Developing a Stronger Pipeline of Bilingual Educators in New Jersey

Support from the R4CC team helped New Jersey in its efforts to expand the preparation pipeline for certified bilingual teachers, which include developing of “grow-your-own” programs, helping to forge partnerships between preparation programs and districts, and utilizing federal funding streams. The R4CC team reviewed evidence-based recruitment and preparation initiatives in other states, identified funding streams to support these programs, and explored promising models within New Jersey.