalition Testimonies and In the News
2/12/07 - Press Release: Our Children/Our Schools Praises Governor Corzine for Delaying Quick Decision on School Funding Formula
1/27/07 - Press Release: Education Summit Critical to Protect Education Programs for Latino Children
12/21/06 - Bergen Record Editorial: Poor Schools Improving
12/18/06 - HDANJ Testimony at School Funding Formula Public Hearing
11/8/06 - "All NJ Kids Deserve Excellent Public Schools," say Education Advocates
For more information on the Our Children/Our Schools Coalition, please contact Leslie Hirsch, Education Law Center, at (973) 624-1815 x15
Latino Parent Involvement
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Latino Parents Organizing Conference
On May 6, 2006, the Latino Leadership Alliance of New Jersey (LLANJ) hosted "Taking Control of Our Children's Education: 2006 Latino Parents Organizing Conference." The conference brought together over 200 parents from throughout New Jersey to begin the foundation for a statewide Latino parent coalition.
May 7, 2006 - Bergen Record article: Hispanics urged to play active role in kids' schooling” by Carolyn Salazar
Parent Education Forum
In 2003, HDANJ hosted a forum for Latino parents to discuss education issues affecting their children and to develop Latino parent leadership state-wide. Read the Parent Education Forum Evaluation Report
Teachers Recruitment
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Teachers Recruitment
Click here for Online Teacher Certification Information System.
For job listings go to www.njhire.com
Contact Information:
Lori Howard
State Liaison for Teacher Recruitment
NJ Department of Education
Division of Educational Programs and Assessment
Phone: 609-777-0800
Fax: 609-292-3142
Knowledge is power.
Share yours with a child, teach preschool.
Education is the greatest tool for success. When a child receives proper education, the possibilities for their life are endless. The formative years of preschool help to develop the cognitive, developmental and educational abilities necessary for academic success and for a better future. The influence of a good teacher is far more long lasting than the time the child spends in the classroom. More than the duration of the school year.
You could make a difference!
If you are a dedicated individual who is looking to make a mark, consider sharing your days,
heart and knowledge with New Jersey's children.
Applying is easy!
If you are interested in joining this effort to better the prospects for New Jersey's children,
there is an excellent career path available to you!
New Jersey has a Provisional Teacher Program that offers two routes for becoming a
certified preschool teacher. If you are willing to learn age appropriate teaching
techniques and meet the following requirements, you are ready to become a
New Jersey preschool teacher!
Traditional Route
Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate academic major including early education
teacher preparation and at least one year of teaching experience.
Alternate Route
Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate academic major and a commitment to
fulfilling further requirements.
Step 1 Apply for a Certificate of Eligibility. This requires a bachelor's degree or equivalency for foreign studies and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75.
Step 2 Once you are approved for a certificate of eligibility, you may seek employment as
a preschool teacher.
Step 3 After you are hired as a preschool teacher, you will then be asked to apply for a
provisional license. You will also be required to complete a three phase training program
required of all alternate route candidates.
