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P-3 Modified Alternate Route
Information Packet
For Post B.A. Teachers in Pre-K – 3rd Grade
Classrooms
Revised 6/6/16
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 graduate application by
going to the link provided for you below. (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.
NEW NEW NEW NEW
How to APPLY through the NEW SYSTEM at MSU
Hello!
The Graduate School is excited to announce that we have launched a new application
system. The new system has enhanced features which provides you the opportunity to
upload application requirements and materials directly to the application. Additionally,
you will be able to track the status of your application online. Please complete a few
steps so that we can recognize your application in the new system.
Take a few moments to the follow steps below to creating a new account and
application in the new system.
1. Use this link to "Create an Account":
https://montclair.ellucianrecruiter.com/graduate/pages/welcome.aspx
2. After creating your account, click on the "Apply Online & View Application" link
and
• Start a new Graduate School Application" Under Academic Plans, select the
Intended Degree type of "Teacher Certification"
• For Academic Program, select "Modified Alternate Route P-3 (Abbott) (Cert)"
• For Certificate Level, select "Initial"
• Continue to complete & submit the application
You will also need to include an essay with your application. These are the ESSAY
instructions:
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Every applicant MUST COMPLETE 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
3. After submitting the application, you will be able to see the additional application
requirements required for the program by returning to the original application page and
clicking the "View" link in the line with your newly submitted application. .
Additionally, if you contact me directly upon the submission of your application, I will
personally track the status of your application during this transition.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Best Regards,
Jennifer O’Sullivan 973-655-5147
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PART-TIME/ FULL TIME Student STATUS
A student is considered to be part-time if they register for 8 credits or less per semester. If
a student registers for 9 or more credits, per semester, then they are considered FULL
TIME. A part time student is note eligible for Student Health Insurance, but if you take 9
credits or more, you are automatically billed for health insurance, which is over $1000.00.
If you have your OWN health insurance, you must do a WAIVER FORM so that you are
not billed for the University Student Health Insurance.
We RECOMMEND that students in our program take no more than 6-8 credits per
semester based on the fact that students are working full time, have responsibilities outside
of school, and are taking classes. It is your responsibility, regardless of how many credits
you take, to find out the ramifications of that decision. ALWAYS seek advisement from
someone in the P-3 MAR office before you register for classes
Information re: Student Health Insurance
https://www.montclair.edu/university-health-center/health-insurance/
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Complete the Verification of Employment and Application form and submit
DIRECTLY TO THE P-3 MAR OFFICE BY EMAIL
kendalle@mail.montclair.edu, rosariolaynn@mail.montclair.edu, or fax it to our
office 973-655-7085
VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND APPLICATION
P-3 Modified Alternate Route Program
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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
The P-3 Modified Alternate Route is a non-degree, non-matriculated, part time,
special program and has been approved for Financial Aid.
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CONTACTS for P-3 Modified Alternate Route Program
P-3 CE Teacher Education Program
P-3 MAR Program Office - Montclair State University (Base Offices)
Elizabeth Kendall, P-3 Director
kendalle@mail.montclair.edu
973-655-7101
Room 3021
Nancy Rosario-Layne, P-3 Assistant Director
rosariolaynn@mail.montclair.edu
973-655-6909
Room 3025
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
MSU
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. • International students must have an evaluation by World Educational Services
(WES)
• Have official transcripts from your degree bearing program(s)
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• Have a $60.00 check or money order, or credit card, payable to the graduate
school with your application (see instruction for online 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 on line through the graduate school and complete the
essay
Please refer to charts #1 and #2 for the NJDOE licensing changes
NJDOE
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 Preschool 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 5025 (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
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
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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.
PRAXIS INFORMATION
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.
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:
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Strategies for Success Video (Flash)
video http://www.ets.org/s/praxis/flash/strategies-for-success/20466_ets-praxisprogram.html
Computer-Delivered Testing Demonstration (Flash)
http://www.ets.org/s/praxis/flash/cbt/praxis_cdt_demo_web1.html
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
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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
#5025
NEW PASSING SCORES
SEE BELOW
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The NJDOE Policies for licensing of teachers has changed
Jersey Department of Education See 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 ! !
For information on the Praxis and to register for a test go to:
https://www.ets.org/praxis
NJDOE CHANGES IN LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
GPA Requirement change: PRAXIS EXAM CHANGES
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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)
Educator Preparation Entry Assessment (required state-wide
beginning September 1, 2015)
If you wish to take all three computer-delivered Core Academic Skills for
Educators exams (5712, 5722, 5732) at the same time, select Core Academic
Skills for Educators Combined Test (5751) when registering. Scores will be
reported by individual test (5712, 5722, 5732).
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 Until 2.75 Sep. 1, (with 2016 flexibility to 2.5) Flexibility 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 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) On or after Sep. 1, 2016 3.0 (with flexibility to 2.75) 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.
CODE
TEST
5025
Effective 9/1/2016
Early Childhood:
Content Knowledge
Current
Passing
Score
156
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.
Passing Score + 10%
Passing Score - 5%
172
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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 Verbal, Math, and Writing (composite) ACT Verbal and Math (composite) GRE (must show composite plus writing) Verbal and Math (composite) Writing 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.
• To share questions or comments, please email rpr@doe.state.nj.us. 13
FINANCIAL INFORMATION Graduate and Post Baccalaureate Estimate of
Cost
Graduate and Post Baccalaureate Tuition and Fees - Fall 2015 Spring 2016
Graduate Tuition
Credits
1
1.5
O/State
I/State
Fees
Total
Student
Services
Fee
Facilities
Fee
Comp.
O/State
I/State
854.18
564.42
13.25
65.13
12.15
944.71
654.95
982.40
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
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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
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
14
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/summerloans/#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/
Apply for Federal Student Aid on line at:
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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*******
It is the students responsibility to keep track of all policies
regarding paying tuition, drop/add, registration dates.
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
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who fails to receive such acknowledgement within one week should immediately
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.
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TRANSCRIPTS
1) Official transcripts, for the P-3 MAR program, are available only from the Registrar’s Office.
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.
If you do not have an MSU email account you may not get any important
information via email. To set up and email account go to: Office of
Information Technology (OIT) at
http://oit.montclair.edu/tsc/helpdesk/studentemail.html
Information will CHANGE TO ANOTHER SYSTEM
Call us of look for an email from us.
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 NEST 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 NEST
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.
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Please check the MSU site for information:
www.montclair.edu/studentcenter/idcardoffice.html
HOW TO REGISTER for CLASSES
Registration will change to a new system for FALL 2016
registration. You will be registering on NEST
The WESS system, as of Fall 2016, will be replaced by NEST.
Please call information technology if you need instructions on
how to register for classes using
NEST.
YOU MUST SET UP A MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY EMAIL ACCOUNT
ONCE YOU ENTER THE PROGRAM.
CANVAS
Your online platform
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:
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• 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
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)
NOTE
As of September 2017, the P-3 Modified Alternate Route program will move to
24 credits. If you start the program before that time, but end the program after
2018 you will need to complete the additional courses
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You must set up a NET ID and
PIN (personal identification
number)And a Montclair Email
Account
Please contact the Office of Information Technology OIT for assistance
973-655-7971
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/
Please make sure to consistently check the following pages for
schedules, required paper work, etc
http://www.montclair.edu/registrar/
http://www.montclair.edu/student-accounts/
http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/
http://www.montclair.edu/financial-aid/
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It is the student’s responsibility to keep current with Montclair State
University’s information pertaining to your tenure as a student and
for changes for each semester (drop and add dates, tuition
payments, etc)
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Montclair State University P-3 MAR
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
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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 inservice 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
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.
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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
certification 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
If you are an international student, you must take the TOEFL test for the
Master’s degree
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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, do not apply for the P-­‐3 MAT. 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. Center for Applied Research Evaluations, & Education, Inc. Educational Evaluators International, Inc. Educational International, Inc. Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. Educational Perspectives, nfp Educational Records Evaluation Service, Inc. e-­‐ValReports Foreign Educational Document Service Foundation for International Services, Inc. Global Credential Evaluators, Inc. Global Services Associates, Inc. International Academic Credential Evaluators, Inc International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. International Education Research Foundation, Inc. Josepf Silny & Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants 28
Evaluation Service, Inc. Foreign Academic Credential Service, Inc. A2Z Evalauations, LLC SpanTran Educational Services, Inc. *World Education Services, Inc. (WES) 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.
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EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION AND
STATUS OF CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (CE) P-3
P-3 Modified Alternate Route Program
Please return this form to kendalle@mail.montclair.edu and
rosariolaynn@mail.montclair.edu or fax to 973-655-7085
I, ______________________________, understand and agree that as a student in the P-3
Modified Alternate Route Program, I am currently employed as either a lead teacher or
instructional assistant in a Pre-K-3rd Grade classroom environment. I agree to supply proof of
employment by completing the information below. I further understand that if I am not
employed when first accepted into the program, I may only take up to 6 credits, and cannot
continue in the program until I have secured employment and provided proof to the P-3 MAR
Program Coordinator.
To be completed by the student:
_____________________________________________
Student Name
_______________________
Date
____Yes, I am currently employed as a (teacher/teacher assistant) in a PreK-3rd Grade Classroom
(circle one)
____No, I am not currently employed in PreK-3rd Grade Classroom
I plan to begin the P-3 MAR PROGRAM at ___MSU ____Cumberland County
In the Fall_______ Spring________Summer________
(yr)
(yr)
(yr)
*****************************************************************************
To be completed by the student’s immediate supervisor:
____________________________________________
________________________
Supervisor’s Signature
Position
____Yes, the above student is currently employed under my supervision.
Date:_______________________________________
To be completed by the student:
Do you have your CE for P-3? Yes _____
No _____
Have you taken the Praxis II, Early Childhood Content Knowledge exam (5025)?
Yes ____ No ____ Score: _______
Have you taken and passed the Praxis I, Core Academic Basic Skills Exam (5751, combined)?
Reading (5712):
Yes ____ No ____
Writing (5722):
Yes ____ No ____
Math (5732):
Yes ____ No ____