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NJ Computer Science Endorsement
CS Endorsement Update (September 24, 2026):
Beginning July 1, 2027, educators teaching grades 9–12 computer science will be required to hold a CS Endorsement - 1820.
Nothing has changed for computer science teachers of grades N–8.
Educators teaching grades 7–8 computer science can continue to do so with any instructional endorsement.
Educators teaching grades P–6, whether in an elementary or middle school building, can continue to teach computer science, following district rules and their teaching assignment, within their endorsement:
Classroom teachers in grades P–6 with a New Jersey Elementary School P–3 or K–6 endorsement can teach computer science without needing the additional Computer Science Endorsement for no more than 50% of the daily instructional assignment.
If a P–6 teacher wishes to teach computer science over 50% of their daily instructional assignment, they need an instructional endorsement other than the P–3 or K–6.
Please be advised, this information is for informational purposes only. Work with your district to ensure you are teaching with an endorsement that best suits your course.
Questions? Contact your School District HR Department
Further Questions? Contact the NJDOE
The number is 609-292-2070.
Hours M - F 8:00 am - 7:00 pm.
Watch the recording fast forward to 2:33:00 for certification. Stay on for the proposed standards revisions.
If you are an elementary teacher, Review your endorsements on the NJEdCert Portal. Look for your Elementary School Teacher endorsement, click the blue link on the left to expand the details. Read the description to see if you have the nursery through eight, P-3, or K-6 endorsement. This should help clarify if you need the Computer Science endorsement by July 1, 2027.
Questions? Ask your district's HR department.
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