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North Coast Beginning Teacher Program

CSET WRITING TEST PREPARATION

CSET: Writing Skills is part of a new option to meet the state basic skills requirement. Candidates who have already passed the California Basic Educational Skills Test™ (CBEST®) DO NOT need to take CSET: Writing Skills. Candidates who pass all three subtests of CSET: Multiple Subjects AND the new CSET: Writing Skills test will be considered proficient in the skills of reading, writing, and mathematics and will not be required to take the CBEST. For more information about the basic skills requirement, please see “Certification Requirements” and/or visit the CTC’s Web site at www.ctc.ca.gov. You may also visit the CSET website at www.cset.nesinc.com/.

What will the workshop cover?

The North Coast Beginning Teacher Program is offering a writing test prep class to support students’ success with the CSET: Writing Skills Test. This Saturday class will concentrate on expository, persuasive, and expressive writing skills. Specifically, the class will focus on the skills of relevancy, coherence and clarity of writing. It will also cover syntax, structure and mechanics of sentence and paragraph formation. Participants will respond to typical constructed response questions and rubrics will be utilized to help each student learn how to enhance their writing skill level.

The North Coast Beginning Teacher Program is offering a test prep class to support teachers’ success with the CSET Writing Skills Test! The CSET Writing Skills Test Prep Workshop includes an overview of testing strategies, test format and timing, study strategies and will familiarize participants with the CSET website. It will also provide an opportunity to meet other teachers in similar content areas who might be interested in developing study partnerships.

The federal law referred to as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), will require some teachers to meet subject matter competency by taking the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET). The following are examples of teachers who may need to take the CSET:

1. Teachers who obtained a Multiple Subject Credential dated on or after July 1, 2002

2. New Single Subject teachers teaching on Supplementary credentials

3. Teachers wishing to add a subject authorization to their credentials

4. University students wishing to enter a Teaching Credential Program

5. Potential teachers or current substitute teachers wishing to pursue a teaching career

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