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
    Ages Birth - 6 Years, Grades 1 - 6
  • Category
    Childhood / Elementary School, Early Childhood, Online, State Mandated Training and Certification Support
  • Registration Options and Cost
    $75 Course Fee

Sections

Fall 2024

  • Section 1:
    Date(s)
    January 6 | Online
    Day and Time
    Monday, 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM ET
    Registration Deadline
    Jan 2, 2025
    Register
    • Tara Kirton
      Tara Kirton
      Tara Kirton, EdD, 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 earned a doctorate degree in Early Childhood Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Spring 2025

  • Section 1:
    Date(s)
    April 27| Online*
    Day and Time
    Sunday, 6:00-7:30 PM ET
    Registration Deadline
    Apr 18, 2025
    Register
    • Tara Kirton
      Tara Kirton
      Tara Kirton, EdD, 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 earned a doctorate degree in Early Childhood Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.