NJEXCEL’s program models are designed to match each individual’s educational and professional experience with a path to certification to meet their career goals. The models are briefly described below.
NJEXCEL Model 1: This model is for practicing supervisors with at least five years of supervisory experience. It leads to a NJ Certificate of Eligibility for Principal (and certification for Director of School Counseling Services*) upon completion of the instructional components, including field-based experiences and internship, along with a passing score on the state-required test for Principal Certification (School Leader Licensure Assessment/SLLA).
NJEXCEL Model 2: This model is for practicing classroom teachers and educational specialists holding supervisor certification and at least four years of full-time certificated experience or practicing supervisors with less than five years of supervisory experience. It leads to a NJ Certificate of Eligibility for Principal (and certification for Director of School Counseling Services*) upon completion of the instructional components, including field-based experiences and internships, along with a passing score on the state-required test for Principal Certification (School Leader Licensure Assessment/SLLA).
NJEXCEL Model 3: This model is for practicing classroom teachers and educational specialists with at least four years of full-time, certificated experience. It leads to NJ certification for Supervisor*, Certificate of Eligibility for Principal, Director of School Counseling Services#, and Teacher-Leader** upon completion of instructional components, including plus field-based experiences and internships, along with a passing score on the state-required test for Principal Certification (School Leader Licensure Assessment/SLLA).
NJEXCEL Model #4: This model is for practicioners who have a Certificate of Eligibility (CE), Provisional or Standard Principal Certificate. It leads to NJ Certificate of Eligibility for School Administrator upon completion of a project-based School Administrator Internship and a passing score on the State-required test for School Administrator Certification (School Superintendent Assessment/SSA).
NOTES: *The NJDOE does not require a test for certification as Supervisor or Director of School Counseling Services. #Eligibility for Director of School Counseling Services Certification requires a master’s degree in school counseling and a minimum of three years of counselor experience. **Candidates must meet instructional certification and state eligibility requirements to become eligible for the Teacher-Leader endorsement.