NYC Teaching Fellows

NYC Teaching Fellows 2017 TESTING GUIDE

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Using this Guide

We are thrilled you have enrolled in our 2017 Summer Cohort and are excited to work with you as you start your journey as a NYC Teaching Fellow. As a Fellow, you will work with our office, the New York State Education Department, and your assigned university to receive certification in NY State. This Testing Guide will help you prepare to take your New York State teaching certification exams, which are required for you to enter the classroom this fall. This guide includes an outline of your next steps, important timelines for your exams, and resources to help you prepare. We have also included information about the GRE General Test which is a requirement for your university enrollment. Once you have completed all requirements and submitted documentation to New York State, you will be issued a Transitional B Certificate. This certificate enables you to teach as a full-time appointed teacher while completing your master's degree, and is valid for up to three years provided you remain in good standing with the program. In addition to this guide, stay tuned for updates and reminders from our office leading up to pre-service training and your final testing deadline(s). These resources are provided to help you stay organized and up-to-date on all requirements as you begin your teaching career with the NYC Department of Education.

"As teachers we are able to positively influence many generations to come. In order for us to be successful at this, it is necessary to work hard to be prepared. I would tell all Fellows going through the process that it may be challenging and require a lot of hard work. However, our work will continue the positive cycle and pay it forward." -Raven Moore, Cohort 12 NYC Teaching Fellow

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Information on the Teacher Certification Exams

As an alternative certification candidate, you will receive an entry-level certificate, known as a Transitional B certificate, while completing your master's degree. This certificate is valid for up to three years if a Fellow remains in good standing with the program. Upon completion of your master's degree and additional state requirements, you will be eligible to apply for an Initial Certificate to continue your career as a teacher.

Required Exams

As we previewed in your Welcome Guide, NY State regulations require you pass a series of certification exams in order to be eligible for a Transitional B Certificate. These exams include the Educating All Students (EAS) and at least one Content Specialty Test (CST). Due to the challenging nature of some exams, the Board of Regents has also created temporary safety nets for the EAS and some CSTs. Additional information about safety nets for specific exams can be found in the tables below.

Please note, candidates for teacher certification in New York State will no longer be required to take and pass the ALST (Academic Literacy Skills Test) for certification as of March 14, 2017.

Test

Description

Safety Net Information

Educating All Students (EAS)

Measures the professional and pedagogical knowledge and skills necessary to teach all students effectively in New York State public schools.

The safety net sets the passing score from the original 520 to 500. Please click here for more information.

Cost** Design and Framework

$102

EAS Test Design and Framework

Study Guide

Content Specialty Test(s) (CST)*

These exams measure knowledge and skills in the content area of a candidate's field of certification. The exact exam that Fellows must take is determined by their subject certification area.

Varies based on the exam Please see below

$119$328

See below

*The CST exam(s) you are required to take will depend on your subject area. For more information on the tests that you are required to take, please refer to the chart below. **Fees are subject to change and are determined by NYSTCE. All indicated fees are for computer-based testing.

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Content Specialty Test(s)

While all Fellows must take the EAS, which CST(s) you take depends on the subject area you are assigned to teach. Please refer to the table below to find out which CST exam(s) are required for your subject area.

Additionally, the Board of Regents has approved a set of safety nets for re-developed CST exams including English, Math, Spanish and the Multi-Subject (Teachers of Childhood) exams. The safety net allows you to choose to take either the safety net (old version) CST or the redeveloped CST. Where applicable, we have included information about the safety nets below, but please visit the NYSTCE website for more information on how to prepare.

Your Assigned Subject Area Biology/Biology Immersion Chemistry/Chemistry Immersion Earth Science

English

English as a Second Language (K-12)

Math/ Math Immersion

Physics Spanish

Common Branch Bilingual Education

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Content Specialty Test(s) ? Name and Number

Biology (006)

Chemistry (007)

Earth Science (008)

English Language Arts (003)

ESL Fellows may take and pass any CST offered by NYSTCE to meet the requirements for Transitional B certification. To find a list of all CST exams, please click here. Mathematics (004)

Physics (009)

Spanish (129)

Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (Grades 1-6)

Safety Net (If

Applicable)

Safety Net English (903)

Safety Net Math (904)

Safety Net Spanish (020) Safety Net Multi-

Test Design and Study Material

Test Framework Preparation Guide Test Framework Preparation Guide Test Framework Preparation Guide Test Framework Study Guide Safety Net Prep Material

Test Framework Study Guide Formula Sheet Safety Net Prep Material Test Framework Preparation Guide Test Framework Safety Net Prep Material

Test Framework Study Guide

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Special Education ? Moderate/Severe (1-

6)

Special Education (712)

Special Education (712) ? Bilingual Extension

Special Education ? Moderate/Severe (7-

12) Special Education (7-

12) ? English Extension

Special Education (712) - Social Studies

Extension

Part 1: Literacy and English Language Arts (221)

Part 2: Mathematics (222) Part 3: Arts and Sciences

(245)

Multi-Subject: Secondary Teachers (Grades 7-12)

Part 1: Literacy and English Language Arts (241)

Part 2: Mathematics (242) Part 3: Arts and Sciences

(245)

Subject (902)

Formula Sheet (For Part 2) Safety Net Prep Material

Test Framework Study Guide: Parts 1&2 Study Guide: Part 3 Formula Sheet (For Part 2)

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