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Q: Are there any parents in New Jersey who homeschool?
I am giving serious thought to homeschooling my daughter in September. I don't know anything about getting started or about what the laws are in New Jersey. What is the best cirriculum to use? Do I need to check in with someone to report my daughter's progress? I have so many questions. I just need to be pointed in the right direction. My daughter was in a Christian School where she did the Accelerated Christian Education Paces. Does anyone use them for homeschooling? Any help would be so greatly appreciated.

A: I think you'll be happy with your decision to homeschool! We take it one semester at a time, but love it so much that I can't see quitting! Go to http://www.hslda.org to view the law in New Jersey. There are absolutely homeschoolers in NJ! We are many. :) The choice of curriculum lies with what priorities you have, what your child's learning style is, etc. It's a tough decision , and an overwhelming one! We started with A Beka (textbook approach) and now use http://www.amblesideonline.org (a more natural approach). The latter fits my personality and our living style so well, but someone else may love the structure and discipline of the textbook approach. There are many other options, too! I have heard of some using ACE, although that would bore my children and me crazy. We'd rather go outside and learn our science through real life or an interesting book than through those worksheets. But that's subjective! The beauty of homeschooling is the FREEDOM to choose YOUR way. I created a pay-it-forward site for educators and parents at http://www.freelyeducate.com . Check it out for some links to curriculum and other sources (such as AmblesideOnline). New posts go up daily. Let me know through FreelyEducate if you need more help.

Q: What is the law in New Jersey for the first time you go in for your permit when you're 16?
I went on the DMV's website, and I didn't understand all the technical terms. My 16th birthday is in August, and I really want to get my permit on or around my birthday. The problem is, I haven't taken a Driver's Ed course in school, or anywhere for that matter. After I get my permit, I intend to sign up for my Behind the Wheel hours, and hopefully get my liscence by my 17th birthday. I took a practice test online, and I'm confident in my abilities to complete the test successfully, seeing as a lot of the questions were either common sense, or things that I already knew somehow or another. My question is, if I go into the DMV in New Jersey on my 16th birthday, with proof of my age, and all that other good stuff that I need, will I be able to take the test then and there without any previous education on the subject? I remember somebody telling me that the first time you are given the test, it needs to be administered by someone who is liscensed, like a Driver's Ed Teachother? Where do I find a liscenced driving instructor to take me?? I'm homeschooled!

A: For drivers ages 16 and up, MVC offers a three-phase process: Student learner's permit (minimum six months of supervised driving) Provisional license (minimum one year of restricted but unsupervised driving) Basic driver license (must be 18 years old) Get a student learner's permit Visit an MVC Agency with a licensed driving instructor Pass the knowledge test. You can study by reading MVC's Driver Manual Pass the vision test Bring a primary 4-point ID (civil birth certificate, US Passport, US Department of State birth certificate, US adoption papers, certificate of naturalization or certificate of citizenship) Show proof of enrollment in a driver training course Present a signed letter with parental or guardian consent Pay fee Permits are valid for two years and must be carried when operating a vehicle If your permit is lost or stolen, you must request a duplicate. Duplicates must be obtained by the driving school Practice supervised driving for at least six months Please observe the following restrictions during the supervised driving period: No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5 a.m. You must be accompanied by an Adult Supervising Driver (at least 21 years old and licensed to drive for at least 3 years) in the front seat Passengers must be from your household. Only one additional person from outside your household is allowed You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hand held electronic device Seat belts must be worn at all times See GDL Exemptions for hours-related exemptions for employment or religious reasons Get a provisional license You must be at least 17 years of age Complete the supervised driving period Pass the 6 Point ID Verification Pass MVC's road test You must return after one year from date of issue to get a basic driver license Practice unsupervised driving for at least one year You must observe the following requirements and restrictions while driving with a provisional license: No driving between 12:01 a.m. and 5 a.m. See GDL Exemptions for exceptions due to employment or religious reasons Passengers must be from your household. Only one additional person from outside your household is allowed in the vehicle You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hand held electronic device Seat belts must be worn at all times See GDL Exemptions for hours-related exemptions for employment or religious reasons Get a basic driver license You must be at least 18 years old Complete the unsupervised driving period Go to any MVC Agency with your provisional license and other documents to pass the 6 Point ID Verification Pay $24 license fee For your convenience, MVC accepts American Express® card, MasterCard® card, Visa® card, checks, money orders and cash.

Q: How can I become an elementary school teacher in New Jersey? Are NJ and NY certifications similar?
I know I must have a childhood education degree, I am getting a masters for grades 1-6. I'd like to know if anyone knows if New Jersey teaching certification is similar to the New York Certification? Do NY and NJ certifications transfer over or do you need to take additional classes or additional tests? Also, once landed a job, are there requirements before you can get a permenant certification? How is the elementary school job market in New Jersey? Any information that you know would be great!

A: You need to take a placement test and then you can teach in Jersey as well. New Jersey is great. Especially Ramsey/allendale area

Q: How to report a company for fraud in California or New Jersey?
I recently donated to a few high school students regarding a scholarship program to pay up to $20,000 for their education if they accumulated a certain amount of points over other students. For each magazine you order, the child would receive so many points. One child I did not order points from and instead gave the services a $21.00 donation. When the check went through the bank, it had been altered for $71.00. I compared it to the copy in my checkbook and could see how letters and numbers had tried to be changed. My bank is disputing the charges, but I chose to contact the company that was sending these children out. I told them I had cancelled all checks I had written to them and that I needed them to contact me about this situation or I was reporting their company for fraud. They've never contacted me, so I'm reporting them. The donation was made in California, but the company is in New Jersey. For this kind of situation, where do I go to report for fraud?

A: You should Start with your local Police Dept. since the group is operating locally and You probably aren't the only person "hit". See if they have a "Fraud Division". Most likely they will refer You to the FBI as well since it's an Interstate issue.

Q: What college to go to in New Jersey, if you want to become a doctor?
i want to become a doctor but dont know what college to go to in new jersey. I want to major in biology. I have been accepted to rowan, ramapo, rutgers, monmouth (i think) and have just applied to the college of new jersey and richard stockton college. Which one should i go to? i want to go to one that doesnt cost too much and has good education (biology).

A: Rutgers, hands down. It is the one with the best reputation from that list and has a great pre-med program.

Q: What exactly is needed to become a special education teacher through the alternate route program in New Jersey
I've been having trouble trying to figure out how to do this. I have a bachelors in marketing and want to become a special ed teacher. I have higher than a 2.75 gpa and a bachelors from an accredited university. Do I need to take the Praxis for special ed? How do I apply for a certificate of eligibility? Its confusing me and getting me frustrated. I went on a website about Praxis and it says for the state of New Jersey the Praxis 2 test is not required for special ed. So would I have to take the Praxis is another subject area? Also how do I go about getting my certificate of eligibility? If someone could please help me out.

A: I heard that alternate route was being discontinued, but it seems like it is still being used http://www.nj.gov/education/educators/license/alternate.htm

Q: Can anybody tell me about the quality of special education for children with autism in New Jersey?
We live in the Bronx and are considering moving to the commutable (PATH) areas of Jersey to get a little more bang for the buck rent wise, but we have a daughter with autism and we have to know that she'll be well educated. Also, anything you can tell us about the neighborhoods the PATH goes to would be really helpful. Thanks. Thanks. So how do I make sure before we move that I'm moving to the right place and does the state have policy for paying for private schools if they can't provide a good public school? We have that here, though it's really hard to get it done.

A: some schools are great -others leave a lot to be desired go to www.njcosac.org somewhere there is a publication that has a list of various schools-both public and private I don't know of the repuattions of the schools near the Path but the district can bus to a school-even up to an hour a way is there a method taht works for your child- ABA GReenspan Miller Son Rise Ecclectic PCDI comes highly recommended-gthere is a type of satellilte school in Bergen County -also Douglas at Rutgers and Eden near Princeton (all ABA) Montclair University has a good GreenSpan program with a waiting list- many towns have programs in disctrict.. this site list schools (public and private) throughout the state http://www.state.nj.us/education/directory/

Q: Where do i go to get my hunting lisense in Fairfield, New Jersey?
I am 16 years old and i know i have to go for the hunter education course, but i don't know a local testing area to get my lisense done. i went on Nj wild life .com and they gave me places in northern and southern jersey, and i don't wana go that far. thanks for your help.

A: Check the link below and you'll see a list of places that sale licenses in NJ.

Q: What does a teacher need to do if transfering from New Jersey to Puerto Rico?
Graduating soon with a degree in Early & Middle Childhood Education (K to 5th grade). Planning to relocate to Puerto Rico and teach English.

A: One of thing the things you are really going to have to do is speak Spanish. You may be teaching English, but everything is done in Spanish including forms, textbooks, applications etc.

Q: Cosmetology Teachers Exam for New Jersey? Are there any Hairstylist or Cosmetology Educations on this site?
I am testing for my New Jersey Cosmetology Teacher's License on Monday Aug 20th. I want to hear your personal experiences of how you prepared yourself for the state exam. And if you passed the first time. Is the teacher's exam hard.?

A: No it's only sad lonely house wives, kids home from the summer and demented sock makers.

Q: Should I attend The College of New Jersey or Villanova?
I know I will receive a great education at both but I am more concerned with the atmosphere. I plan on majoring in accounting. I am not really into hard partying but enjoy going out on the weekends. So I guess I want to know about the student body. Thanks!

A: i dont know anything about the college of new jersey, but ive spent a lot of time around villanova. the campus is beautiful and all the students ive met have been very friendly and love to have fun. partying's prettty big there but theres a lot of other fun things to do. Also, villanova students participate in more community service projects than do any other college in the nation! i don't know much about you but id suggest to anyone that they go to villanova.

Q: Can I use my UK teaching certificate to get work in New Jersey?
I trained as a teacher at uni and have a 2.1 in Primary Education (7-11) with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status). Although whilst at uni I did 4 seperate teaching practices I didn't do my NQT year as I got the travel bug. I have however spent the last 2 years in Japanese elementary schools teaching English. My problem is that I am moving to Princeton with my partner and I would like to work. Can I teach with my current certificate or not? I have tried reading the information provided by the state, but it doesn't make a whole lot of sense! Please help!

A: every state required teachers to be certified in the state they are going to teach. You should contact the department of education or Bureau of edu. of NJ and send them your certificates or diplomas so they can evaluate them and decide what kind of certification (if at all) are you entitled to. That would be the proper thing to do, but in reality, many teachers in this country teach with out being certified. How do they do that? I don't know.

Q: Should I go to Drexel or The College of New Jersey?
Im majoring in Physics / Teacher Education. Im stuck between these two schools. I got into the Drexel Honors College, and i havent heard back from TCNJ.

A: Drexel. It's more prestigious, especially the Honors College.

Q: Any hints on finding a teaching job in New Jersey?
I am currently searching for a teaching job in Monmouth & Ocean counties to no avail. I graduated in 2005 with a degree in elementary education. Since then I have filled three maternity leave positions (In South Carolina, where I went to school). I have spent the past year "paying my dues" as a substitute teacher in various school districts. I also took some extra classes in math to become highly qualified to teach middle school math. I am currently certified K-8 in New Jersey and am awaiting the scores on my Praxis test for middle school math. I have sent out my resume, sample lesson plans, and letters of recommendation to over 50 schools in the past two months (Including private and charter schools). I am intelligent; I graduated with honors and a 3.46 GPA, and always act courteous and professional when I substitute. I would really like to teacher next year and can't afford to substitutive for another year due to student loans. Any advice would be appreciated

A: New Jersey is a very tough market to find a job in... South Carolina is a lot les competitive. :) Sounds like you're motivated and working very hard. And after three years of subbing-- you've definitely EARNED the right to a full-time job. :) A few hints-- - Be sure your cover letter stands out-- use some bold face and bulleted lists... Maybe even a splash of color in the letterhead. - Find the schools you want to work at most and send a nice letter directly to the principal.... and attach a resume. When you make direct contact with principals you're more likely to get an interview-- you cannot depend of Human Resource Offices to call you up sometimes, especially when they have tons of applicants. Trust me-- after you've applied, send a letter of interest to the principal. :) - Follow up on all of your applications... call the HR offices and ask them if they have everything they need. Here's a link to an eBook that might be helpful to you-- it's "Guide to Gettingthe Teaching Job of Your Dreams"-- http://www.iwantateachingjob.com . It has advice on finding teaching jobs, common teacher interview questions, interview advice, resume and cover letter tips, etc. Maybe the book can help you out. Best of luck!! And don't become frustrated... your hard work will pay off!