Alternative route teaching session scheduled
An information session for prospective teachers will be held at 6 p.m. March 18 in the Brunswick Room at Middlesex County College (MCC)’s Crabiel Hall. Participants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
The session will outline the steps needed to obtain a teaching certificate through this alternate route program, “New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey.”
Initial requirements include a 2.75 GPA in an undergraduate or graduate degree and a certificate of eligibility.
The program is divided into three parts. The first stage is a class called “Introduction to Teaching: The 24-Hour Program.”
“This runs four hours per week for five weeks, plus four hours of observation,” said Kimberlee Hooper, director of the Office of School Relations. “Students learn the basics of classroom management, lesson plans — that sort of thing.”
The second phase is a 12-session program that runs in the spring or summer. It includes teaching observations.
To advance to the third phase, students must have an offer of employment from a school district. They teach during the academic year while attending class one night per week. At the successful conclusion of the academic year, the student will have his or her teaching certificate.
In addition, students have the option of receiving 15 credits toward a master’s degree at New Jersey City University. The intensive program takes a full year to complete.
For more information, call 732-906- 2512.
ESL/Bilingual workshop offered to area parents
The Woodbridge School District will hold a district-wide ESL/Bilingual Program workshop for parents from 6-7:30 p.m. March 17 at Woodbine Avenue School No. 23, 89 Woodbine Ave., Avenel. The meeting will be held in the all-purpose room. There will be activities for children, and pizza will be served.
Israel Segal lecture to feature David Moss
Congregation Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, will host David Moss for this year’s Israel Segal lecture at 10 a.m. March 23.
Moss is best known for sparking the transformation of the ketubah in 1969 and the Haggadah in 1980.
The day will be broken into several parts with several groups: 9:15-10 a.m., the religious school; 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., lecture explaining Moss’ approach to the illustration of the Haggadah; 12:15-12:45 p.m., book signing and refreshments; and 1:30 p.m., an artist’s studio.
The events are free of charge. Registration is required.
For more information, call 732-548- 2238.
J.P. Stevens slates March 21 jazz fest
The J.P. Stevens High School, 855 Grove Ave., Edison, will present a jazz festival featuring Al Chez & The Brothers of Funk Big Band at 8 p.m. March 21.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. For tickets or more information, contact John at 732-452-2808 or email [email protected].