Educator Courses
MTEL TEST PREP
Students may enroll in MTEL prep online courses between August 20th - December 1. Please call 1-800-818-3434 to register. Provide a valid phone # and email. Once enrolled please email Career_Training@middlesex.mass.edu for your online course logon information or call 781-280-3663. NOTE: All MTEL and TEAS 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. $110
09/12 - 12/31 WEB SVENCONIS
CAR 602 75 17176
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. $110
09/12-12/31 WEB SVENCONIS
CAR 635 75 17177
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. $110
09/12 - 12/31 WEB SVENCONIS
CAR 858 75 17178
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. $110
09/12 - 12/31 WEB SVENCONIS
CAR 859 75 17179
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. $110
09/12 - 12/31 WEB SVENCONIS
CAR 878 32 17187
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. $110.
09/12 - 12/31 WEB SVENCONIS
CAR 894 75 17511
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. $110
09/12 - 12/31 WEB SVENCONIS
CAR 897 75 17551
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Effective Strategies and Instruction for Students With Disabilities - Eligible for
15 PDP's for Massachusetts educators:
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
meetings, Bedford, MA campus.
All other classwork will be online. (15 hours) $169 Note: Eligible for 15 Professional Development Points for teachers, guidance counselors,
and administrators who need to re-certify. Questions email ellisl@middlesex.mass.edu
10/03 - 11/14 5:00pm - 7:30pm W
B WOODS
CAR 893 30 17533 HH 115
Building an Online Community of Practice (CoP) for Teachers-PDP’s
The course identifies the concepts, definitions, and practical management and participation
of an online community of practice for working teachers. Course participants will:
Learn why networking with other professionals online to discuss, innovate, and collaborate
to solve problems or share best practices can help them develop professionally. Understand
how to effectively participate or moderate in an online community through practical
engagement methodologies of connectivism, netnography, connective capital, and personal
learning networks (PLNs). Plan/Build a Community of Practice online, apply the methodologies
in your own educators’ online community through sharing practices, thinking critically,
and conducting hybrid community events. This is a hybrid class that has three required on-campus classroom meetings on October
9th, 23rd and November 14th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Not eligible for tuition waivers. (15 hours) $169
Note: Eligible for 15 Professional Development Points for K-12 Educations/Administrators
who need to recertify.
10/09 - 11/20 5:30pm - 7:30pm T L
SCIUTO
CAR 898 80 17537 LC 102
Just Breathe: Mindfulness, Meditation & Yoga in the Classroom-PDP’s
This two day professional development workshop is full of information to help you
easily bring yoga, mindfulness and meditation techniques into your classroom. We will
review the basics and philosophy of yoga, including the origin and history to develop
a complete understanding of the content. The most common yoga poses for children will
be introduced as well as guided meditations and mindfulness techniques. You will leave
with an assortment of yoga poses, activities and lesson plans…including desk yoga
ideas. There is a materials fee of $20 payable to the instructor on the first day of class
via cash or check. Make checks payable to Sharon Marrama. Materials include: manual,
lesson plans, activity ideas, music playlists, and hand-outs. Not eligible for tuition
waivers. (15 hours) $200
Note: Eligible for 15 Professional Development Points for K-12 Educators/Administrators
who need to recertify.
CAR 900 30 17558 S B
MARRAMA
1st Session: 10/20 10am-6pm HH-109
2nd session: 10/27 11am-4pm BH-002
Portuguese Language & Culture-PDP’s
The course is designed for a successful learning of the Luso (Portuguese) world (language
and culture). It includes fundamental of the Portuguese Language and its variations.
Learners will be exposed to the cultural and linguistic heritage of the eight Portuguese-speaking
nations (Portugal, Brazil, Cape Verde, Angola, Mozambique, East Timor, Sao Tome &
Principe, and Guinea Bissau). Currently, Portuguese is a language spoken by approximately
250 million people in every single continent. It is a language of a great people who
in only about 100 years sailed all the oceans and every major sea. This is a hybrid course and will have four face to face meetings and 5 hours of independent
work: October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th. Not eligible for tuition waivers. Note: Eligible
for 15 Professional Development Points for K-12 Educators/Administrators who need
to recertify. (15 hours) $169
10/04 - 10/25 5:30pm - 8:30pm R L
CARVAHLO
CAR 901 80 17549 LC-210
Cultural Differences in Education-PDP’s
Learn about the varied influences that can often impact positive engagement and learning
with English Language Learners. This course will help support the non-core educators
despite possible language, and or, cultural barriers. Specific topics will include:
language and learning, varying venues for support, cultural differences that influence
attitudes towards education, and recommendations on how to best understand, obtain
and sustain the drive towards a lifetime of learning for all involved. This is a hybrid course that requires 3 on-campus classroom meetings on: October 1st,
22nd & November 5th 4pm-7pm. The remaining 8 hours are completed online. Note: Eligible
for 15 Professional Development Points for educators who are looking to recertify
their license. The intended audience for this course are Non-core Educators (Art,
Music, PE, Health, etc.) Not eligible for tuition waivers. (15 hours) $169
10/01 - 11/5 4:00pm - 7:00pm M B
HODDGSON
CAR 902 35 17565 NA G17
NEW! S.O.S. Teacher Licensing (made easy) in the State of 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. This workshop which will give you a better understanding of the license process,
and also help you to 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. (1 ½ hours) $35
*Note: Employees of Lawrence Public Schools should contact Lisa Lanteigne directly
in the Human Resources office for information and guidance on licensing.
10/16 6:30pm - 8:30pm T B
LANTEIGNE
CAR 877 30 17189 NA G11
12/04 6:30pm - 8:30pm T L
LANTEIGNE
CAR 877 80 17188 LC 103