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 | 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
|
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
|
| 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
Northern Essex Community College offers sign-language interpretation for candidates who are deaf and hard of hearing. |
| 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 | 617-521-2171
patrick.bryant@simmons.edu | CLST
Foundations of Reading
General Curriculum - multi-subject
General Curriculum - math | - Weekends
- See website for course dates and fees.
|
Springfield College
Educator Preparation and Licensure | 413-748-3146
ldelano@springfieldcollege.edu | CLST | - .5 credit, $554.40
- Monday evenings, 7 weeks
|
UMass/Amherst
Division of Continuing Education | 413-545-2701
mtel@educ.umass.edu | CLST | See website for workshop options and fees. |
| UMass/Boston | 617-287-7625
Student.servicesEd@umb.edu | CLST Reading
CLST Writing
General Curriculum, Math
General Curriculum, Multi
Foundations of Reading
Early Childhood
English as a Second Language | See website for course dates and fees. |
UMass/Dartmouth
Professional & Continuing Education | 508-999-8098
talmeida@umassd.edu | CLST
Foundations of Reading
General Curriculum, Math | - $200
- Classes on Fridays or Saturdays
|
| Westfield State University | 413-572-8020
dgceadmissions@wsc.ma.edu | CLST | See website for course dates & fees. |
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.
