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MTEL Preparation Workshops
Register Now! Limited Seats Available
Spring 2013
Communication & Literacy
This Seminar prepares students for the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) Communication and Literacy Skills Test. The Seminar includes a 2 hour diagnostic test. A score report is provided for each of the six objectives on Reading subtest and each of the Writing subtest objectives ( methods for establishing main idea; recognizing errors in sentences, grammar and usage; recognizing errors in spelling and punctuation; revising sentences that have errors; writing a 150 word summary of a passage and writing a multi-paragraph argumentative composition.)
Each session includes a review the test directions, practice with specific test taking strategies for each sub-test; instruction and practice exercises for each test objective and supplemental practice resources. A guidebook is provided for each of the five two hour sessions.
Agenda: Session 1 – Diagnostic Test; Session 2 - Reading Comprehension sub-test; Sessions 3,4,5,& 6 Writing sub-test.
Attend this Preparation Seminar six weeks prior to the exam date and schedule time to study in addition to the Seminar. Please purchase The Official THEA™ Test Study Guide, (ISBN # 0-89056-022-6) available at the Fitchburg State University Bookstore for $18.99 and at other retailers.
Information on registering for this four hour MTEL exam can be found at http://www.mtel.nesinc.com/ This test is required for licensure as a teacher, administrator, school counselor or school nurse in Massachusetts.
| CRN and Course Number | Dates | Times | Cost | Location |
| 31304 EDUC 0001C (Non-matriculated Students) | 1/23/13, 1/30/13, 2/6/13, 2/13/13, 20/20/13 & 2/27/13 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | $180 | Percival Room 203 |
| 31301 EDUC 0001C (Non-matriculated Students) - Cancelled | 3/26/13, 4/3/13, 4/10/13, 4/17/13, 4/24/13 & 4/30/13 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | $180 | Percival Room 203 |
Early Childhood
This workshop will focus on child development, children's literature, the writing process, core knowledge in the content areas as well as the integration of knowledge and understanding, as well as test-taking strategies.
| CRN and Course Number | Dates | Times | Cost | Location | Instructor |
| 31870 EDUC 0002 (Matriculated) |
2/2/13 & 2/9/13 | 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | $25 | McKay Campus School, Room C158 | Susan Rosa |
| 31871 EDUC 0003 (Non-Matriculated) |
2/2/13 & 2/9/13 | 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | $180 | McKay Campus School, Room C158 | Susan Rosa |
Foundations of Reading
Candidates for Initial Licensure in Early Childhood and Elementary Education must take the MTEL Foundations of Reading Test as well as other required tests. The Foundations of Reading test focuses on the understanding of reading instruction. This workshop will review content in all sub0areas of the test, including the development of reading comprehension and vocabulary acquisition, formal and informal assessments of reading skills, the role of phonics and phonemic awareness in reading development, multiple approaches to reading instruction, and test taking strategies.
| CRN and Course Number | Dates | Times | Cost | Location |
| 31937 EDUC 0004C (Matriculated) |
2/16/13 & 2/23/13 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | $25 | McKay Campus School, Room C158 |
| 31938 EDUC 0005C (Non-Matriculated) |
2/16/13 & 2/23/13 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | $180 | McKay Campus School, Room C158 |
General Curriculum
| CRN and Course Number | Dates | Times | Cost | Location | Instructor |
| 32110 EDUC 0009C (Matriculated) |
2/28/13, 3/7/13, 3/21/13 & 3/28/13 | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | $25 | McKay Campus School, Room C159 | Amanda Mainville |
| 32111 EDUC 0008C (Non-Matriculated) |
2/28/13, 3/7/13, 3/21/13 & 3/28/13 | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | $180 | McKay Campus School, Room C159 | Amanda Mainville |
Registration Information
Registrations are processed on a first-come, first served basis. Please print the PDF Registration Form below.
How to Register:
Fax
Fax registrations will be accepted provided a completed registration form and credit card information is submitted to (978) 665-3639. Full payment is required prior to the start of the workshop.
Mail
Mail registrations will be accepted provided a completed registration form and check or credit card information is submitted to: Center for Professional Studies (CPS), Fitchburg State University, 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420. Full payment is required prior to the to the start of the workshop.
Registration Form (PDF)
