Camden will be home to a vibrant public school system that inspires all students and prepares them for success after high school.

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Our Vision

Founded in 2019 by the Camden Education Fund, the Camden Teacher Pipeline partners with New Jersey colleges and universities to:

  • attract new teachers to Camden - specifically teachers of color.

  • provide student teachers with robust, hands-on training.

  • connect student’s teaching experience with schools that will be hiring for full-time positions at the end of their student teaching experience.

The goal is to create a sustainable pipeline of high-potential educators to Camden, New Jersey.

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Our Partners

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  • Rowan University, formed in 1923 as a school to train teachers, has evolved into a comprehensive public research university with a strong regional reputation. Working directly with the Office of Clinical Experience, the Camden Teacher Pipeline recruits and selects aspiring educators who express interest in the opportunities found in urban education. 

  • Rider University is the first private university in New Jersey to hold the highest accreditation possible in teacher education from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The Camden Teacher Pipeline works directly with the Office of Field Placement and State Certification to recruit and select aspiring educators who express interest in the opportunities found in urban education.

  • Relay GSE provides practice-based training to supports.  As part of CTP, Relay provides student teachers with monthly professional development sessions, called Deliberate Practice sessions. Each session builds on skills students have learned at their university by presenting models across subject areas and incorporating deliberate practice.”

  • Camden Education Fund is a non-profit organization that provides grants and builds programs and partnerships to continue the progress in Camden’s public schools system.  Camden Teacher Pipeline is a program of Camden Education Fund.

Program Overview

There are four components of the Camden Teacher Pipeline Program. CTP students receive support throughout their clinical placement year and through spring hiring.

Step 1:
Coursework

Students take required coursework at their university or college

Step 2:
Clinical Placement Year

Students are recruited to complete their student teaching in Camden. After site visits, they are matched to a K-12 public school: district, charter, or renaissance.

Step 3:
Hiring Process

During the year, students student-teach under the supervision of their Cooperating Teachers.

Students attend monthly, practice-based training sessions with cohort members.

Step 4:
First Year Teaching

Interested, successful students are supported in applying for full-time teaching positions at Camden partner schools through resume and interview support.

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Program Supports

Student Stipends

The Camden Teacher Pipeline provides students with stipends during the full time teaching year. ($3000/semester). The Camden Teacher Pipeline also provides cooperating teachers a stipend of $1,000/semester.

Deliberate Practice

Once per month, students receive hands on training through 3 hours of in-person professional development.

Test Support

CTP liaises with partner universities to ensure students have the resources and tools they need to be successful on certification requirements.

Hiring Placement

CTP works with students to refine their resume and develop a hiring plan to support their Camden job hunt.
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Selection Process

Meet School Leaders

At the beginning of the recruitment process, students have the opportunity to meet participating schools and learn more about each school type. Currently, the Camden Teacher Pipeline supports district, charter, and renaissance schools in Camden.

Sign-up for Interviews

Students then sign up for a 30-minute interview with a District or Network lead. This is an opportunity for students to learn more about each of the participating schools and for the school to learn about students.

Interviews

During the first interview, students have an opportunity to practice their professional interview skills and get to assess whether the campus will be a good fit.

Site Visits

Based on interviews, schools invite students for an in-person or virtual site visit. Students are encouraged to conduct multiple site visits.

Submit School Rankings

Students then rank the schools they interviewed and provide feedback about the interview and site visit.

Schools also share their rankings with the Camden Teacher Pipeline. We work with our partners to ensure that each match meets the needs of students and schools.

Receive Matches

Students are notified about matches and next steps. This includes signing up for Praxis II and reaching out to the assigned Cooperating Teacher.

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Testimonials

Student Teachers

Camden Teacher Pipeline has allowed me to learn and grow immensely as a student-teacher. I would highly recommend this program to Rowan students. The support that I have received in the deliberate practice sessions is priceless.

Kyra McMullen

Overall, my experience has been amazing! I am placed in the ideal school for me, and because of this program, I am networking and building relationships with teachers and administrators to potentially teach there.

Arelis Alvarez, Rowan Univ. ‘20

I grew so much as an educator and as a person, and I only hope that more students see the benefits of this program and more students join as they prepare for their clinical year. I couldn’t imagine teaching in Camden without the support I received from this amazing program.

Alyssa Webb, Rowan Univ. ‘19

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The deliberate practices have helped me tune my teaching abilities and made me more confident. I am so grateful for the time and support that was given throughout the whole process.

Yanitza Mendez, Rowan Univ. ‘19

This program had definitely been helpful. It has benefited me in the classroom and given me an opportunity to ask questions and discuss topics that I normally would not get to talk about in other settings.

Ashley Rutter, Rowan University

The Camden Teacher Pipeline was very beneficial to me during my time at Rowan because it supplied me with an excellent support system of colleagues and leaders. The pipeline helped me to tap into the skill of self reflection and gives me an opportunity to go back to my hometown and help the learners of the next generation.

Terence Jones, Rowan Univ. ‘20

Partners

"is the first private university in New Jersey to hold the highest accreditation possible in teacher education from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The Camden Teacher Pipeline works directly with the Office of Field Placement and State Certification to recruit and select aspiring educators who express interest in the opportunities found in urban education."

Rider University

"provides practice-based training to supports. As part of CTP, Relay provides student teachers with monthly professional development sessions, called Deliberate Practice sessions. Each session builds on skills students have learned at their university by presenting models across subject areas and incorporating deliberate practice."

Alchemy Education and Wellness

"Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program provides students with a professional and practical foundation in pedagogy, classroom practices, and theory. The program aligns with the NJ Department of Education code requirements and provides students with an academic year (Fall and Spring) placement in a South Jersey school for hands-on practical learning experiences. The Camden Teacher Pipeline works directly with the Department of Education and Teacher Preparation to recruit and select aspiring educators who express interest in the opportunities found in urban education."

Rutgers University-Camden

"is a non-profit organization that provides grants and builds programs and partnerships to continue the progress in Camden’s public schools system. Camden Teacher Pipeline is a program of Camden Education Fund."

Camden Education Fund

Contact Us

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The Camden Teacher Pipeline has partnered with Camden City School District (CCSD), Camden Charter School Network, Freedom Prep Charter School, Hope Community Charter School, KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy, Mastery Schools of Camden, and Uncommon Camden Prep to place student teachers.

We would like to partner with additional networks in Camden!  If you are interested in learning more, please contact Jonathan Garr, Director of School Investments, at jgarr@camdenedfund.org.

Camden Teacher Pipeline

Visit the Camden Teacher Pipeline Student-Teacher Portal to review your progress on your requirements and the status of your stipend.