Current Course Schedule

Preparing for the New York State Teacher Certification Exam—Content Specialty Test (Grades 7-12)

This hybrid format workshop is designed to support teachers of middle and high school (Grades 7-12) preparing for the English Language Arts portion of the Content Specialty Test. During the synchronous workshop participants will get a brief overview of the test, work on practice questions and review the answers as a group. 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
    CSTWS501N
  • Focus On
    Grades 7 - 12
  • Category
    Middle School / Early Adolescence, Middle School / High School, Online, State Mandated Training and Certification Support
  • Registration Options and Cost
    $75 Course Fee

Sections

Fall 2024

  • Section 1:
    Date(s)
    January 5 | Online
    Day and Time
    Sunday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET
    Registration Deadline
    Jan 2, 2025
    Register
    • Maxine Townsend
      Maxine Townsend
      Maxine Townsend, MSEd, earned her degrees in Educational Leadership and an MSEd in Special Education, Adolescents with Learning Disabilities, both from Hunter College, CUNY. She holds a BA in Studio Art and Marketing from Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.

Spring 2025

  • Section 1:
    Date(s)
    April 27| Online*
    Day and Time
    Sunday, 6:00- 7:30 PM ET
    Registration Deadline
    Apr 20, 2025
    Register
    • Maxine Townsend
      Maxine Townsend
      Maxine Townsend, MSEd, earned her degrees in Educational Leadership and an MSEd in Special Education, Adolescents with Learning Disabilities, both from Hunter College, CUNY. She holds a BA in Studio Art and Marketing from Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT.