Are you struggling to pass the MTEL? Are you feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to focus your study time? Try one of the various MTEL Preparation Workshops at Fitchburg State University. This spring 2017, we are offering workshops in the following areas:

• Communication and Literacy
• Early Childhood
• English *New*
• Foundations of Reading
• General Curriculum
• Math Subtest

Our workshops are conveniently offered in the evenings and on weekends to accommodate life’s busy schedule.

Consider taking an MTEL prep workshop if you are a:

• Non-degree seeking student who:
  • is enrolled at another institution and would like extra support
  • wishes to take the MTEL’s prior to enrolling in an initial licensure program
• A new Massachusetts resident who needs the MTEL for reciprocity
• Current Fitchburg State undergraduate or graduate student seeking initial licensure
• Licensed, experienced teacher looking to add additional license

 Top five benefits of taking an MTEL prep workshop at Fitchburg State

1. Top- notch Instructors - Our instructors consist of both current faculty members and seasoned professionals that are truly invested in seeing students succeed.
   
   
2. Helpful and Practical Course Content - The format of each workshop will be a little different, but all will give you:
• A better understanding of the content knowledge and subject matter for each area.
• A familiarity to the test format and layout, with the opportunity to try out the various types of questions, including open response questions.
• Strategies to succeed that will help instill a sense of confidence.
• Study guides and practice tests.
3. Consistency and Accountability

   Whether you are a current student, a seasoned teacher, or seeking your initial MA licensure, finding time to study for a test around all of your other commitments can be incredibly difficult. These workshops provide a consistent structure with a reasonable time commitment to prepare each week.

   A set and scheduled time to study each week can help prevent procrastination.

4. Comradery and Peer Support

   These tests can be stressful and overwhelming; developing a support system with others going through a similar process, can really help to quell anxiety.

   Fellow classmates make great study partners! Take advantage of getting to know others getting ready to take the MTEL tests.

5. Cost

   Admitted degree-seeking Fitchburg State students may enroll in these prep workshops free of charge! This is one of the only programs in the state that offers these free to their current matriculated students.

   Non-degree seeking students and community members may register for these workshops for the low price of $180 per workshop. These are some of the most affordable prep workshops around.

Interested in taking one of the spring MTEL prep workshops? Register today.  Workshop dates fill up fast. Still have questions? Call the Center for Professional Studies at 978-665-3636.