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Teacher Professional Development
ONLINE 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, Human Resources Licensing Specialist in the Lawrence Public Schools.
(1.5 hours) $37
*Note: Employees of Lawrence Public Schools should contact Lisa Lanteigne directly in the Human Resources office for information and guidance on licensing.
03/30 - 03/30 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tuesday WEB Course
Course Number: CAR 877 80 CRN:19128 Professor: LANTEIGNE
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Earn 15 points towards your licensure or recertification for K-12. Certificate awarded
upon completion. Questions about PDP points please email: career_training@middlesex.mass.edu
Effective Strategies & Instruction for Students with Disabilities
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 three required on-campus
classroom meetings on March 9, 23, & April 9 from 5pm-7:30pm. (15 hours) $189
Note: Eligible for 15 Professional Development Points for teachers, guidance counselors and administrators who need to recertify.
03/02 - 04/06 5:30pm - 7:30pm Tuesday WEB Course
Course Number: CAR 893 30 CRN:19253 Professor: WOODS
Introduction to Supporting Autism Spectrum Students
Participants in this (15 hour) PDP eligible course will be introduced to concepts,
data, information and best practices which support their ability to: Understand and
apply the most current definition of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to their teaching
and classroom environment; Learn about the educational needs and behavioral characteristics
of learners on the Autism Spectrum; Become familiar with strategies and best practices
to support their students in their classroom who have been identified as learners
on the Autism Spectrum; Learn strategies to apply best practices using Universal Design
for Instruction for students with disabilities and with diverse learning styles. This
is a hybrid class that has three required on-campus classroom meetings on March 11,
25, & April 8 from 5pm-7:30pm. (15 hours) $189
03/04 - 04/08 5:30pm - 7:30pm Thursday WEB Course
Professor: WOODS
Course Number: CAR 933 30 CRN:19983
MTEL TEST PREP
Students may enroll in the MTEL prep online courses between December 1, 2020-March 1, 2021. To register please call 1-800-818-3434. Upon completion of registration please email: ellisl@middlesex.mass.edu Please note: All MTEL classes are not eligible for a tuition waiver.
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
01/11-05/31 WEB
Course Professor: SVENCONIS
Course Number: CAR 602 75 CRN:18776
Foundations of Reading MTEL test prep
***This course has been updated to be in alignment with the new CBT-based course,
Field 190***
Field 190. The ONLINE Foundations of Reading MTEL Test (Field 190) 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
01/11 - 05/31 WEB Course
Professor: SVENCONIS
Course Number: CAR 635 75 CRN: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
01/11 - 05/31 WEB Course
Professor: SVENCONIS
Course Number: CAR 858 75 CRN: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
01/11 - 05/31 WEB Course
Professor: SVENCONIS
Course Number: CAR 859 75 CRN:18793
English a Sec Language MTEL Test Prep
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 of tuition waivers. $115
01/11 - 05/31 WEB Course
Professor: SVENCONIS
Course Number: CAR 878 32 CRN: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
01/11 - 05/31 WEB Course
Professor: SVENCONIS
Course Number: CAR 894 75 CRN:19256
English MTEL Test Prep
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. $115
01/11 - 05/31 WEB Course
Professor: SVENCONIS
Course Number: CAR 897 75 CRN:19570
MTEL Early Childhood Test Prep
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
01/11 - 05/31 WEB Course
Professor: SVENCONIS
Course Number: CAR 904 75 CRN: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
01/11 - 05/31 WEB Course
Professor: SVENCONIS
Course Number: CAR 910 75 CRN: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
01/11 - 05/31 WEB Course
Professor: SVENCONIS
Course Number: CAR 911 75 CRN:19841
MTEL Business Field 19 Test Prep
This online course provides extensive practice in test preparation for the MTEL Business (field 19) exam. This course covers the following subareas tested on the MTEL exam: Business Management, Accounting and Quantitative Analysis, Economics, Marketing, Entrepreneurship and Business Technology, and Career Development and Personal Finance. The course is self-paced and has multiple topic reviews and practice exams with explanations. $115
01/11 - 05/31 WEB Course
Professor: SVENCONIS
Course Number: CAR 932 75 CRN:19977
Vocational Technical Literacy Skills MTEL Test Prep
The Vocational Training Test (fields 191 and 192) Online Prep Course has as its goal to increase student proficiency in the following areas: comprehension of reading selections, analysis of reading selections, the composition of essays, correct application of grammatical rules, vocabulary knowledge, and the accurate interpretation of data in various types of graphs and tables. Not eligible for tuition waivers. $115
01/11 - 05/31 WEB Course
Professor: SVENCONIS
Course Number: CAR 942 75 CRN:19978