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Teaching: Where Passion Meets Purpose

Brookdale Offers Multiple Teacher Preparation Programs:

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PreK-3 Educator Preparation Program

This program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree who have obtained a Certification of Eligibility (CE) in P-3 or those with a Limited P-3 CE.

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K-6 Educator Preparation Program

This program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree who have obtained a Certification of Eligibility (CE) in K-6 or those with a Limited K-6 CE.

K-12 Subject Matter (SM) Educator Preparation Program

This program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree who have obtained a Certification of Eligibility (CE) in a K-12 Subject Matter (i.e. Math, Art, Spanish) or those with a Limited CE.

Career and Technical Educator Preparation Program

This program prepares you to become a NJ-certified teacher in vocational or comprehensive schools offering programs in your CTE subject area. New classes begin throughout the year.

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Professional Learning Academy

Engaging in these professional development opportunities will broaden the participant’s skill set and enrich one’s “Teacher Toolkit.”

Praxis Core Preparation

Preparation and registration materials can be found by clicking here.

Important Term Dates

Spring 2026

Spring 15-Week Term: January 24 – May 12, 2026

December 5 – January 7
Open Registration, payment due January 7

December 24, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Winter Break — All Brookdale locations closed

January 9
Last day to drop classes for 100% refund of tuition; open registration ends
Last day to complete Fall Term Incompletes

January 24
First day of Spring 15-Week Term classes

January 22
Last day to drop classes for 50% refund of tuition only, not fees;
Last day to add classes without Program Administrator approval

January 24
No refund for course drops, withdrawal “W” grade assigned

May 12
Last day of Spring 15-week Term classes. All assignments are due. Missing assignments will result in an incomplete, “I” grade. The “I” will convert to a Fail, “F” grade after May 30, 2026