Multilingual Learners (MLs) Educator Certification
New Jersey Department of Education through its Office of The Office of Recruitment, Preparation, and Certification can help teachers and future teachers apply for certification in the areas of English as a Second Language (ESL) and Bilingual Education. The Office is Recruitment, Preparation and Certification can help guide you through that process. They offer certificates and endorsements.
This introductory brief outlines what we know about multilingual paraprofessionals’ abilities, career trajectories, and obstacles to advancement in the U.S. education system.
Resources
New Jersey requires that a candidate for English as a Second Language and Bilingual/Bicultural Education certification complete the requirements at a state approved ESL or bilingual program.
The bilingual programs are as follows*:
Instructional Endorsements: Bilingual/Bicultural
Instructional Endorsements: English as a Second Language