Teaching Questions

If you want the opportunity to teach K-12, besides the LAST, which which writing assessment test do you take? I know there is also a CST. I assume you have the opportunity to take more than one type of CST test- but do you need to take special courses for each subject. Any clarifications will be sooo helpful. Thanks.

You also have to take the ATS-w, unless that has changed in the last 2 years. You generally need a degree in education, plus the tests to get state certified. Whatever subject you want to teach is what you must take the CST for. I took the elementary ed CST. But they go by subject for other areas. NOt sure if I helped answer your question, hope it helped.

I just took the LAST, CST(multi subject one) and ATS-W which certified me for elem ed (grades 1-6)
Once I receive my BA ( jUNE!! YAY!) I will be officially certified to teach grades 1-6

Hope this helps!

I am Elementary Ed certified (K-6).
I took the Last, ATSW,CST--and the next step is the videotape--Good luck!!!!

Thanks for your help. Pretty much the LAST, ATW-S and the CST is what you need to get certified. If you want the opportunity to teach highschool besides elementary you need to pick a specialized field, right?

Also, it looks like Hunter College requires you to take the LAST prior to applying- is this correct? TIA

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Posted by Rina

Thanks for your help. Pretty much the LAST, ATW-S and the CST is what you need to get certified. If you want the opportunity to teach highschool besides elementary you need to pick a specialized field, right?

Also, it looks like Hunter College requires you to take the LAST prior to applying- is this correct? TIA

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i dont know about your hunter college question, but as far as teaching HS, there are a few certifications that are k-12. Subjects like art, phys ed, music, special ed... those subjects can be k-12... if you want to teach english, math, science, foreign lang, social studies, etc, you need a specialized certification, that is usually 7-12 (and with a few additional courses can be 5-12) HTH!

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Posted by Rina

Thanks for your help. Pretty much the LAST, ATW-S and the CST is what you need to get certified. If you want the opportunity to teach highschool besides elementary you need to pick a specialized field, right?

Also, it looks like Hunter College requires you to take the LAST prior to applying- is this correct? TIA

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I went to Hunter and got my El. Ed. degree there, and I did not have to take the LAST before I was accepted....however, things may have changed since then ( I graduated in 2000)