Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators

www.mava.us

Peter D. Dewar

Director of Professional Development

c/o Tri-County Regional Technical School

147 Pond Street Franklin, MA 02038

508.528.5400 x-208 Fax 508.528.6074

Vocational Technical Teacher Literacy Test Prep (VTEL)

REGISTRATION: www.MAVA.us

DATES: Thursday, November 8 and 15 and Saturday, November 10, 2012

TIME: Thursdays-4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. Saturday-8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

PLACE: Tri-County Regional Technical High School, 147 Pond Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Participants need to attend all 3 sessions

COST: $150

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Martha Raphael

Taking any standardized test can be difficult, especially if some time has passed since you sat in a classroom and were asked to write an essay. This preparation program will lead you through a review of basic grammar and the mechanics of writing, focusing on the 5-paragraph essay and the development of the responsive essay. Practice with VTEL type questions and scoring rubrics will offer test takers an opportunity to become familiar with the process and gain confidence in the ability to do well on the VTEL.

This course is a 3-session review of the mechanics of writing, grammar review, and spelling. Emphasis will be on the development of the 5-paragraph persuasive essay and the development of the responsive essay.

VTEL TESTPlease be reminded that the next test is scheduled for November 17, 2012. You should register by October 5 to avoid paying a late fee. Make sure you are registering for the vocational teacher literacy test (VTEL) NOT (MTEL) Registration: www.mtel.nesinc.com