I would like to teach in an early learning center for Deaf children. I have a passion for early literacy and the difference it can make in children's lives. My husband and I are moving to NJ in the next couple of months and with some research I have found that I need a Deaf Ed degree or at least an EIPA(still not quite sure what this is). I have a degree in Early Childhood. I want to position myself to get into a early learning enviroment for Deaf children as quickly as possible. I havn't signed in over five years so I am rustly to say the least. I don't want to go back to school and get another degree. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can qualify myself to be in a early learning Deaf classroom without going back to school. Is there an acclerated programs? I know I need proficient sign skills but I don't really want to be an terp. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Early Education in NJ
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You can contact someone at Lake Drive Program in Mountain Lakes, NJ.
Lake Drive Program: Individual Child... Individual Potential
Mountain Lakes High School
It also have Mountain Lakes High School and it has Deaf program there.
By the way, I will move to New Jersey in 2-3 months, I hope!
Lake Drive Program: Individual Child... Individual Potential
Mountain Lakes High School
It also have Mountain Lakes High School and it has Deaf program there.
By the way, I will move to New Jersey in 2-3 months, I hope!
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That's cool you will move to the Toxic State which, btw, is where Nutty lives. I suggest you wait before moving to NJ till after the next hurricane goes thru her and cleans her up!
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That's cool you will move to the Toxic State which, btw, is where Nutty lives. I suggest you wait before moving to NJ till after the next hurricane goes thru her and cleans her up!
Thats funny!
Yes, it is true...it is a toxic state!! Nah, I will live somewhere south away from Nutty and Alex. 
Lake drive is very near the area we are moving to. It would be my dream job to work there in almost any capacity, but I spoke to someone there and they said they only hire teachers that have a "Deaf Ed" degree. I am very suprised they wouldn't consider an Early Ed degree for the pre-school at least. Maybe I talked to the wrong person. Where are you moving to in NJ? Does anyone know anyone that teaches in NJ without a Deaf Ed degree?
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Well, I know someone who is a teacher's aide in NJ, I think she is working at Lakes Drive (I am not sure..I have to ask her) and she got AA degree, but plan to take courses at a University in Spring of 2007 to obtain BA degree in Deaf Education.
Yes, Getting BA or MA in Deaf Education/Education is highly required for potential teachers. Not just in NJ, required degrees are everywhere in US, FYI. I have BS in Special Education at U of AZ, but I work at Vocational Rehabilitation office (I also have MS degree in Rehabilitation Counseling).
I will move somewhere near Neptune, NJ sometime this Nov-Dec. I am still waiting for a final certification letter before I notify my apt manager to vacant my apartment.