Below is a list of MTEL test preparation courses offered by Massachusetts colleges and universities. This list is provided solely as a resource. The list does not include all available test preparation courses and inclusion on this list does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of its quality or effectiveness in preparing candidates to pass the MTEL. Please contact institutions directly for current schedules and prices.
Colleges and universities that would like to add a preparation course link to this list may call
781-338-6668.
Organization | Contact | Offering (see website for details) | Fees/Comments |
American International College | 413-654-1744 margaret.kelliher@aic.edu | CLST Early Childhood Foundations of Reading General Curriculum - math Reading Specialist SEI (limited locations) | - AIC students/alumni - $100
- General public - $150
- Monday afternoons and Saturdays; multiple locations
- Minimum enrollment - 6 students
Registration form and information |
Bridgewater State University | 508-531-1264 MTEL@bridgew.edu | CLST Early Childhood English Foundations of Reading General Curriculum - Multi-Subject General Curriculum - Math Subtest MS Mathematics HS Mathematics | See website for course dates and fees. |
Bunker Hill Community College Community Education Program | Sonia Sharma 617-228-2462 ssha4746@bhcc.mass.edu | General Curriculum, Math | - $299
- 40 hours
- Sat. mornings, 1/26 - 3/30/2013
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Eastern Nazarene College Division of Teacher Education | 617-745-3534 | CLST, once a semester | - Current students - $20
- Minimum enrollment - 5 students
- Registration 1 month in advance of test recommended
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Fitchburg State University | 978-665-3636 cps@fitchburgstate.edu | Early Childhood Foundations of Reading Communication & Literacy Skills General Curriculum English | See website for course dates & fees |
Lesley University | 617-349-8427 rsugarma@lesley.edu | CLST Early Childhood Foundations of Reading General Curriculum - multi-subject General Curriculum - math Reading Specialist English as a Second Language | See website for course dates and fees. |
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | m.delisle@mcla.edu | Communication & Literacy General Curriculum - Math subtest Foundations of Reading | See website for course dates and fees. |
Middlesex Community College, Community Education & Training | 781-280-3669 | CLST Foundations of Reading | |
Mount Wachusett Community College | 978-632-6600 | CLST | |
Northern Essex Community College | Sandy Zappala 978-556-3064 | CLST; ESL; History; Elementary, Middle School and High School Math; General Curriculum: Multi-Subject; Foundations of Reading (online courses) | $100 for each online course, see Website for course dates and details |
Quinsigamond Community College | 508-751-7900 cce@gcc.mass.edu | CLST Reading CLST Writing | See website for course dates and fees. |
Regional Science Resource Center | 508-856-1562 wendy.cleaves@umassmed.edu | Middle School Math High School Math | |
Simmons College | 617-521-2577 patrick.cunniffe@simmons.edu | CLST Foundations of Reading General Curriculum - multi-subject General Curriculum - math | - Weekends
- See website for course dates and fees.
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Springfield College Educator Preparation and Licensure | 413-748-3146 ldelano@springfieldcollege.edu | CLST | - 1 credit, $988
- Monday evenings, 10 weeks
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UMass/Amherst Division of Continuing Education | 413-545-2701 mtel@educ.umass.edu | CLST | See website for workshop options and fees. |
UMass/Boston | 617-287-7900 mary@mtelprep.com | CLST - Reading CLST - Writing General Curriculum, Math Middle School, Math | - $275 ea. CLST Reading & Writing
- $450 ea. GC-Math & MS Math.
- " self-paced, online, interactive course
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UMass/Dartmouth Professional & Continuing Education | 508-999-8098 talmeida@umassd.edu | CLST Foundations of Reading General Curriculum, Math | - $200
- Classes on Fridays or Saturdays
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Westfield State University | 413-572-8020 dgceadmissions@wsc.ma.edu | CLST | See website for course dates & fees |
Wheelock College | Brenda Bee Mtelprep@wheelock.edu 617-879-1213 | Communications and Literacy Early Childhood Foundations of Reading General Curriculum - Math General Curriculum - Multi-Subject | Non-matriculated student fee $125-175 per course. Classes typically on Saturdays with a follow-up class online. MTEL Prep courses are free to Wheelock students and Wheelock alum who have graduated within one year of the MTEL prep course offering. |
The below listed materials are the only official MTEL test preparation resources and are available on the MTEL website at no cost.
Test Information Guides - The booklets familiarize test-takers with the format and content of the tests. The booklets contain detailed information on how to prepare for the tests, including how to develop a study outline and what to expect on the day of the test. The booklets also provide sample test items and responses.
Test Objectives - The objectives list identifies content on the tests. The test objectives can be used to develop a study outline.
Practice Tests - Full-length sample tests that are similar to operational MTEL tests are available for most fields, and include worksheets for calculating a total score and identifying areas for further study. If you are retaking a test, information from your score report about test subarea performance may also be useful for preparation.
Test Preparation Video - The video provides an overview of the study resources available through the MTEL program and how they can be used to help you prepare for the test.
Computer-based Testing Tutorial - The tutorial demonstrates how to navigate a test that is given on computer, how to indicate answers, and how to use the features of a computer-based test.
Educator Preparation Provider Info - Although designed for use by higher education faculty, this guide provides information that may also be helpful to candidates, including additional sample open response items and analyses for the Communication and Literacy Skills and General Curriculum tests.