MTEL Preparation Workshops

MTEL Overview Workshop

In 1.5 hours we will familiarize you with the structure of the Communication and Literacy Skills (CLS) portion of the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL), go over our proven strategies to help manage your time and test anxiety, and give you plenty of practice items. If your skills are strong, but you want to be well prepared for this demanding, high-stakes test, this workshop will give you the confidence and strategies you need to pass. 

Registration
Students interested in the free workshops must preregister through the Ed Prep Office in the College of Education.  Please email EdPrep-help [at] umass [dot] edu

Workshop Length: 1.5 Hours
Fee: $75.00. The FEE for this workshop is WAIVED for students who are currently enrolled in courses at UMass Amherst, Greenfield Community College, Holyoke Community College and Springfield Technical Community College. Proof of attendance at one of the Community Colleges is required. The capacity for each workshop is 20 students. Pre-registration is required by noon on Monday prior to the workshop.
Location: online and in-person (please see below).

Skills Development Multi-session Workshops

In this intensive workshop of four 2 hour sessions, we will cover the basics of writing an effective summary and essay which the Communication and Literacy Skills MTEL requires under timed conditions. The instructor will provide you with individualized feedback so you will go into the test well prepared and knowing what to expect. You will learn the structure of the test and essential time management strategies.

Registration
Students interested in the free workshops must preregister with Edprep-help [at] umass [dot] edu (Robert Heath) through the Educator Preparation Office in the College of Education. EdPrep-help [at] umass [dot] edu

Workshop Length:  Four sessions of 2 hours each
Fee: $185.00. The FEE for this workshop is WAIVED for students who are currently enrolled in courses at UMass Amherst, Greenfield Community College, Holyoke Community College and Springfield Technical Community College.  Proof of attendance at one of the Community Colleges is required. The capacity for each workshop is 20 students. Pre-registration is required by noon on the first Wednesday or Thursday session or before noon on a subsequent Wednesday or Thursday if you miss the first session.
Location: online and in-person (see below).

Skills Development Saturday Workshops

An alternative to our multi-session workshop for the Communication and Literacy Skills (CLS) portion of the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL), this intensive daylong workshop takes place on Saturday. Come prepared for an in-depth review of written mechanics, grammar, writing, and reading comprehension. Lots of guided practice, practical advice about the structure of the test, and our unique strategies will ensure that you go into this test prepared and confident that you will pass.

Registration
Students interested in the free workshops must preregister with EdPrep-help [at] umass [dot] edu (Robert Heath) in the College of Education Licensure Office.

Workshop Length: 6 total hours (on Saturday)
Fee: $155.00. The FEE for this workshop is WAIVED for students who are currently enrolled in courses at UMass Amherst, Greenfield Community College, Holyoke Community College and Springfield Technical Community College.  Proof of attendance at one of the Community Colleges is required. The capacity for each workshop is 20 students. Pre-registration is required by noon on Friday prior to the workshop.
Location: in-person (see below).

MTEL WORKSHOP REGISTRATION INFORMATION

All prospective workshop participants, including current UMass Amherst students interested in the free workshops must preregister with EdPrep-help [at] umass [dot] edu (Robert Heath) in the Educator Preparation Office (Furcolo S103). Please contact University Without Walls (UWW) for payment options. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.  

• A $25.00 Continuing Education registration fee will be charged for MTEL Prep Overview Workshops

Please note that the above fee does not apply to current UMass Amherst students interested in the free workshops.
For further information on these workshops, for guidance in choosing which workshop is best for you and/or additional resources, please contact EdPrep-help [at] umass [dot] edu (Robert Heath). 

For directions to the College of Education (Furcolo Hall) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, please visit the following website:

Furcolo Hall - 813 North Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01003

http://www.umass.edu/visitorsctr/directions

Additional Information

Please visit the MTEL website to register for the test: www.mtel.nesinc.com

For more information, please visit the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website.

MASSACHUSETTS STATE TEST POLICY:

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure regulations require that all candidates for teacher licensure in Massachusetts pass the Communication and Literacy Skills (CLS) portion of the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL). In addition, all candidates in most licensure areas must pass the appropriate Subject Matter test to become licensed educators.

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST and the COLLEGE OF EDUCATION TEST POLICY:

The University of Massachusetts Amherst requires that undergraduate students take and achieve a passing score on the CLS test prior to admission into educator preparation programs in the University. For post-baccalaureate and graduate students the timeline for submitting these scores varies by program.

Students in most educator preparation programs for which there is a Subject Matter test must take and pass the appropriate test prior to the practicum and as a prerequisite for the University's recommendations for licensure.

Students in the following programs are not required to take a Subject Matter test:

• School Counselor
• School Psychology
• Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders