How many tests does one have to take to get their teaching license..?
Danip24
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Hi! I am a teacher for 7 years now.
First you have to take the LAST. Then you have to take the ATS-W. Next comes the CST. (Main test for whatever it is you want to teach; science, s.s., elementary....) A lot of it has changed since I got my certification now the rules are different. Go to this website and it will direct you:
www.nysed.gov
You will find all that you need to know on there. If you have ANY questions I can def. help you out.
mishmosh328
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3: LAST, CST, and ATS-W
Mrs B to Be
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yup 3.....plus you need your masters =)
ilonka020
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thanks girls, one more thing..which test do u take for the masters the GMAT or is there another one? I don't mean to be annoying i'm just trying to figure out whether im gonna do my masters after i graduate in May and if teaching is something i wanna get into.
Danip24
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Not all Masters programs require you to take your gres. it depends on what program you want to take. you are def. not annoying. it's a big decision. i would suggest that if you are able to, visit a classroom to see if this is what you want to do.
PoppedInASnap
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ughhh
because of my dyslexia i took the cst 6 times and failed by 2 points each time. I even got alawyer and they boe did nothing
Danip24
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You weren't given extra time? Do you have a diagnosis? You should have been given xtra time.
Mrs B to Be
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Posted by MrsFazz2B
ughhh
because of my dyslexia i took the cst 6 times and failed by 2 points each time. I even got alawyer and they boe did nothing
ugh! i feel for you!!! my brother dealt with the same thing when he was trying to take his compency test for the electrical union......dont give up, you'll pull through it.....he found a way!
ilonka020
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Posted by Danip24
Not all Masters programs require you to take your gres. it depends on what program you want to take. you are def. not annoying. it's a big decision. i would suggest that if you are able to, visit a classroom to see if this is what you want to do.
Thanks that helps alot.
PHJT09
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I had to take the GRE to even apply to grad school....during my last year in school I took the LAST, CST, and ATS-W.
I'm not sure if you HAVE to pass the CST before getting a teaching job, but the district I work in did require it. Other districts might have different requirements regarding the content test.
stacyconway
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you definitely have to take the three tests for certification purposes. If you have an undergraduate degree in education you have 3 years to get your Master's Degree. I went to Hofstra U for mine and I did not need to take the GREs. You will however need to have a certain amount of proffessional development hours each year to continue your certification. I am not sure since I obtained my certification before they changed the requirements. Good luck!
yngcpl92203
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yup its 3 unfortunately. but they come around several times a year. $88 for each test each time you need to take it.
stephlovesseyi
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It depends on the state, but in DC, you need praxis I and II, and student teaching.
stephlovesseyi
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Posted by Danip24
Not all Masters programs require you to take your gres. it depends on what program you want to take. you are def. not annoying. it's a big decision. i would suggest that if you are able to, visit a classroom to see if this is what you want to do.
I didn't have to take the GRE for my master program, I had to take the Praxis I exam.
Vineyard72509
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I was certified @ St. Joes and I had to take 4 tests... LAST, ATS-W, and 2 CST's- one for multi-subject, and one for special ed- but that could be because I'm dual certified. If you are looking into becoming a teacher, I HIGHLY recommend their program! GOOD LUCK!
