MTEL Preparation Seminar Series
The Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) program was initiated by the Massachusetts Department of Education in 1998 as part of our statewide education reform initiative for educators seeking PreKindergarten to grade 12 licenses. The MTEL program includes a test of communication and literacy skills (test #01) as well as tests of subject matter knowledge. The tests are designed to ensure that Massachusetts educators can communicate adequately with students, parents/guardians, and other educators and that they are knowledgeable in the subject matter of the license sought. Please see the Massachusetts DOE MTEL website for specific information on which test(s) are required for the Teacher license you wish to seek.
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Bridgewater State College have partnered to form an MTEL Preparation Seminar Series. Click here to view the Fall 2008 Schedule (opens as pdf file). For individuals looking to enroll in an Initial Teacher License program, please review the information below.
For additional information on the MTEL Preparation Seminar Series, please contact Melissa Pacheco, Senior Program Specialist, at mpacheco@umassd.edu or call (508) 990-1160 ext. 125.
Initial License Program, Post Baccalaureate
Teacher candidates who already hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited four year institution, may earn an initial license by following a sequence of courses at the post baccalaureate level in preparation for the initial teaching license. To prepare for an initial license at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, students must successfully pass the required MTEL tests and complete the sequence of education courses. The Post-Baccalaureate program includes content courses that require prepracticum assignments in local area schools and one full semester of student teaching, For those already teaching, a supervised internship may be arranged.
Post Baccalaureate Program Sheets
- Elementary Education (grades 1-6) [details]
- Middle School (grades 5-8) [details]
- Secondary Education (grades 8-12) [details]
For additional information on the Initial License Programs, please contact Traci Almeida, Academic Advisor, Graduate Programs at talmeida@umassd.edu or call (508) 678-3636.
