*New Jersey State Department of Education Links to Follow

Resources for the student & novice teacher

*New Jersey State Department of Education Links to follow

http://www.state.nj.us/education/educators/license/ - This link will provide various information regarding teaching eligibility for certification, licensing, and allows you the ability to check the status of your certification;

http://www.nj.gov/education/educators/license/provprogram.htm - This link provides information regarding what the Provisional Teacher Program is and explains the process.

http://www.state.nj.us/education/genfo/acronyms.htm#speced - A glossary of Terms and Acronyms that helps you get familiarized covering different terms in education.

http://www.state.nj.us/education/directory/ - Here you can locate information and locations on public schools and non public schools in the state of NJ

http://www.state.nj.us/education/educators/license/forms.htm -To locate and download different forms if needed: such as a Verification of Program Completion form(s), a check list form for those applying for certification, and various additional forms.

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE - Information regarding the NJ Office of Elementary and Secondary Education:

http://www.state.nj.us/education/educators/license/careers/- Information on Careers in Education, employment opportunities, and loan forgiveness

*New Jersey City University Links

www.njcu.edu/coe – NJCU Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe College of Education - Provides Student resources, News and Events and information about the various academic departments

http://www.njcu.edu/coe/ctpp/ - NJCU Center for Teacher Preparation and Partnerships – Provides information regarding the certification processes, TOWR /Praxis information and general information regarding Practicum and Internship.

http://web.njcu.edu/dept/acp/Content/default.asp - The office of Academic Career Planning and Placement: This department can assist you with resume writing, career planning and provide information regarding job opportunities.

http://www.njcu.edu/Guarini/home.htm - NJCU Library - Provides general information on library services

*Teaching positions /Job search engines:

Hire.Net –Employment Recruitment System: http://www.hirenet.net/

NJ School Jobs—Education Job Search Site: http://www.njschooljobs.com/

Simply Hired - Resource Site for job search: http://www.simplyhired.com/a/college/home

HireEd Jobs – Higher Ed Job search site: http://www.higheredjobs.com/

*Resources for First Year Teachers:

Teacher Tools – www.teachertools.org/index.html - A variety of Links that range from Lesson Plans and curriculum related sites to “quick meals for tired teachers”.

Teachers Network – htpp://teachersnetwork.org/ntol/ - For New Teachers Online, featuring videos, links for lesson plans. This site offers new teachers support of veteran teachers as mentors.

National Education Association – www.nea.org/teachexperience/newteachers.html - The National Education Association sponsors this comprehensive website offering a wealth of information on lesson plans, record keeping tips and advice from veteran teachers.

Lesson Plans Page - http://www.lessonplanspage.com/ - Free lesson Plans, educator discussion forums and weekly science experiments and Math lessons.

*Technology Resources: The following web sites have great resources that incorporate technology with lessons plans, classroom activities and general helpful information for students and novice teachers.

Additional Links to review :

Discovery Education
Smithsonian Education
Education World
PBS Teachers
Teachers.net
4Teachers
Scholastic
FunBrain
Thirteen Ed Online
TeacherTube
Starfall
RubiStar
http://www.state.nj.us/education/AchieveNJ/teacher/objectives.shtml http://www.state.nj.us/education/modelcurriculum/.