Educator Courses
Teacher PDP Courses
Effective Strategies Students & Instruction for Students with Disabilities-PDP’s
This hybrid course will offer an introduction to a broad range of developmental disabilities
and related topics, including a cognitive, physical, emotional, and learning delays.
The inclusion of students into educational environments will be highlighted. Topics
include: History of special education and inclusion, laws which govern inclusion,
IDEA and the integration of students with disabilities, family concerns and challenges,
current and future trends and best practices, specific disability exploration and
knowledge through readings, documentaries and analysis, best practices in Universal
Design for Instruction for students with disabilities with diverse learning styles
and supporting the success. This is a hybrid class that has two required on-campus classroom meetings on February
5 and April 1st from 5pm-7:30pm. (15 Hours) $189
Note: Eligible for 15 Professional Development Points for teachers, guidance counselors
and administrators who need to recertify.
02/05 - 04/01 5:30pm - 7:00pm W B WOODS
CAR 893 30 19253 HH 210
MTEL TEST PREP
Students may enroll in the MTEL prep courses December 2 through March 1st, 2020 by
calling 1-800-818-3434.
These courses are self paced and a self study. On average it takes a student anywhere
from 20-25 hours to complete the course. Registered students will have access to
the course from January 13th to May 25th.
For additional questions contact:
Lauren Ellis
(781) 280-3669 or 3663
Once enrolled please EMAIL for your online course logon information or call 781-280-3663.
NOTE: All MTEL courses are NOT eligible for tuition waivers.
MTEL Communication & Literacy Test Prep
Field 01. The ONLINE Communication and Literacy Skills Test (Field 01) Test Prep Course
has as its goal to increase student proficiency in the following areas: comprehension
of reading selections, analysis of reading selections, composition of essays, correct
application of grammatical rules, vocabulary knowledge. This online course is self-paced
and a self-study. Not eligible for tuition waivers. $115
01/13 - 05/25 WEB SVENCONIS
CAR 602 75 18776
Foundations of Reading MTEL Test Prep
Field 90. The ONLINE Foundations of Reading MTEL Test (Field 90) Test Prep Course
has as its goal to increase student proficiency in the following areas: basics of
reading development, reading comprehension development, reading and language instruction,
reading and language evaluation, and integration of knowledge. This course is designed
to help students learn the skills needed to score well on the exam. This online course
is self-paced and a self-study. Not eligible for tuition waivers. $115
01/13 - 05/25 WEB SVENCONIS
CAR 635 75 18784
MTEL Gen Curriculum Multi-Sub Test Prep
Field 03. The MTEL General Curriculum Multi-Subject Test (Field 03) Online Test Prep
Course provides extensive practice in topics such as language arts, history, social
science, geography, science and technology. The course has extensive material on each
topic, as well as multiple skill-building quizzes. This online course is self-paced
and a self-study. Not eligible for tuition waivers. $115
01/13 - 05/25 WEB SVENCONIS
CAR 858 75 18792
MTEL Math Skill Builder Test Prep
Fields 03, 09, 47, and 53. The ONLINE MTEL Math Skill Builder Test Prep Course focuses
on preparation for the MTEL test at either the elementary level (Field 53), middle
school level (Field 47), secondary level (Field 09), or the math subtest of the general
curriculum (Field 03). The course includes multiple skill-building quizzes. There
are 3 simulated exams with explanations for each Field of study. This online course
is self-paced and a self-study. Not eligible for tuition waivers. $115
01/13 - 05/25 WEB SVENCONIS
CAR 859 75 18793
English a Sec Language MTEL
Field 54. The ONLINE English as a Second Language (ESL) MTEL Test Prep Course has
as its goal to increase student proficiency in the following areas: basics of language
acquisition, ESL instructional approaches, cultural factors affecting the teaching
of ESL, aural/oral aspects of language instruction, principles of reading and writing
instruction for English language learners, assessment of standardized exams and for
content-area learning. This online course is self-paced and a self-study. Not eligible
for tuition waivers. $115
01/13 - 05/25 WEB SVENCONIS
CAR 878 32 19126
MTEL History Prep Class
Field 06. The ONLINE History MTEL Test Prep Course has as its goal to increase student
proficiency in the following areas: United States history, U.S. government, economics,
geography and international events. This course is designed to help students learn
the skills needed to score well on the exam. This online course is self-paced and
a self-study. Not eligible for tuition waivers. $115
01/13 - 05/25 WEB SVENCONIS
CAR 894 75 19256
English MTEL Prep Class
Field 07. The English MTEL Test (Field 07) Online Test Prep Course provides extensive
practice in the following areas: American literature, British literature, literature
of the ancient world, world literature since 1500, genres and types of literature,
literary theory and criticism, principles of rhetoric, the composition process, research-based
reading theories and the role of children’s/young adult literature in promoting reading
proficiency. The course has extensive material on each topic, as well as multiple
skill-building quizzes. This online course is self-paced and a self-study. Not eligible
for tuition waivers. $115
01/13 - 05/25 WEB SVENCONIS
CAR 897 75 19570
Early Childhood Education MTEL Prep Class
Field 02. The ONLINE Early Childhood MTEL Test Prep Course has as its goal to increase
student proficiency in the following areas: childhood development through the early
elementary years, disabling conditions or exceptionalities in children, literary genres,
elements, and techniques, important principles of writing and mathematics, and important
concepts in history, social science and technology. This course is designed to help
students learn the skills needed to score well on the exam. This online course is
self-paced and a self-study. Not eligible of tuition waivers. $115
01/13 - 05/25 WEB SVENCONIS
CAR 904 75 19575
Political Science MTEL Test Prep
Field 48. The ONLINE Political Science MTEL Test Prep Course has as its goal to increase
student proficiency in the following areas: political science theories and concepts,
historical themes of political philosophy, founding documents of the U.S. and the
State of Massachusetts, origins of democratic government, governmental structures,
election processes and political parties, civic responsibilities, international relations,
U.S. foreign policy, historical developments in Western civilization, major events
in world history, key geographic concepts, and essential economic terms. This course
is designed to help students learn the skills needed to score well on the exam. This
online course is self-paced and a self-study. Not eligible of tuition waivers. $115
01/13 - 05/25 WEB SVENCONIS
CAR 910 75 19840
MTEL Reading Specialist Test Prep
Field 08. The ONLINE Reading Specialist MTEL Exam (Field 08) Test Prep Course has
as its goal to increase student proficiency in the following areas: basics of reading
and writing development, reading and writing processes, evaluation and assessment
of reading and writing skills, and the professional knowledge and roles of the reading
specialist. This course is designed to help students learn the skills needed to score
well on the exam. This online course is self-paced and a self-study. Not eligible
for tuition waivers. $115
01/13 - 05/25 WEB SVENCONIS
CAR 911 75 19841
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SOS..Teacher Licensing in Massachusetts
Are you interested in becoming a teacher, but quickly change your mind every time
you visit DESE?s website? Whether you are new to teaching, considering a career change,
hoping to become a teacher or even licensed in another state, this workshop is for
you. Get a better understanding of the license process, and strategically develop
a long term plan, that will save you both time and money. This workshop is taught
by Lisa Lanteigne, HR Licensing Specialist in the Lawrence Public Schools. (2 hours)
Cost $37
*Note: Employees of Lawrence Public Schools should contact Lisa Lanteigne directly
in the Human Resources office for information and guidance on licensing.
05/07 6:30pm - 8:30pm R L
LANTEIGNE
CAR 877 80 19128 LC 103