In order to become a teacher in Connecticut you must become certified. The goal here is to connect you to the resources you need to become certified. You'll fine information here related to (a) teacher certification requirements, and (b) library resources to help you prepare for tests required for certification.
For each certification area there is a test name and a test code. For example, for secondary school English, the test name is English Language Arts: Content and Analysis and the test code is #5039.
Over time, the State of Connecticut has updated the tests required for certification. When this occurs, the test code number is changed as well. So, if you use only the guide(s) for a recently outdated test code, you may not be as well prepared as you could be.
Keep in mind that the test code for a print format test is generally a 3 digit code, while the online version has 4 digits. For example in chemistry, which has the test code 245, 5245 is the computerized version and 245 is the paper version of the test (sometimes it may be seen as 0245)
If you have questions or are uncertain about which test(s) you need to take, consult sites at the State Department of Education or at the Educational Testing Services (ETS) website.
The library has print books, online books, and other online resources to help you prepare for the exams. Note there are also some freely available guides on the Educational Testing Services website for most subjects.
Applicants seeking certification in Connecticut generally must pass one or more of the assessments in this document, depending on the endorsement areas sought.
New York State teachers, administrators, and pupil personnel service providers are required to hold a New York State certificate for employment in the State’s public schools. The Office of Teaching Initiatives issues certificates to certify that an individual has met required degree, coursework, assessment, and experience requirements. There are numerous certificates titles in three major categories: classroom teaching, administrative and supervisory, and pupil personnel service (e.g., school counselor, psychologist, social worker).
Get specific information about a test, including when and where you can take the test, and access preparation materials
Contains 71 terms a teacher may encounter on the exam. These terms can be studied as flashcards, or in the form of online quizzes and interactive assessments. Terms include such concepts as grapheme, fluency, and miscue analysis.
The practice tests are full-length sample tests that also include an answer key worksheet, sample responses, and other evaluation information. The practice test is designed to help candidates become familiar with the structure and content of the test and identify areas in which to focus their studies. The Foundations of Reading practice test also includes analyses for the multiple-choice questions, providing both the correct answer for each question and an explanation for why other responses are incorrect, as an additional aid to help examinees prepare for the test. For tests 002 and 801 - Early Childhood; test 890 - Foundations of Reading; and test 802 for Reading Specialist.
A practice exam from the test-makers.
Foundations of Reading Study Guide: Sample practice questions that look similar to the true test format.
The National Institute for Literacy developed this 60-page guide for Reading First initiatives, in conjunction with The Partnership for Reading and the US Department of Education. Focuses on kindergarten through grade three.
Print books available at Haas, both in the Reserve Section and stacks (4th floor):
Call Number: L128.C86.S7 2018
There are many print study materials available, as well as those that are online. You can find them on the Fourth Floor of the Haas Library in the LB2367 section, or on Reserves, located behind the Circulation Desk at Haas. Below are a few of the print books available. Check WestSearch for the latest list of Praxis guides available through WCSU and other CSUs.
Call Number: WCSU H H62.5.U5 S78 2005
ISBN: 9780886853815
Call Number: WCSU H LB2367.75 .P74 2004
ISBN: 0886852625
Call Number: WCSU HAAS LB2367.75 K47 2012
ISBN: 9781118090466
Publication Date: John Wiley, c2012 (2nd ed.)
Call Number: WCSU H LB2367.75 .S88 2004
ISBN: 0886852838
Call Number: WCSU H LB2367.75 .S782 2003
ISBN: 9780886852429
Call Number: WCSU H LB2805 .S822 2003
ISBN: 0886852595
Call Number: WCSU HAAS LB1762 P753 2011
ISBN: 9781576857700
Publication Date: LearningExpress, c2011
Call Number: WCSU H Q182 .S25 2005
ISBN: 9780886852160
Publication Date: 2005
Sciences : content knowledge, biology, chemistry, earth and space science, general science, physics, combination tests. Guide to sciences content knowledge.
Call Number: WCSU HAAS Q182 P72 2012
ISBN: 9781610726573
Publication Date: Mometrix Media, c2012
Call Number: WCSU HAAS QA43 M373 2012
ISBN: 9781118085554
Publication Date: John Wiley, c2012
Special education : core knowledge : study guide : practice & review by ETS
Call Number: WCSU H LC3981 .S562 2002
ISBN: 9780886852177
Call Number: WCSU Web Resource LB1570 P37 2012eb WCSU ACCESS
ISBN: 9781118223949
Publication Date: 2012-09-05
Call Number: WCSU Web Resource QA43 M373 2012eb WCSU ACCESS
ISBN: 9781118204832
Publication Date: 2012-01-04
Praxis PPST I by Sharon A. Wynne
Call Number: WCSU Web Resource LB1771 W96 2010eb WCSU ACCESS
ISBN: 9781607876892
Publication Date: Boston : XAMonline Inc., 2010
Call Number: WCSU Web Resource LB2367.75 P677 2011eb WCSU ACCESS
ISBN: 9781576859414
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Call Number: WCSU Web Resource LB1762 .F86 2006eb ebook
ISBN: 9780071489416
Publication Date: [Princeton, N.J.] : Educational Testing Service, c2006
ETS offers some free Praxis test prep resources as well as resources for sale.
