250 Pawtucket Blvd

Tyngsboro, MA 01879

(978)454-5411

    
 
 
 

Massachusetts Vocational Technical Teacher Testing Program

Greater Lowell Technical High School

250 Pawtucket Blvd.

Tyngsboro, MA  01879

Fax: 978-441-5344

The Massachusetts Vocational Technical Teacher Testing Program's role in the teacher licensure process consists of assessing the candidate's minimum competency in Vocational or Technical areas by administering both Written and Performance Exams.  

The Testing Program’s hours of operation are weekdays from 8:15 a.m. through 3:15 p.m.

The Massachusetts Vocational Technical Teacher Testing Program, located at Greater Lowell Technical High School in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts.

A.   Candidate Handbook  The Handbook contains detailed information on the Vocational Technical Teacher Testing Program.  Candidates are strongly urged to keep it on hand as a reference to be used to answer any questions that they may have regarding the testing process for Vocational Technical Teacher Testing Program Written and Performance Exams.

B.   Candidate Test Registration To register for a written and/or performance exam you need to print the registration form and mail it to our office along with your exam fee.  Your registration form and fee MUST be received by the deadline date.

C.   Calendar - Calendar of Exam Dates and Deadlines

CLICK HERE FOR A DOWNLOADABLE / PRINTABLE CALENDAR  (PDF)

D.   Test Outlines and Resources - Set of outlines with detailed information about each Written and Performance Examination.

VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER TESTING

PROGRAM PERSONNEL

 Testing Program Director:                                       Richard Marchand

Administrative Secretary:                                         Lisa Joslin

                                                                                        (978) 441-4946

                                                                                        ljoslin@gltech.org

Program E-Mail Address:                                         techteachtest@gltech.org

Please Mail All Correspondence To:                     Greater Lowell Technical High School

                                                                                        250 Pawtucket Blvd.

                                                                                        Tyngsboro, MA  01879

                                                                                        ATT: TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM

 


MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM

DATES OF IMPORTANCE

MAY 2009 THROUGH DECEMBER 2009

 

WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS (W)

 

WRITTEN EXAM DATE

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION

April 11, 2009

April 1, 2009

July 25, 2009

July 15, 2009

September 12, 2009

September 2, 2009

October 3, 2009

September 23 2009

December 5, 2009

November 23, 2009

 

All written exams will be scheduled on Saturdays at 9:00 AM at the Greater Lowell Technical High School, 250 Pawtucket Boulevard, Tyngsboro, Massachusetts.  Registration will be in the school’s lobby beginning at 8:00 AM and ending at 8:45 AM.

 

PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION (P)

 

 

PERFORMANCE EXAM DATE

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION

 

 

**May 16, 2009

April 13, 2009

 

 

**November 14, 2009

October 12, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

**The exam will be given on May 16, 2009 and November 14, 2009.  An additional performance exam may be held on May 30, 2009 and November 21, 2009 if the number of Candidates exceeds the test site capacity which will be determined by the Teacher Testing Program.

       

 

Listed performance exams are held on Saturdays at 8:30 AM; registration at 8:00 AM Occasionally, additional exams are held later in the day to accommodate additional candidates.  Candidates will be notified in writing regarding test location, date, and time by the Massachusetts, Vocational Technical Teacher Testing Program.

 

A performance exam will be administered in each round for every test area in which at least three candidates are registered.  However, a performance exam will be scheduled at least once during the school year in every vocational technical licensure area.  Please consult the candidate handbook for more information regarding the performance examinations.

 

Technical Teacher Testing Program Office Hours:

8:15 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday through Friday

 

For more information call (978) 441-4946 or

Visit us at www.gltech.org/TeacherTesting.htm

 

Fax:  (978) 441-5344

Email:  techteachtest@gltech.org


 

MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM

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Massachusetts Vocational Technical Teacher Testing Program

Greater Lowell Technical High School

250 Pawtucket Boulevard

Tyngsboro, MA  01879-2199

E-Mail: techteachtest@gltech.org

www.gltech.org

 

 


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WRITTEN AND PERFORMANCE EXAM OUTLINES

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**ATTENTION CANDIDATES:

Please be aware that these exams are continuously being updated and revised to stay in line with current trade standards, consequently, the outlines are continuously being updated and revised.  Those included on this site are reflective of the exams at this time.

Upon receipt of your completed Registration Form and Exam Fee you will receive an Admission Package that will include an outline that is appropriate for the Written or Performance Exam that you are registered to take.

(LISTED NUMERICALLY BY TEST CODE)

1 AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS
2 AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR AND REFINISHING
3 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
4 BAKING
5 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
6 CABINETMAKING
7 CARPENTRY
8 DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
9 PROGRAMMING AND WEB DEVELOPMENT
10 COSMETOLOGY
11 CULINARY ARTS
12 DIESEL TECHNOLOGY
13 DRAFTING
14 ELECTRICITY
15 ELECTRONICS
16 FASHION TECHNOLOGY
17 GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS
18 HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION
19 HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
20 MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY
21 MAJOR APPLIANCE INSTALLATION/REPAIRING
22 MARINE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY
23 MASON AND TILE SETTING
24 METAL FABRICATION & JOINING TECHNOLOGIES
25 INFORMATION SUPPORT SERVICES AND NETWORKING
26 OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
27 PAINTING & DESIGN TECHNOLOGIES
28 PLUMBING
29 RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING
30 SHEET METAL WORKING
31 POWER EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY
32 WELDING
33 MEDICAL ASSISTING
34 HEALTH ASSISTING
35 DENTAL ASSISTING
37 HORTICULTURE
38 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
39 BIOTECHNOLOGY
40 MARKETING
41 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
42 EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE

 

     

Greater Lowell Technical High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. Please contact Ms. Valerie K. Murphy, Title IX / Section 504 Coordinator at 978.441.4955, vmurphy@gltech.org or contact Kathy Tierney, Director of Human Resources at 978-441-4892, ktierney@gltech.org for information.