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: 978-441-5433

The Massachusetts Department of Education, 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 Department of Education Vocational Technical Teacher TestingProgram, located at Greater Lowell Technical High School in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts.

  • 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.
  • Candidate Test Registration (pdf) 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.

Please be advised that the 2008-2009 Program Calendar will be posted by June30, 2008. 
Please check back for new exam dates.

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 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM

DATES OF IMPORTANCE

JULY 2007 THROUGH JUNE 2008

WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS (W)

WRITTEN EXAM DATE

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION

July 21, 2007

July 11, 2007

September 8, 2007

August 29, 2007

October 6, 2007

September 27, 2007

November 17, 2007

November 7, 2007

December 8, 2007

November 28, 2007

March 8, 2008

February 27, 2008

April 5, 2008

March 26, 2008

All written exams will be scheduled on Saturdays at 9:00 AM at the Greater Lowell Technical High School in the Testing Center, Room 3260, 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

**November 3, 2007

September 26, 2007

**May 31, 2008

April 16, 2008

**The exam will be given on November 3, 2007 and May 31, 2008.  An additional performance exam may be held on November 10, 2007 and June 7, 2008 if the number of Candidates exceeds the test site capacity which will be determined by the Teacher Testing Program.

Listed performance exam dates are held on Saturdays at 9:00 AM; registration at 8:30AM.  Candidates will be notified in writing regarding test location, date, and time by the Massachusetts Department of Education, 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:

8:00 AM to 3:30 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 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM
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Massachusetts Department of Education

Vocational Technical Teacher Testing Program

Greater Lowell Technical High School

250 Pawtucket Boulevard

Tyngsboro, MA  01879-2199

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
36 PRACTICAL NURSING (LPN)
37 HORTICULTURE
38 ENVIROMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

 

     

Greater Lowell Technical High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. Please contact Mr. Emmanuel Manolopoulos, Title IX / Section 504 Coordinator at 978.441.4955 or mmanolopoulos@gltech.org for information.