Current Course Schedule

Preparing for the New York State Teacher Certification Exam—Content Specialty Test

This hybrid format workshop is designed to support teachers of Early Childhood (Birth–Grade 2) and Childhood Ed (Grades 1–6) preparing for the English Language Arts portion of the Content Specialty Test. During the one-and-a-half-hour synchronous workshop participants will get a brief overview of the test and work independently on practice questions. The workshop will also include a review of the answers for the practice questions. Mandatory asynchronous work is required for all participants who plan to register for this workshop. The asynchronous portion includes a video that explains how to register for the exam and offers suggestions for pacing yourself on test day.
  • Course Number
    CSTWS500N
  • Focus On
    Across Ages
  • Category
    Childhood / Elementary School, Early Childhood, Online, State Mandated Training and Certification Support
  • Registration Options and Cost
    $75 Course Fee

Sections

Summer 2 2024

  • Section 1:
    Date(s)
    August 1 | Online*
    Day and Time
    Thursday, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM ET *2 hours of asynchronous work is required
    Registration Deadline
    Jul 25, 2024
    Register
    • Tara Kirton
      Tara Kirton
      is an instructor in the early childhood department at Bank Street College. She also works as a Special Education Itinerant Teacher in preschool settings, and she is a consultant in public schools and PreK Centers facilitating professional learning opportunities on a variety of topics. Previously, Tara worked at the 92nd Street Y Nursery School for 12 years in various capacities, including Head Teacher, Assistant Teacher, and Associate Director for the summer camp. Kirton holds an MSEd in Early Childhood Special and General Education from Bank Street College and an MA in Public Communications from Fordham University. Her BA is from the State University of New York at Albany in English. Tara is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Early Childhood Education at Teachers College, Columbia University.