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Upcoming CSTA New Jersey Events
Regional Leaders needed! 
We are looking for leaders all over the state to host meetings for teachers to meet and share ideas, vent and help each other out!
You don't have to do it alone!  Regional leaders will be a part of the steering committee that meets monthly.  Contact us for more information!
 
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CSTA New Jersey News
Certification - my application experience
Certification - my application experience
Letter from Dayrl Detrick
 
Hi all
 
NJDOE recently opened the portal for the Computer Science Certification.  I filled it out this morning.  Took about 30 minutes, but wanted to share some helpful tips that might make it go quicker for you.   
 
INFORMATION:

The Computer Science certificate requirement information is available on the NJDOE website

 

  • Go to "Instructional Certificates"
  • Computer Science (1820)
  • Those who have teaching certificate in another subject will go to "Standard".   There are three options under standard depending if you taught Computer Science before.
  • "CE" and "CEAS" are for individuals getting into teaching and want to get a full certification to teach Computer Science 
  • "CTE" (4148) is a different certification process only for those who teach in CTE programs.  More information at the same website under "Career and Technical Education Certificates" (below "Instructional Certificates")

 

APPLICATION:

Educators can apply for the computer science certificate in NJEdCert.

 

  • All need to take the Computer Science Praxis (5652) and getting a passing score of 149 before applying.  You will need your ETS Candidate ID number.
  • Need to meet the other requirements (teaching CS for 2 years or course work - see previous website)
  • Have your current teacher certification available, as you will need the number at the top when taking the Physiology and Hygiene Exam (about 15 common sense questions )
  • Payment holiday ends June 30.  At the beginning they will give a generic credit card information.  Take a screen shot or copy down that info to use on the payment page.

 

 

Please be advised, the information above is for informational purposes only based on my experience (hopefully I didn't make any mistakes).  If you have additional questions after reviewing the NJDOE website, you should call the NJDOE Office of Certification.  I called about a password issue and they were very helpful.    The number is 609-292-2070.   Hours M - F 8:00 am - 7:00 pm.  They suggested calling after 5:00 pm

Thanks to the number of teachers on this forum who have shared information over the last few years as it have become available.  I think we finally have all the information we need to get started, at least for those who have been teaching CS over the last few years.  Thank you also to NJDOE for sharing the information on the websites.

Hope this is helpful
Daryl

Get Paid to Mentor Another CS Teacher!
Hurry the Deadline is March 17th

Apply online at bit.ly/mentorCS

Contact: mentors@csteachers.org

We seek experienced CS teachers who can provide ongoing, rigorous 1:1 support to novice high school CS teachers. As a mentor, you will develop a relationship with one novice CS teacher and meet with your partner virtually one hour twice per month throughout the school year. Goals of these mentorship meetings are to plan for and reflect on lessons, address challenges, build knowledge and skills, and monitor progress towards goals.

CSTA Wisconsin Dairyland, New Jersey, and the Black Affinity Group are partnering with CSTA and WestEd to continue this National Science Foundation-sponsored project. CSTA will train mentors and organize monthly community of practice (CoP) meetings to deepen skills and learn from other teachers. WestEd will lead research activities and collect mentor / mentee feedback. 

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Increasing Diversity in AI Education and Research
Increasing Diversity in AI Education and Research

Dr. Neelu Sinha Professor Dept. of Mathematics and Computer Science at Fairleigh Dickenson is  part of a committee that’s organizing a symposium called “Increasing Diversity in AI Education and Research” in March 2024. It’s part of the Spring Symposium series that’s funded by the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) at Stanford. Our symposium is just 1 of 8 AI-related symposia happening all at the same time (check out the link above for the full list). Please consider submitting a conference abstract (deadline: January 2, 2024) or sharing it with colleagues who may be interested.

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