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P-3 Modified Alternate Route Information Packet

For Post B.A. Teachers in Pre-K – 3rd Grade Classrooms Revised 2/4/16

College of Education and Human Services

1 Normal Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043 Early Childhood, Elementary, & Literacy Education

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Dear Prospective P-3 MAR Student, Welcome to the Montclair State University P-3 Modified Alternate Route Program for teachers currently working in Preschool through third grade classrooms as an assistant or lead teacher. Thank you for your interest in the P-3 Modified Alternate Route Program at Montclair State University. To attend the program, you need to complete the application at the end of the packet, send a $60.00 check or money order for the application fee made payable to Graduate School – MSU, (IF you are a certified teacher, you can send in the wavier form to the graduate school with proof of your certification, and the $60.00 fee will be waived) You must provide your official transcript(s) from all the colleges/universities you’ve listed on your application. Please see complete admission requirements below. If you are an international student you must provide to MSU an official evaluation from one of the services approved by MSU If you do not have official transcript(s) or evaluation(s) on hand, order them and have them sent to: MAIL APPLICATION TO: Montclair State University, Elizabeth Kendall, P-3 Program Director University Hall Room 3023 1 Normal Avenue Upper Montclair, NJ 07043

Contents of Information Booklet • Admission into P-3 MAR program- • IMPORTANT information about CE and NJDOE changes • Contacts • MSU P-3 Policies, Tuition, and Financial Aid Information • Tuition Information • How to register • Required courses and course descriptions • Praxis information and changes • Master of Arts in Teaching Information • Information for International Students • Application to P-3 MAR program • P-3 Application: complete and return to:  

Elizabeth Kendall, P-3 MAR Director

P-3 Modified Alternate Route Office UNH 3023

Montclair State University 1 Normal Avenue Montclair, New Jersey 07043

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P-3 MAR Program Office - Montclair State University (Base Office)

Located in University Hall room 2154 Elizabeth Kendall, P-3 Director Room 3021 kendalle@mail.montclair.edu 973-655-7101 Nancy Rosario-Layne, P-3 Assistant Director Room 3025 rosariolaynn@mail.montclair.edu 973-655-6909 Kelly Stern, Program Assistant Desk 3023 Sternk@mail.montclair.edu 973-655-7490 Fax # 973-655-7085 Cumberland County College (Branch Office) Diane Cavagnaro, Coordinator for Cumberland County College P-3 MAR Program cavagnarod@mail.montclair.edu 856-691-8600 extension 1422 Lynn Lichtenberger, Director of the Early Childhood Program at Cumberland

County College llichtenberger@cccnj.edu 856-691-8600 Extension 1405 THE GRADUATE SCHOOL: (973) 655-5147 (973) 655-7869 (Fax) BURSAR’S OFFICE (973) 655-4105 (973) 655-4421 State of New Jersey Licensing and Credentials Office (609) 292-2835 http:///www.state.nj.us/education/educators/license/teacher

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The P-3 Modified Alternate Route is a non-degree, non-matriculated special program and has been approved for Financial Aid.

Employment: • YOUR EMPLOYER MAY NEED YOU TO HAVE THE C.E. IN HAND BEFORE HIRING OR KEEPING YOU IN

YOUR CURRENT POSITION. BE PRO-ACTIVE AND TALK TO YOUR DIRECTOR OR DISTRICT. • REMEMBER: • You Must be employed as a teacher, full time, in order to enroll in the Modified

Alternate Route Classes through Montclair State University

There is a lot of information in this packet so Please read this entire information packet carefully. For any further questions and clarifications, please call the P-3 MAR office and we will be glad to help you. 973-655-7101, 973 655-7490, or 973 655-6909. Fax: 973-655-7085

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Admission to the P-3 MAR PROGRAM at MSU requires that you:

• Have  a  B.A.  degree  from  an  accredited  college  or  university  • GPA  of  2.75  or  better.  See  chart’s  1  and  2  for  changes  coming  up.  IF your GPA is between a 2.5 and a 3.0 you MUST take and pass the Praxis II and the Core Knowledge Test before being admitted to the P-3 MAR program • International students must have an evaluation by World Educational Services

(WES) • Have official transcripts from your degree bearing program(s) • Have a $60.00 check or money order payable to the graduate school with your

application (IF you are a certified teacher, you can send in the wavier form to the graduate school with proof of your certification, and the $60.00 fee will be waived) • Be a full time working teacher, either assistant or lead teacher, in a classroom

prek-3rd grade • Complete the application and complete the essay Please refer to charts #1 and #2 for the NJDOE licensing changes

To Apply for the Certificate of Eligibility (CE) from the

NJDOE you must: The certificate of eligibility (C.E.) allows you to seek employment and be hired as a Pre-school through Third grade teacher in the state of New Jersey. To qualify for a certificate of eligibility, you must:

! Hold a B.A. from Accredited College ! International students must have a WES (World Educational Services) Evaluation

and have the equivalent of a B.A. ! Have 60 Liberal Arts credits ! Passing score on the Early Childhood Praxis (please see chart #2) and on the

General Core Knowledge Exam ! 24 hour pre-service course ! A Physiology and Hygiene course or exam *Have the appropriate GPA. (please see chart )

! What happens after I get my CE?? How do I move toward a Standard Certification to Teach P-3???

Once you obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (C.E.) and have been hired by a district as a full time lead teacher, the district should enroll you into the Provisional Teacher Program. The provisional teacher program will involve *mentoring that is conducted by

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the district where you are currently employed. At this point, you will receive a provisional certification from the New Jersey Department of Education. Once your district has proof that you have completed a P-3 program and have been mentored, they will send a recommendation to the New Jersey Department of Education for your standard P-3 teaching certification.

New P-3 PRAXIS II TEST

#5025

PLEASE READ IMPORTANT AND HELPFUL INFORMATION BELOW

Dear Early Childhood students and future teachers:

Please read this entire email. It contains important information about the adoption of New Early Childhood Praxis II Test. On September 1, 2015, a new Early Childhood Praxis II test will take effect in New Jersey. First good news: any student who passes the current Early Childhood Praxis II test (5022) before September 1, 2015 will be grandfathered.

For students who are not able to take the 5022 test prior to September 1, 2015 be sure to register for the new Early Childhood: Content Knowledge (5025). It is your responsibility to ensure you sign up for the correct test. The passing score is 156 (on a 100 to 200 point scale). The two-hour assessment contains 120 selected-response items covering five content areas: Language and Literacy (approximately 36 items), Mathematics (approximately 30 items), Social Studies (approximately 17 items), Science (approximately 17 items), and Health and Physical Education, Creative and Performing Arts (approximately 20 items).

Preparing for the (5025) Praxis II exam: Preparation and knowing what to expect is everything. Make a study schedule, find out what your strengths and weaknesses are, and form a study group with peers. As with any Praxis II exam, specific test at a glance and study companion test prep materials are available at the Praxis Web site. I have attached the ***study companion*** below and encourage you to fully prepare for the exam:

• Strategies for Success Video (Flash) video http://www.ets.org/s/praxis/flash/strategies-for-success/20466_ets-praxis-program.html

• Computer-Delivered Testing Demonstration (Flash) http://www.ets.org/s/praxis/flash/cbt/praxis_cdt_demo_web1.html

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• What to Expect on the Day of Your Computer-Delivered Test (Flash) http://www.ets.org/s/praxis/flash/prometric/18204_praxis-prometric-video.html

• Reducing Test Anxiety (PDF) http://www.ets.org/s/praxis/pdf/reducing_test_anxiety.pdf

• General Information and Study Tips (PDF) http://www.ets.org/s/praxis/pdf/praxisII_gen_info_study_tips.pdf

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New P-3 PRAXIS II TEST

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NEW PASSING SCORES SEE BELOW

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The NJDOE Policies for licensing of teachers has changed Jersey  Department  of  Education  

CHART  #1  

GPA  Requirements  for  New  Jersey  Teacher  Candidates  On June 4, 2014, the State Board of Education adopted new regulations for teacher preparation program entry and teacher certification. The charts below explain GPA requirements and related flexibility for program entry and for the Certificate of Eligibility (CE) P l e a s e r e a d c a r e f u l l y ! !

   GPA  Requirements  for  a  CE    

For information on the Praxis and to register for a test go to:

https://www.ets.org/praxis        

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NJDOE CHANGES IN LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

GPA Requirement change: PRAXIS EXAM CHANGES

Students graduating after September 1, 2016 will need to achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 from a completed undergraduate degree.

Take and pass the P-3 **Praxis I and Praxis II

Praxis I General Knowledge Core Tests:

*Test(s) will be required for these endorsements effective September 1, 2015 . Basic Skills * Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading (5712), Core Academic Skills for Educators: Writing (5722), and Core Academic Skills for Educators: Math (5732)

! * You must also take and pass the **Praxis I exam (general knowledge test) if applying for a CE as of the FALL 2015 and beyond) as well as the Praxis II content exam.

! Must complete the NJ DOE mandated 24-hour Pre-Service Course (part of our P-3 MAR program).

! Must apply online and complete all documents for the application

For information on the Praxis and to register for a test go to:

https://www.ets.org/praxis/nj/requirements https://www.ets.org/praxis

             

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CHART  #1

Minimum  GPA  

Flexibility    Until  Sep.  1,  2016  

 2.75  (with  

flexibility  to  2.5)  

A  candidate  may  have  a  GPA  between  2.5  and  2.75  if  he  or  she  meets   one  of  the  following  exceptions:  1. Graduated  prior  to  2004  2. **If  graduated  after  2004,  scored  at  least  10%    

**higher  than  the   passing  score  on  the  test  of  subject  knowledge  

   

On  or  

after  Sep.  1,  

2016  

     

3.0  (with  

flexibility  to  2.75)  

A  candidate  may  have  a  GPA  between  2.75  and  3.0  if  he  or  she  meets   one  of  the  following  exceptions:  1. Graduated  prior  to  Sep.  1,  2016  2. If  graduated  after  Sep.  1,  2016,  scored  at  least  

10%  higher  than   the  passing  score  on  the  test  of  subject  knowledge  

3. For  a  CE  candidate,  if  graduated  after  Sep.  1,  2016,  is  sponsored   by  an  alternate-­‐route  program  (up  to  10%  of  candidates  accepted   annually  may  be  sponsored  with  GPAs  between  2.75  and  3.0)  

For  More  Information:  PLEASE  USE  THESE  RESOURCES  

• View the Overview of June 2014 Regulations. • To view answers to frequently asked questions,

please visit: http://www.state.nj.us/education/genfo/faq/faq_rpr.shtml

• To share questions or comments, please email rpr@doe.state.nj.us.

• BEFORE Sept 1, 2016 The PRAXIS flexibility chart.

If you have a GPA between 2.5 and 2.75 For information on the Praxis and to register for a test go to:

https://www.ets.org/praxis

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CHART #2

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

GPA/Praxis Test Score Flexibility Rules

A HIGH PRAXIS SCORE MAY OFFSET A LOW GPA GPA / CERTIFICATION TEST REQUIREMENTS

Effective July 7, 2014, the following information is necessary in applying the new flexibility in GPA / certification test requirement.

Where the GPA is less than 2.75, but equal to or higher than 2.50, and the passing score meets or exceeds the following scores, the GPA requirement will be met.

Where the GPA is 3.50 or higher, and the passing score is no less than the following scores, the test requirement will be met.

CODE TEST

Current Passing Score Passing Score + 10% Passing Score - 5%

5025 Early Childhood: Content Knowledge 156 171 164

For  More  Information:  PLEASE  USE  THESE  RESOURCES  • View the Overview of June 2014 Regulations. • To view answers to frequently asked questions,

please visit http://www.state.nj.us/education/q_rpr.shtml.

• To share questions or comments, please email rpr@doe.state.nj.us.

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 FOR  ALTERNATE  ROUTE  CANDIDATES  

BASIC  SKILLS  TEST  GOES  INTO  EFFECT  IN  SEPTEMBER  1  2015    

New  Jersey  DEPARTMENT  OF  EDUCATION  

Accepted  Scores  for  Basic  Skills  Exemptions  

On    June    4,    2014,    the    State    Board    of    Education    adopted    new    regulations    for    teacher    preparation  program  entry  and  teacher  certification.  These  rules  include  a  new  basic  skills  requirement:  

• Candidates  starting  a  traditional  teacher  preparation  program  in  or  after  the  2015-­‐16  academic  year  must  pass  a  basic  skills  assessment  prior  to  starting  coursework  in  a  program  

• Alternate    route    candidates    seeking    a    Certificate    of    Eligibility    (CE)    must    pass    a    basic    skills  assessment  to  obtain  the  CE  as  of  September  1,  2015.  

Candidates  are  exempt   from  the  basic   skills   requirement   if   they  can  demonstrate  a   score  on  the  SAT,  ACT,  or  GRE  at  or  above  the  cut  score  for  the  year  in  which  they  took  the  exam,  shown  below:  

SAT  

ACT   GRE  (must  show  composite  plus  writing)  

Verbal,  Math,  and  Writing  (composite)  

Verbal  and  Math   Verbal  and  Math  (composite)  

Writing  

(composite)  

2007   1670   23   N/A   N/A  

2008   1670   23   N/A   N/A  

2009   1660   23   N/A   N/A  

2010   1660   23   N/A   N/A  

2011   1660   23   310   4  

2012   1660   23   310   4  

2013   1650   23   310   4  

2014   1630   23   310   4  

N/A  =  reliable  data  does  not  exist  for  these  years  and  thus  this  flexibility  cannot  apply  

For  More  Information  • View  the    Overview  of  June  2014  Regulations.  • To  view  answers  to  frequently  asked  questions,  please  visit  

http://www.state.nj.us/education/genfo/faq/faq_rpr.shtml.

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• To  share  questions  or  comments,  please  email    rpr@doe.state.nj.us.  

FINANCIAL  INFORMATION  

Graduate and Post Baccalaureate Estimate of Cost Graduate and Post Baccalaureate Tuition and Fees - Fall 2015 Spring 2016

Graduate Tuition Fees Total

Credits O/State I/State Student Services Fee

Facilities Fee

Comp. O/State I/State

1 854.18 564.42 13.25 65.13 12.15 944.71 654.95

2 1,708.36 1,128.84 26.50 130.26 24.30 1,889.42 1,309.90

3 2,562.54 1,693.26 39.75 195.39 36.45 2,834.13 1,964.85

4 3,416.72 2,257.68 53.00 260.52 48.60 3,778.84 2,619.80

5 4,270.90 2,822.10 66.25 325.65 60.75 4,723.55 3,274.75

6 5,125.08 3,386.52 79.50 390.78 72.90 5,668.26 3,929.70

7 5,979.26 3,950.94 92.75 455.91 85.05 6,612.97 4,584.65

8 6,833.44 4,515.36 106.00 521.04 97.20 7,557.68 5,239.60

9 7,687.62 5,079.78 119.25 586.17 109.35 8,502.39 5,894.55

10 8,541.80 5,644.20 132.50 651.30 121.50 9,447.10 6,549.50

11 9,395.98 6,208.62 145.75 716.43 133.65 10,391.81 7,204.45

12 10,250.16 6,773.04 159.00 781.56 145.80 11,336.52 7,859.40

13 11,104.34 7,337.46 172.25 846.69 157.95 12,281.23 8,514.35

14 11,958.52 7,901.88 185.50 911.82 170.10 13,225.94 9,169.30

15 12,812.70 8,466.30 198.75 976.95 182.25 14,170.65 9,824.25

16 13,666.88 9,030.72 212.00 1,042.08 194.40 15,115.36 10,479.20

17 14,521.06 9,595.14 225.25 1,107.21 206.55 16,060.07 11,134.15

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18 15,375.24 10,159.56 238.50 1,172.34 218.70 17,004.78 11,789.10

19 16,229.42 10,723.98 251.75 1,237.47 230.85 17,949.49 12,444.05

20 17,083.60 11,288.40 265.00 1,302.60 243.00 18,894.20 13,099.00

TUITION AND MEETING FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS When calling any offices on MSU’s campus, please get the NAME of the person you spoke with!

Paying for P-3 MAR Classes Please check with the Financial Aid Office for any questions

regarding payment plans

This program now accepts FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID.

Students who meet Federal requirements can now apply for federal student aid. For information on Montclair State University's deadline to submit your FAFSA please contact the Financial Aid office at

(973) 655-4460, College Hall, Room 208 between the hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday with late hours Mondays and Thursdays until 7:00 pm, or email financialaid@montclair.edu.

• Visit  the  following  page  for  links  to  ALL  financial  aid  information:    

http://www.montclair.edu/FinancialAid/

If you need Financial Aid for the SUMMER SEMESTER, please read the

information on the link below

http://www.montclair.edu/financial-aid/educational-loans/summer-loans/#d.en.17289

• For  all  information  on  Payment  please  visit:  

http://www.montclair.edu/student-accounts/payment-information/

• For  information  on  PRIVATE  LOANS  please  visit:  

http://www.montclair.edu/financial-aid/educational-loans/private-loans/

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Apply for Federal Student Aid on line at: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

or call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)

Financial Assistant for P-3 Modified Alternate Route Courses

Please inform the Financial Aid Office that you are taking P-3 Modified Alternate Route Program

For Your Information: Private Educational Loans

• What is a Private/ Alternative Educational Loan? • Consider Federal Aid First • Things to Remember About Choosing a Private Loan • Historical List of Private Lenders Which Can Be Accessed and Compared

What is a Private/ Alternative Educational Loan? A private educational loan is a non-federal educational loan, through a private lending institution. Each lender has different eligibility requirements (e.g., degree status, enrollment status, and U.S. citizenship status), loan rates, repayment terms, and conditions. Some lenders may also require payment of interest while students are in school. To compare private loans, go to the ELMSelect website.

Consider Federal Aid First

We highly recommend you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and apply for any student financial aid for which you are eligible for. Private educational loans should be considered

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after state and federal sources of financial aid have been utilized. Before opting for a private loan, review information for the Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS). In some cases the private educational loan may give you a better interest rate and no origination fees. You have a 30 day window to apply for a private educational loan and a PLUS loan to choose the best rate. This is called the shopping period. Once the 30 days is up, the credit checks for all of these loans will be consolidated to one credit check.

Things To Remember About Choosing a Private Loan • Apply for the private educational loan within 90 days of the end of the semester to ensure your

credit does not expire. If your credit check expires, the loan will not be valid at the time of disbursement.

• After your credit check process, choose one lender that fits your needs best to self-certify your application to be sent to our office.

* You must complete the Self Certification Form in order for our office to get the application to certify.

* For section 2 of the form, please refer to your WESS account

• Register for ALL of the courses you plan to take BEFORE you apply for your loan to assure your loan is certified for the correct amount. Increases may not be possible after the loan is certified.

• A separate loan application is required for summer session(s) and for each academic year. • Use only valid loan term dates. Invalid term dates will delay certification of your loan.

Remember, a private loan is an agreement between the borrower and the lender. The borrower is responsible for carefully managing his/her educational loans. Many lenders offer on-line account management to allow the borrower to check loan status, view disbursement information, and monitor loan balances.

Montclair State University does not endorse particular private loan providers. The list of lenders on ELMSelect are lenders that have successfully conducted business with Montclair State University in the past. Neither Montclair State University nor the Office of Student Financial Aid promote, endorse or recommend any of these loan products or lenders by including them on the list. You have the right to select the private educational lender of your choice.

Private Educational Loans

ELMSelect provides you with a list of historical private lenders, for which you can choose to apply for a private educational loan. If your chosen lender is not listed on ELMSelect's website, then you should contact your lending institution of choice. Please note that all lenders may not work with our ELMSelect partner, so the certification process and disbursement of funds may be delayed. To review the list of lenders and to apply for a private educational loan, please select the following link

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ELMSelect. Paper tuition bills are not sent to you – you must check your tuition bill on-line under WESS. It is the student’s responsibility to pay the tuition bill. It is also your responsibility to know when you can drop or add classes during the semester, which will impact your tuition. In order to find out what the current tuition and fees are for each semester, please go to the following website:

http://www.montclair.edu/studentaccounts/tuitionandfees/gpercredit.html

Withdrawal Procedures and Refund Policy Drop/Withdrawal Policy Courses dropped through the Final Add/Drop deadline will be removed from the records. Courses withdrawn after the Final Add/Drop deadline through the ninth week of the semester will be recorded as WD's.

Adjustments of tuition and fees and Non-Academic Withdrawal Policy

Drop/Withdrawal/Refund Schedule

100% Refund during the first week of the semester for full term courses and prior to the third class meeting for all short term courses and other courses that meet less than full term (courses dropped).

50% Refund during the first third of the semester for full term courses or its equivalent for short term courses and other courses that meet less than full term (courses recorded as WD).

No Refund after the first third through the ninth week of the semester for full term courses (courses recorded as WD). No refund after the first third until the midpoint for courses that meet less than full term (courses recorded as WD).

Refer to each semester’s Schedule of Courses Book for specific deadline dates

Students who drop a course through WESS are responsible for reviewing their schedule to make certain that they have indeed dropped the course.

Students may also drop a course by submitting a written withdrawal request either by mail, fax (973) 655-7371, or by completing a Course Withdrawal Form. Course Withdrawal Forms are available in the Office of the Registrar, College Hall - Room 204 or online. Please note the Office of the Registrar has a mail slot in which written requests may be submitted during non-office hours. Requests received before 8:30am on the morning after any deadline, will be accepted as meeting the specific deadline. For written withdrawals submitted, students will be given or sent acknowledgement. Any student who fails to receive such acknowledgement within one week should immediately

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notify the Office of the Registrar. (NOTIFICATION TO THE INSTRUCTOR OR A "STOP PAYMENT" OF A CHECK DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY OR WITHDRAWAL FROM INDIVIDUAL COURSES).

POLICIES FOR ALL P-3 MAR CLASSES

These policies are specific to the P-3 MAR Program. You MUST have an MSU email

1) Each professor determines absences and lateness policies.

2) If you know you will be absent, you MUST call, email or otherwise contact the professor prior to

the absence.

3) It is the student’s responsibility to find out what work was missed due to the absence, and

complete the work.

4) If you know you will be late to class, you MUST alert the instructor or have a classmate let your

instructor know. It is your responsibility to make up any missed work. If you are late, go to your

assigned classroom and if your class is not there look for a posted note on the door or the

whiteboard to let you know where your class has moved. (i.e. library, ADP, outside, etc.)

5) The professor for each class documents grades. The grade you earn in a class is the grade you

receive. These classes are considered graduate level classes and the work is on the graduate level

6) If there is anything that we must talk about in terms of grades, professors, texts, or anything else

pertaining to P-3 MAR classes or program, PLEASE speak to Liz Kendall FIRST.

TRANSCRIPTS 1) Official transcripts, for the P-# MAR program, are available only from the Registrar’s Office. 2) Letters of Enrollment and Completion Letters are available from the P-3 MAR Office and MUST BE REQUESTED by calling the P-3 Office and leaving all the necessary information for mailing.

CHANGES OF ADDRESS, TELEPHONE, EMAIL OR JOB STATUS

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1) Any changes in the above information must be reported to the P-3 Office immediately. We will

not be responsible for information that is incorrect or not updated. If you change your address or telephone number you must also alert the Registrar’s Office immediately

For further information and clarifications please call the P-3 Office @ 973-655-7490.

We now have a LIST-SERVE with all student emails who are enrolled in the P-3 MAR program in order for us to keep you posted on any changes, cancellations,

news, etc. If you do not have an MSU email account you may not get any of these

emails. To set up and email account go to: Office of Information Technology (OIT) at

http://oit.montclair.edu/tsc/helpdesk/studentemail.html

Registration for Courses, Adding and Dropping Courses Withdrawing from a Course

The P-3 Modified Alternate Route Program staff will NOT register, add, drop or withdraw courses for students. You, as a student, must take the responsibility to do this on your own. You must learn to use the WESS system designed specifically for students to access the information necessary to perform all of the above tasks, and more. Students can access grades, schedules, tuition bills, etc. by using the WESS system. If you do not have access to a home computer, you may come into our office and we will assist you with the task you need to accomplish. There are also many computer labs on campus for students to use. *IMPORTANT: In order for you to use the computer labs, the library, etc. students MUST get a MSU photo I.D. card. Please check the MSU site for information: www.montclair.edu/studentcenter/idcardoffice.html

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How to Register:

USING THE WEB ENROLLMENT SERVICE FOR STUDENTS (WESS)

• Go to this website: https//wfs.montclair.edu/ahomepg.htm • Click on Login to WESS • The system is accessed using a nine-digit Student ID Number (SID) (Your social

security number). The system will then give you a new eight digit Student ID Number. Your Default Personal Pin Number (PIN) is your six-digit birth date i.e. 060600 for June 6, 2000.

o You will be asked to change your pin number • After successful entry of a valid SID and PIN, click on Registration &

Schedule. • Click on Drop/Add Classes. • From the drop down menu choose the term you would like to register for. • Enter Call Number(s) for the appropriate class and then click Submit. • Again, students are responsible for registration, adding, dropping or

withdrawing from classes. Make sure you know the critical dates for adding and dropping and withdrawing. These dates can be found on the Registrar’s website for each term. http://www.montclair.edu/academiccalendar/

The P-3 MAR Program is always here to ASSIST you. However, it is imperative that you know how to navigate your way through the technology MSU utilizes to ensure that you can complete this program successfully. If you do need an appointment to come to the office to learn how to use the computer to perform the tasks necessary for you to organize your courses, etc., please call and make an appointment with Liz, Nancy, or Kelly at 973-655-6909, 7101, 7490.

YOU MUST SET UP A MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY EMAIL ACCOUNT ONCE YOU ENTER THE PROGRAM. CANVAS

After your register for you classes, make sure you are listed in the CANVAS site. Check with your professor at the first class meeting to make sure you ARE on her/his CANVAS site. All emails, announcements, syllabi, etc. will be posted on

CANVAS for your classes. What Classes Do I Need To Take?

Montclair State University offers the following courses approved by the State of New Jersey to meet the needs of the P-3 Modified Alternate Route certification:

• ECEL 506 Introduction to Early Childhood Theory and Practice (1.5 credits) This course is the 24 hour preservice course satisfies the NJDOE mandate to apply

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for a Certificate of Eligibility. It may be taken alone, or if you are fully accepted in the P-3 MAR program, you should register for ECEL 506 and 507)

• ECEL 507 Application of Early Childhood Theory and Practice (1.5 credits) • ECSE 508 Partnerships with Families of Children with Disabilities (3 credits) • ECEL 516 Social Studies and the Arts: Understanding Democracy in Elementary

Classroom (3 credits) • ECEL 517 Integrating Science & Technology in Early Childhood & Elementary

Classroom (3 credits)

-Students must take ECEL 506, 507, 508, 516, and 517 BEFORE taking ECEL528 and ECEL 510

• ECEL 528 Early Childhood Curriculum in Inclusive Settings (3 credits) • ECEL 510 Clinical Experience (2 credits) • ECEL 502-Seminar in Early Childhood Education (1 credit)

You must set up a NET ID and

PIN (personal identification

number)

And a Montclair Email Account After you are registered, please peruse the MSU website to inform

yourself about everything MSU has to offer you as a student.

http://www.montclair.edu/

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IMPORTANT: If you do not have a position as a full time assistant or lead teacher, you can take only 6 credits, usually 2 classes. After that, you MUST be employed or

you can’t continue with the program

Montclair State University P-3 MODIFIED ALTERNATE ROUTE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

In order to take the ECEL 506 Pre-service class ONLY, you still must do the program application and submit the appropriate documents.

ECEL 506 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD THEORY AND PRACTICE Credits 1.5

Introduction to Early Childhood Theory and Practice is an introduction for teachers considering or currently teaching in early childhood or early elementary school classroom. Issues influencing quality teacher preparation will be introduced, explored, and analyzed so that students will understand and be able to observe and demonstrate these qualities in their current or future early childhood classrooms. This course also satisfies the 24 hour course requirement by the New Jersey Department of Education mandated for Alternate Route Preschool through third grade teachers who need to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility. ECEL 507 Application of Early Childhood Theory and Practice ____________________________________________________________________________________ Credits 1.5 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Application of Theory and Practice/Early Childhood Education will address issues influencing best practice by teachers so that they will understand, observe and demonstrate these qualities in their current early childhood classrooms. Emphasis will be placed on the further exploration of critical issues for in-service teachers: classroom management, classroom environment, assessment, professional development and working with diverse populations. Students will also begin the development of their teaching and learning portfolio as well as their philosophy of education statements. ECSE-508 PARTNERSHIPS FAMILIES CHLD W/DIS 3 Credits Strengthening Partnerships with Families of Children with Disabilities. Addresses family-professional partnerships in early childhood special education. Students gain knowledge, skills and dispositions to work collaboratively with diverse families to support the development and education of young children with special needs. Various models including family-focused practice and family systems theory are discussed. 3 hours lecture.

ECEL-516 SOCIAL STUDIES & THE ARTS 3 Credits Social Studies and the Arts (Understanding Democracy in Elementary Classrooms. Introduces students to critical pedagogy through the process, skills, and inquiry of social studies and the arts. The content focus on the course will be diverse communities, weaving together history, geography, social studies (anthropology, economics, archeology, etc.) and the visual and performing arts. Special emphasis will be

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placed on developing a critical perspective on social studies and the arts, exploring arts media and fostering dialogue focused on creativity, literacy strategies, and culturally responsive teaching and learning. 3 hours lecture.

ECEL-517 INTERGRATING SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD/ ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS 3 Credits Integrating Science and Technology in Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms, explores the nature of science as a discipline and examines how to integrate science, math and technology into the classroom curriculum. Students will learn strategies to engage children in active explorations aligned with the NJ Science, Math and Technology Standards. Students will recognize the integration science and math content as vehicles for critical thinking, and children’s engagement in the wonder and study of the natural and physical (human-made) world. Students will experience hands-on, minds on science activities supported by technology and will examine successful management techniques and science safety codes. Students will gain confidence and skills in the scientific concepts and principles that unite the science disciplines: systems, order and organization; evidence, models and explanation; change, constancy, and measurement; evolution and equilibrium; and form and function. 3 hours lecture.

ECEL- 528 EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM IN INCLUSIVE SETTING 3 Credits Early Childhood Curriculum in Inclusive setting provides students with strategies to assess professional goals, develop authentic assessment practices, and respond to the cultural, linguistic and learning needs of individual children. Development, implementation and assessment of an integrated unit that defines essential questions, aligns with state standards, and adopts lessons, for children with special needs is required. 3 hours lecture.

ECEL- 510 Clinical Experience I 2 Credits

Students must be employed full time as an assistant or lead teacher by the time they enroll in this class. An observer from MSU’s P-3 MAR program will visit you in your classroom 1 or 2 times during your clinical semester. You MUST APPLY FOR YOUR CLINICAL I Semester through the P-3 MAR program office and you may pick up the application in our office.

ECEL 502- Seminar I in Early Childhood Education 1 credit ___________________________________________________________________________________ Accompanies ECEL 510, Clinical Experience I in Inclusive Early Childhood and Elementary Settings, and offers students a forum for discussion, reflection, and critical thinking with regard to clinical work in inclusive elementary classrooms. 1 credit.

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Do you want your MASTERS DEGREE?

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY ONLY FOR P-3 MAR COMPLETERS. APPLY TO THE MAT P-3 PROGRAM

MASTER IN ARTS AND TEACHING You must hold a provisional or standard

certif ication for P-3 in order to apply for the MAT program after you complete the MAR

program and you MUST be a lead teacher in a classroom P-3.

*IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE MONTCLAIR STATE

UNIVERSITY P-3 MODIFIED ALTERNATE ROUTE PROGRAM

AND YOU ARE INTERESTING IN CONTINUING YOUR

EDUCATION TOWARD OBTAINING A MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING (P-3) DEGREE

AT MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY

YOU ONLY HAVE (2) TWO YEARS TO APPLY TO THE P-3 M.A.T. PROGRAM TO HAVE your P-3 MAR courses count towards the

MAT P-3 and… if you earn a 3.2 GPA in the P-3 MAR program you do not have to

take the GRE’s

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If you are an international student, you must take the TOEFL test for the Master’s degree

CREDITS FROM THE P-3 MAR PROGRAM COUNT

If  you  are  applying  to  the  MAT  Program,  you  must  submit  a  copy  of  your  PASSING  PRAXIS  SCORES  and  a  copy  of  your  Provisional  or  Standard  P-­‐3  Certification.    If  you  do  not  submit  these  you  will  not  be  fully  accepted.  If  you  are  a  LEAD  teacher,  you  can  do  IN-­‐SERVICE  student  teaching,  which  means  you  can  stay  in  your  own  classroom  for  the  Clinical  II  experience.  If  you  are  NOT  a  lead  teacher,  you  will  NOT  be  permitted  to  do  in-­‐service  student  teaching  and  you  will  be  PLACED  in  a  school,  which  means  you  will  need  to  leave  you  current  assistant  teacher  position.    It  is  IMPORTANT  that  you  are  a  LEAD  teacher.   EXCEPTION: (If you hold a Masters Degree from Montclair State University already, in K-6 or P-3, you are NOT eligible to apply for the MAT P-3 after the MAR P-3. Please call for other options.    

International Students:    

If   you   are   an   international   student   (meaning   you   received   your   degree   degree   from  outside  of   the  United  States)   you  will   need   to   contact   any  of   the   following  evaluation  services  to  have  your  transcript  evaluated:  *WES  (World  Education  Services)  is  the  best  one  to  choose.    

Academic  Evaluation  Services,  Inc.   Foreign  Educational  Document  Service  Center  for  Applied  Research  Evaluations,  &  Education,  Inc.   Foundation  for  International  Services,  Inc.  Educational  Evaluators  International,  Inc.   Global  Credential  Evaluators,  Inc.  Educational  International,  Inc.   Global  Services  Associates,  Inc.  

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Educational  Credential  Evaluators,  Inc.   International   Academic   Credential   Evaluators,  Inc  

Educational  Perspectives,  nfp   International  Consultants  of  Delaware,  Inc.  Educational  Records  Evaluation  Service,  Inc.   International   Education   Research   Foundation,  

Inc.    e-­‐ValReports  

Josepf  Silny  &  Associates,  Inc.    International  Education  Consultants  

Evaluation  Service,  Inc.   SpanTran  Educational  Services,  Inc.  Foreign  Academic  Credential  Service,  Inc.    *World  Education  Services,  Inc.    (WES)  A2Z  Evalauations,  LLC  

 

We hold orientation/information sessions before each new semester begins. Once you are registered, or we have your application, you will be invited to attend the orientation. It is very helpful to attend.

Follow  us  on  Twitter:  @MSUp3mar  

#stayconnected!      

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BEGIN THE APPLICATION HERE

Application for Graduate School Montclair State University P-3 M.A.R. Certification Program P-3 MAR Program Please be sure to include the $60.00 registration fee University Hall 3023 If you have a teaching certification, CE, CEAS, Montclair, NJ 07043 Provisional Or Standard Please access the Graduate Fee Phone: (973) 655-7490 Waiver and submit with your application; Fax: (974) 655 7085 Http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/current-students/forms/ Email: kendalle@mail.montclair.edu

Please mail/fax application to: Montclair State University c/o Elizabeth Kendall P-3 MAR Program University Hall room 3023 1 Normal Avenue Montclair, NJ 07043 P-3 MAR Office fax #: 973-655-7085 Please type or print in black or blue ink. Date of application: ____________________ Social Security or Student Identification Number: ____________ - ___________ - ___________ [] Mr. [] Ms. [] Dr. [] Other: ____________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Last Name First Name Middle Name Permanent Address: Street Address Line 1: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Street Address Line 2: _____________________________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________ State: _____________________ Zip Code: __________________ County: ________________________ Telephone Number: (______) _____________________________ Mailing Address (if different from above): Street Address Line 1: __________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

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Email Address______________________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________ State: _______________________ Zip Code: ___________________ County: ________________________ Telephone Number: (______) _____________________________ Maiden or previous name (if different from above): __________________________________________ Last First Middle Date of birth: ____________/____________/___________ Gender: [] Male [] Female Month Day Year Background (this information is optional and used only for statistical purposes): Race (check all that apply: [] American Indian/Alaskan Native [] Black [] Asian or Pacific Islander [] White

Ethnicity (check one): [] Hispanic Origin [] Not of Hispanic Origin

I am applying for: [] SUMMER ______ [] FALL ______ [] SPRING ______ I will take my course at: [] Montclair State University [] Cumberland County College Residency: Are you a resident of the State of New Jersey [] Yes [] No If yes, have you been a resident for at least one year? [] Yes [] No Indicate resident code (refer to box on right): __________ Are you a United States Citizen? [ ] Yes [ ] No If no, what is your citizenship? ___________________________ If not a United States Citizen, what is your immigration status? [ ] *Currently on a student visa from _____________________ [ ] *Other ___________________________________________ [ ] *Permanent Resident [ } Applying for student visa through Montclair State *Copies of the relevant documentation must be submitted with your application. Anticipated enrollment status: [ ] Full-time [ X ] Part-Time Anticipated enrollment term: [ ] Fall (September) [ ] Spring (January) [ ] (May-August) Anticipated enrollment year: [ ] 201 ___ [ ] 201 ___ Are you applying through Alternate Route Program? [ X ] Yes [ ] No Are you applying for the Older Adult Tuition Waiver Program? [ ] Yes [ ] No Are you applying through the P-3 Early Childhood Certification Program? [ ] Yes [ X ] No Are you currently employed [ ] Yes [ ] No Are you presently under suspension or dismissal for academic or disciplinary reasons from any college, university or other formal post-secondary education program? [ ] Yes [ ] No - If Yes, please attach a statement of explanation.

Residency Codes (New Jersey counties and Out-of-State) 001 Atlantic 015 Gloucester 029 Ocean 003 Bergen 017 Hudson 031 Passaic 005 Burlington 019 Hunterdon 033 Salem 007 Camden 021 Mercer 035 Somerset 009 Cape May 023 Middlesex 037 Sussex 011 Cumberland 025 Monmouth 039 Union 013 Essex 027 Morris 041 Warren 099 Out-of-State

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EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION (List all colleges/universities attended) – For Each college/university listed you must submit official transcripts. If you received your degree outside of the USA you must submit official degree evaluations. MUST NOTE GPA

Name of Institution

Location

From mo/yr

To mo/yr

Degree

Major

Minor

GPA

THIS PART MUST BE FILLED OUT CURRENT TEACHER CERTIFICATION (if applicable): Current certification held: PLEASE INDICATE HERE IF YOU DO NOT HOLD A C.E. [ ] (NO C.E.) [ ] Standard License _____________ { }Certificate of Eligibility ___________ [ ] Provisional [ ] Certificate of Eligibility with Advance Standing _______________________________________________________________________

**FOR EMPLOYMENT, PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE EMPLOYER’S ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS**

EMPLOYMENT RECORD (most recent first): (INCLUDE ONLY EDUCATION / TEACHING EMPLOYMENT)

DATES POSITION HELD NAME OF EMPLOYER ADDRESS OF EMPLOYER

YOUR EMAIL: _________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone: _____________________________ Cell Phone: _______________________________- I understand that this application is subject to the policies pertaining to graduate admissions and studies as outlined in the graduate catalog. I have read and followed directions as given in The Application Process, General Instructions and Application Requirements and Directions. The information listed on this application is true and accurate. Should any of this information be fraudulent, I understand that it may be caused for academic dismissal. (If applying as a “Professional” Non-Degree student I am taking courses for professional/career development purposes. I am not seeking admission to a degree granting program at Montclair State University. Should I change my mind and later apply and be accepted to a degree program, I realize that only six semester hours of the Montclair State University course work I have taken may be transferred to that degree program. (If applying as a “General” Non-Degree Student) I realize that I am eligible to take up to six semester hours before I must apply for and be admitted to a degree program, certification program, or change my status to professional non-degree in the Graduate School at Montclair State University. If I decided to change my status to professional non-degree, I understand that the limitations described in the paragraph above will apply. If Montclair State University is listed on this application as a previous/current institution, I authorize the release of any and all Montclair State University transcripts to the Graduate School at Montclair State University. ________________________________________________ __________________________________

Signature Date

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Every applicant MUST DO THE “PORTRAIT OF A TEACHER” ESSAY

“PORTRAIT OF A TEACHER ESSAY”

PLEASE READ THE ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY In a cohesive essay of 2 pages, please address the following in your answer for either standard 1 or 2:

! In your life as a citizen, student, and future teacher of this society, what experiences are reflective of this standard? Additionally, what experiences in your life have conflicted with this standard?

! Envision yourself as a teacher. How would you foster a classroom climate that would promote this standard in your discipline? You might begin by reflecting on some of your own classroom experiences as a student. Which things would you do differently and which would you emulate in creating such as classroom climate?

Please review these two standards and address the questions above for either standard 1 or 2. 1. Understand critical thinking and problem solving and create learning experiences that

promote the development of students’ critical thinking and problem solving skills and dispositions.

2. Understand principles of democracy and plan and carry out instruction that promotes democratic values and communication in the classroom.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE P-3 MODIFIED ALTERNATE ROUTE PROGRAM AT MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY

     JOIN  US  ON  FACEBOOK   www.facebook.com/montclairstatep3mar Job posting, changes and Information about the program, NJDOE, and some fun and interactive postings.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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P-3 Modified Alternate Route Program

Student  Agreement  for  Fulfilling  Requirement  Of  Proof  of  Full-­‐time  Employment  as  Lead  or  Assistant  Teacher  

I, __________________________________, understand and agree that as a student in the P-3, Modified Alternate Route Program, I will not be allowed to continue the P-3 MAR program unless I am fully employed as an assistant or lead teacher. ECEL 506 and 507 may be taken without being employed. I must provide the P-3 M.A.R. Office with a current pay stub or letter of employment with dates showing that I am actively employed as a full time lead teacher or assistant teacher currently working in a Pre-K – 3rd grade classroom environment. ECEL 510 and ECEL 502 are the last classes that are taken in the program and you MUST be in a classroom to be observed. Confirming signatures: Confirming signatures: _______________________________________ Date: _____________________ Student _______________________________________ Date: _____________________ Program Coordinator

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