Resources for the student & novice teacher
*New Jersey State Department of Education Links to follow
- This link will provide various information regarding teaching eligibility for certification, licensing, and allows you the ability to check the status of your certification;
- This link provides information regarding what the Provisional Teacher Program is and explains the process.
- A glossary of Terms and Acronyms that helps you get familiarized covering different terms in education.
- Here you can locate information and locations on public schools and non public schools in the state of NJ
-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.
- Information regarding the NJ Office of Elementary and Secondary Education:
Information on Careers in Education, employment opportunities, and loan forgiveness
*New Jersey City University Links
– NJCUDeborah Cannon Partridge WolfeCollege of Education- Provides Student resources, News and Events and information about the various academicdepartments
- NJCUCenter for Teacher Preparation and Partnerships – Provides information regarding the certification processes, TOWR /Praxis information and general information regarding Practicum and Internship.
- The office of Academic Career Planning and Placement: This department can assist you with resume writing, career planning and provide information regarding job opportunities.
- NJCU Library - Provides general information on library services
*Teaching positions /Job search engines:
Hire.Net –Employment Recruitment System:
NJ School Jobs—Education Job Search Site:
Simply Hired - Resource Site for job search:
HireEd Jobs – Higher Ed Job search site:
*Resources for First Year Teachers:
Teacher Tools – - 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 – - 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- - 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