Who We Are

NJCTL is a nonprofit that is providing a simple, scalable solution for our nation's massive STEM teacher shortage and the great social injustice that comes from depriving underserved students access to STEM education and the important opportunities this learning provides.

NJCTL empowers teachers of every academic and cultural background to effectively teach K -12 mathematics and science to all students with the Progressive Science Initiative® (PSI®) and the Progressive Mathematics Initiative® (PMI®).

NJCTL's inclusive new pedagogy shakes up traditional STEM education and actively engages both teachers and students with:

• A new sequence in which STEM subjects are taught to ensure students can apply their learning as they progress
• Innovative use of new technology such as interactive white boards and student polling devices for engaging instruction and real time assessment
• A highly collaborative classroom structure that helps every student fulfill their potential, rather than rejecting those who don’t learn as quickly
• Online Courses for teachers to learn our Teaching Methods as well as the content, and how to teach the content of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science  
• NJCTL is an online graduate school of education duly authorized by the NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education with initial programmatic accreditation from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
• NJCTL has applied for Eligibility from WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). WASC has reviewed the application and determined that the institution is eligible to proceed with an Application for Accreditation. A determination of Eligibility is not a formal status with the WASC Senior College and University Commission, nor does it ensure eventual accreditation. It is a preliminary finding that the institution is potentially accreditable and can proceed within five years of its Eligibility determination to be reviewed for Candidacy or Initial Accreditation status with the Commission. Questions about Eligibility may be directed to the institution or to WSCUC at www.wscuc.org/contact or (510) 748-9001.

The results to date speak for themselves. NJCTL has become the #1 producer of physics teachers in the country and a leading producer of chemistry teachers. NJCTL has also become the leading U.S. producer of free, editable course materials. NJCTL training engages a racially and gender diverse pool of teachers who can serve as role models for their students. And perhaps most importantly, previously underserved schools that have adopted NJCTL have become leaders in STEM achievement.

With support, NJCTL has the potential to give every student a chance to learn mathematics and science -- addressing the national crisis in STEM readiness and preparing the next generation for powerful global competition.