Teaching: Where Passion Meets Purpose

Information Session

Alternate Route to Teaching

Sign up: Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.
During the Brookdale Open House
ATEC Building, Room 101


Brookdale Offers Multiple Teacher Preparation Programs:

PreK-3 Teacher at table with five students.

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.

PreK teaching

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.

PACE Educator Pathways Program

This program is designed for individuals interested in exploring, entering, or advancing careers in education.

Praxis Core Preparation

Find preparation and registration materials for Praxis tests.

AAQEP Annual Report for 2025


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