The 50-hour course is entirely online and includes a combination of asynchronous course assignments, 8 hours of classroom observations, analysis, and 12 hours of clinical experience. The program’s main goal is to give the prospective teacher an overview of the teaching profession, featuring classroom management, lesson planning, and job search strategies. Topics include:

• Lesson planning
• Professional disposition and expectation
• School law and ethics that impact effective teaching practices
• Assessment-driven instructional models
• Technology in education
• Child development processes. 

Textbooks, materials, ID card and exam fees are not included.

Prerequisites: Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and meet the state’s requirements.

GPA (Grade Point Average) Requirement:

• Applicants who graduated prior to September 1, 2016: 2.75 or higher
• Applicants who graduated after September 1, 2016: 3.0 or higher
• Bergen Community College accepts teacher candidates who have earned the Limited Certificate of Eligibility. See the epartment of Education website for possible exceptions, the Limited CE Pilot Program.

Total Program Hours: 50 Hours

Required Textbook or Course Materials: The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher by Harry K. Wong; Rosemary T. Wong (ISBN: 9780976423386)

Instructor: Joseph Polvere [email protected]

Classroom: This self-paced online course allows you to progress at your own speed. All course materials are available on Canvas. Students will receive an email with Canvas access details three days prior to the course start date.

Accommodations: Call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.

SD-015 LEVEL 1: ESSENTIAL FOUNDATIONS

This is the first course of the Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional Training.

• MODULE 1: Understanding the Role of the Paraprofessional
• MODULE 2: Classroom Management & Interpersonal Skills
• MODULE 3: Behaviors – What Are They and What Do They Mean?
• MODULE 4: Strategies to De-escalate Behaviors
• MODULE 5: Supporting Students with Diverse Learning Needs( IEP’s/504)

Textbooks, materials, ID card and exam fees are not included.

Prerequisites: 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Ability to pass background and health checks to comply with NJ school employment requirements.
• Students may enroll in any level based on their professional needs and career goals. While levels can be taken in any order, completing all three levels is recommended for the most comprehensive training experience

Total Program Hours: 15 Hours

Schedule: September 15 to October 13, 2026, Tuesday, 6:30 – 9:30 PM

Instructor: Jacqueline Frangis [email protected]

Classroom: Pitkin Education Center, S-134

Tuition: $199

Students pay just $50, with the remaining $149 covered through financial support from NJCCC. Available for a limited time.

Accommodations: Call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.

This is the second course of the Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional Training.

• MODULE 6: Basic Educational Technology Skills
• MODULE 7: Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices
• MODULE 8: Framework/s for Supporting Multilingual Learner/s
• MODULE 9: Small Group Instructional Practices/Strategies

*CPR course is offered separately for an additional fee. If you are interested in enrolling, please contact Serene at [email protected]

Textbooks, materials, ID card and exam fees are not included.

Prerequisites:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass background and health checks to comply with NJ school employment requirements.
• Students may enroll in any level based on their professional needs and career goals. While levels can be taken in any order, completing all three levels is recommended for the most comprehensive training experience.

Total Program Hours: 12 Hours

Schedule: Tuesday, October 27 to November 17, 2026, 6:30-9:30 PM

Instructor: Jill Totka  [email protected]

Classroom: Pitkin Education Center, S-134

Tuition: $159

Students pay just $40, with the remaining $119 covered through financial support from NJCCC. Available for a limited time.

Accommodations: Call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.

This is the third/final course of the Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional Training.

• MODULE 10: Supporting Student Executive Functioning Skills
• MODULE 11: ELA and Math Strategies for Elementary and Middle School
• MODULE 12: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Training Fundamentals

Textbooks, materials, ID card and exam fees are not included.

Prerequisites:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass background and health checks to comply with NJ school employment requirements.
• Students may enroll in any level based on their professional needs and career goals. While levels can be taken in any order, completing all three levels is recommended for the most comprehensive training experience

Total Program Hours: 9 Hours

Schedule: December 1 to December 15, 2025, Tuesday, 6:30 – 9:30 PM

Instructor: Jill Totka [email protected]

Classroom: Pitkin Education Center Room S-134

Tuition: $119

Students pay just $30, with the remaining $89 covered through financial support from NJCCC. Available for a limited time.

Accommodations: Call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.

Start a rewarding career as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)  supporting individuals with special needs. This 40-hour online RBT Training meets Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) requirements and prepares you for certification. Gain the skills to work in schools, clinics, hospitals, or in-home care. This course is a 40-hour online training, including a 20-hour online module and 20 hours of live, instructor-led virtual classes. Topic includes:

• Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis and the RBT Role
• Measurement and Assessment
• Skill Acquisition
• Behavior Reduction
• Professional Conduct and Ethics
• Documentation & Reporting

Textbooks, materials, ID card and exam fees are not included.

Prerequisites: 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent. Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Total Program Hours: 40 Hours

Required Text: RBT Exam Prep & Curriculum Supplement TL2.2 (Fee $79) 

This is a mandatory online module. The instructor will provide directions on the module during the first class. Students must wait to purchase it after the first class.

Instructor: Sean Reimers [email protected]

Instructor’s Webex Room: For the online Synchronous course, the Zoom link will be emailed to students three days prior to the course start date. 

Upon completion of the RBT program and enrollment in the Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree in Education at Bergen Community College, a student will be awarded three (3) college credits for EDU-102 Inclusion and the Exceptional Child. These credits will be awarded to students who meet the admissions requirements for Bergen Community College. For more information on the articulation process, please contact Dr. Ilene Kleinman at [email protected]

Accommodations: Call the Disability Services at 201-612-5269.

Please check our website after August 15th for the Fall 2026 course schedule.