Title II Statement

United States Higher Education Act (HEA),
as Amended in 1998. Sec. 207
Also Known As Title II
Public Disclosure Statement

Springfield College Tops State Average Scores
Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure 2009 - 2010

Springfield College is proud to announce the 100 percent pass rate for our students who took the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) and completed an approved teacher preparation program infor 2009-2010, topping the state average pass rate of 98 percent. Candidates for educator licensure in Massachusetts must pass tests of communication and literacy skills, and the subject area of the license they are seeking.

All Springfield College teacher preparation programs have been approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education and meet the standards for national teacher education organizations. This mark of quality ensures that our students qualify for licensure in Massachusetts and enables them to easily get licensed/certified in other states. More information on Springfield College students’ MTEL results follows:

TEST	# SC Test-Takers	# SC Test Passers	SC Pass Rate	State Pass Rate
Communication Literacy Reading	80	80	100%	100%
Communication Literacy Writing	82	82	100%	100%
Academic Content Area Tests (with 10 or more SC test takers):
- Physical Education	59	59	100%	97%
- Foundations of Reading	12	12	100%	99%
Summary Communication Literacy Reading & Writing & Academic Content Area Tests:	84	84	100%	98%

Other 2008–2009 Springfield College MTEL Information	Number
SC Teacher Preparation Students	226
SC Students in Supervised Student Teaching	89
- Average Hours per week	30
- Weeks of Student Teaching	14
- Minimum Hours of Student Teaching	300
Supervising Faculty Members	45
- Full-Time	20
- Part-Time Supervisor, Full-Time at SC	0
- Part-Time Adjunct	25

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Title II Statement