These programs were approved by CAEP at the initial licensure level in 2017:

• Early Childhood Specialized P-3 Alternate Route Program*
• Elementary Education (Kindergarten-6th Grade)
• English as a Second Language Alternate Route Program*
• Secondary Education (Kindergarten-12th Grade)
• Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education
• Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education
• New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey Alternate Route Program*

*Note that these alternate route programs have not yet been review by CAEP but will be included in the fall 2024 CAEP review.

These advanced-level teacher education programs were approved by CAEP in 2021:

• Bilingual/Bicultural Education
• English as a Second Language
• Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
• Principal Certification
• Reading Specialist
• School Library Media Specialist
• School Psychology
• Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Completer Impact

Teacher Evaluations

Evaluations include NJCU CEAS-certified program completers from the 2017-18 school year employed as teachers in the 2018-2019 school year. Data is from the 2020 New Jersey Department of Education Educator Preparation Provider Performance Report.

Of NJCU-prepared teachers who were evaluated:

• 92% received Summative scores of "Highly Effective" or "Effective." Summative scores are based on multiple measures of student achievement and teacher practice.
• 95% received Teacher Practice scores of "Highly Effective" or "Effective." Practice is measured by performance on a teacher practice instrument, which is used to gather evidence primarily through classroom observations and pre/post-conferences.
• 89% received Teacher Student Growth Objective (SGO) Scores of "Highly Effective" or "Effective." Teacher SGO scores are the combined score for a teacher’s Student Growth Objectives as assessed by the district’s evaluation system.

Please note that data for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years are not available due to the circumstances related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Updated information will be made available in spring 2025 when the next New Jersey Department of Education Education Preparation Provider Performance Report is released.

Data for previous years:

• 2019 New Jersey Department of Education Educator Preparation Provider Performance Report
• 2018 New Jersey Department of Education Educator Preparation Provider Performance Report
• 2017 New Jersey Department of Education Educator Preparation Provider Performance Report

Completer Effectiveness

Alumni Surveys

In July 2022, the EPP distributed surveys to alumni who completed programs within the College of Education in September 2020 through August 2021. The survey asked alumni to rate how well the program prepared them to perform their current professional responsibilities based on a scale of Thoroughly Prepared, Adequately Prepared, Partially Prepared, and Poorly Prepared. The table below provides the percentage of survey responses by program for which alumni rated as "Thoroughly Prepared" or "Adequately Prepared." Updated survey data will be provided in August 2024.

Alumni Focus Groups

Alumni focus groups were conducted on June 12, 2022 and July 20, 2022. Nine initial-license program alumni were invited to give their feedback as to how to improve the preparation of teacher candidates. Facilitators based the discussion on the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards.

Alumni Focus Group Feedback

Satisfaction of Employers

Employer focus groups were conducted on June 30, 2022. Eight principals and supervisors who employ NJCU initial-license program completers were invited to give their feedback as to how to improve the preparation of teacher candidates. Facilitators based the discussion on the InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards.

Initial Employer Focus Group Feedback

Advanced program completer and employer focus groups were conducted in July 2023. Nine superintendents, principals, and supervisors who employ NJCU completers and ten alumni were invited to give their feedback regarding these programs: Educational Leadership, ESL/Bilingual, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, Reading Specialist, School Library Media Specialist, School Psychology, and Teacher of Students with Disabilities. Facilitators based the discussion on the CAEP RA1.1 candidate proficiencies.

Advanced Program Focus Group Feedback

Stakeholder Involvement

The College of Education solicits ongoing feedback from stakeholders regarding the development of policies, curriculum, field experiences, and assessments. P-12 representatives from partnership school districts are invited to join department meetings and biannual fall and spring College of Education faculty work sessions. In addition, several College of Education committees include P-12 teachers and administrators as standing members:

• Accreditation Committee: This committee is charged with facilitating assessment, reports, and program improvement as part of the College of Education's Quality Assurance System. P-12 partners are included as members of this committee.
• College of Education Advisory Council (CEAC): This committee meets biannually and is charged with developing mutually beneficial relationships with P-12 partnership school districts. School supervisors, principals, and superintendents attend meetings.
• College of Education Clinical Component Committee: This committee, comprised of College of Education faculty, staff, and P-12 partners, is charged with overseeing the clinical placements of initial teacher candidates. 
• Teacher Education Council: This committee, comprised of College of Education and College of Arts and Sciences faculty, clinical supervisors, and staff, is charged with ensuring that candidates are well prepared within their subject area.

Current College of Education Partnerships

Use of Stakeholder Feedback

Stakeholder Feedback on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Stakeholder Feedback on the Selection of Clinical Educators

Praxis II Pass Rates (Midpoint Assessment)
Academic Year 2022-2023

Danielson Framework (Clinical Practice Assessment) 

Semester: Spring 2023
Scoring Scale: Distinguished (4), Proficient (3), Basic (2), Unsatisfactory (1) 
Benchmark: Mean score of 3.00 in Clinical Practice II. Results include the final scores assigned during the Clinical Supervisor’s last observation of the student teacher.

edTPA Pass Rates by Subject Area (Completion Assessment)
Academic Year 2022-2023

Note that subject areas with less than 3 test takers were excluded.
 

ESL and Bilingual/Bicultural Education Programs
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) (Completion Requirement)

Semesters: Spring 2023
Scoring Scale: Highly Effective (3), Effective (2), Partially Effective (1), Not Effective (0)
Benchmark: Total mean rubric score of at least 2.00

Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant Program 
Case Study: Understanding Student Needs (Completion Requirement)

Semester: Fall 2022
Scoring Scale: Advanced (4), Proficient (3), Developing (2), Beginning (1), Element Missing (0)
Benchmark: Total mean rubric score of 2.5 or above

Principal Certification Program
School Leadership Licensure Assessment (Completion Requirement)

In New Jersey, the passing score for the SLLA 6990 is 151. 

Reading Specialist Program 
Practicum Task Assessments (Completion Requirement)

Semesters: Fall 2022
Scoring Scale: Highly Effective (3), Effective (2), Partially Effective (1), Not Effective (0)
Benchmark: Total mean rubric score of at least 2.0

School Library Media Specialist Program
Lesson Plan Assessment (Completion Requirement)

Terms: Spring 2023
Scoring Scale: Highly Effective (3), Effective (2), Partially Effective (1), Not Effective (0)
Benchmark: Total mean rubric score of at least 2.0 

Teacher of Students with Disabilities Program
IEP Components (Completion Requirement)

Semester: Spring 2023
Scoring Scale: Advanced (4), Proficient (3), Developing (2), Beginning (1), Insufficient Evidence (0)
Benchmark: Total mean rubric score of at least 2.50 

Initial Completers Employment

Includes completers in initial-license programs from Fall 2020 through Summer 2023 who were employed in New Jersey public schools in Fall 2023. Job titles includes the roles of those completers employed in NJ public schools Fall 2023. Note that employment data does not include completers who may be working at private schools or schools outside of New Jersey.

Initial Completers Employment Retention

Of 58 NJCU Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) program completers from the 2019-2020 school year, 67% were employed in New Jersey public schools as of the 2020-2021 school year. Note that this number excludes completers employed in private schools or outside of New Jersey.

Data is from the New Jersey Department of Education EPP Performance Report 2022. Updated information will be made available in spring 2025 when the 2023 New Jersey Department of Education Education Preparation Provider Performance Report is released.

Advanced Completers Employment

Includes completers in advanced programs from Fall 2020 through Summer 2023 who were employed in New Jersey public schools in Fall 2023. Job titles includes the roles of those completers employed in NJ public schools Fall 2023. Note that employment data does not include completers who may be working at private schools or schools outside of New Jersey.