interested in pursuing

Endorsement/Code

• American Sign Language 1505

Proficiency Assessment Options Include: 1. American Sign Language Teachers Association – Eligible ASLTA certificates include Provisional, Qualified, or Professional levels.   Additional information is available at http://www.aslta.org.  2. Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf - Eligible RID certificates include CI, CI and CT or CDI. Additional information is available at http://rid.org/ 3. Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) - score of 4 or higher  Additional information is available from Silvia Coelho-Yi, Union County College  Phone: (908) 791-4952 - Email: yi@ucc.edu 4. Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) – requires a minimum score of advanced or above.  This test was formerly known as the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI).  Testing information can be obtained from the New Jersey School for the Deaf, West Trenton, by contacting Kim Arrigo at kim.arrigo@mksd.org. The Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) is offered by a team of professionals trained to administer the assessment.  Inquire on fee for assessment. 5. American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) - minimum score of 4.  Additional information is available at https://www.gallaudet.edu/the-american-sign-language-proficiency-interview/aslpi. 

• Art 1200

• Biological Science 2210

• Business: Computer Applications and Business-Related Information Technology 1304

•  Business: Keyboarding/Data Entry 1303

• Business: Office Administration/Office Systems Technology 1305

• Computer Science Technology Certificate #4148 

• Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Sign Language Communication 2423

• EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETER - SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING STANDARD CERTIFICATE (ENDORSEMENT CODE: 3463) 

The Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) with a minimum score of three 

• English as a Second Language 1475

Supporting information for World Languages, Middle School World Languages, English as a Second Language and Bilingual/Bicultural Education endorsements.

• Preschool through Grade 3 1013

• Reading 1430

• READING SPECIALIST STANDARD CERTIFICATE (ENDORSEMENT CODE: 3310) 

Master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university.  Required Graduate Study - 30 graduate semester-hour credits including the specified areas of study below:  ➢ Reading Foundations ➢ Diagnosis of Reading Problems  ➢ Correction of Reading Problems ➢ Supervised Practicum in Reading  ➢ Study in at least 3 of the following areas:  ▪ Children’s or Adolescent Literature ▪ Measurement ▪ Organization of Reading Programs ▪ Psychology ▪ Staff Supervision ▪ Linguistics ▪ Special Education ▪ Research ▪ Foundations of Education  ➢ Elective credits in any of the 13 areas listed above. 

• Speech Arts and Dramatics 1440

• Disabilities

• Technology Education 1810

•  Educational Services Certificate: Cooperative Education Coordinator, #3465 Endorsement

 In accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-14.20(b) 2.iii, the applicant must complete the following  graduate-level college courses or a NJDOE-approved equivalent program in both:    Instructional Strategies for Career Information/Occupational Guidance   Instructional Strategies for Work-based Education

• ASSOCIATE SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST (ASLMS) CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (ENDORSEMENT CODE: 2845)