Passage Preparation™ Offers New NYSTCE Courses

In the state of New York, educators must take the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations™ (NYSTCE). Passage Preparation is proud to offer several new NYSTCE preparation courses for commonly needed exams.

Here are the latest offerings from Passage Preparation:

• Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2) (211/246/245)
• Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (Grade 1–Grade 6) (221/222/245)
• Multi-Subject: Teachers of Middle Childhood (Grade 5–Grade 9) (231/232/245)
• Multi-Subject: Secondary Teachers (Grade 7–Grade 12) (241/244/245)
• Educating All Students (201)
• Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (095)
• Students with Disabilities (060)

Always check our New York page to see when additional study guides and practice tests are available.

NYSTCE Multi-Subject Tests

The NYSTCE Multi-Subject exams each consist of three different exams. The first exam is English Language Arts & Literacy. The second exam covers Mathematics. These tests are available by grade band such as Birth-Grade 2, Grades 1-6, Grades 5-9, and Grades 7-12.

Every Multi-Subject test also requires exam number 245, which is Arts and Sciences. This exam is the same for all grade levels.

Purchasing a Passage Preparation bundle for your desired grade level allows you to prepare for all three exams for one low price.

NYSTCE Educating All Students (201)

New York requires all teacher candidates to take the Educating All Students (201) exam, regardless of subject area or grade level This exam tests your pedagogical and professional knowledge and skills. The exam covers topics such as Diverse Student Populations, English Language Learners, Students with Disabilities, and Teacher Responsibilities.

NYSTCE Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (095)

In New York, all paraprofessionals must pass a teaching assistant exam. The Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills covers basic skills in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. It also covers Instructional Support, so candidates understand how skills are taught in a classroom setting.

NYSTCE Students with Disabilities (060)

The Students with Disabilities exam is a test aspiring special education teachers in New York must take. It covers content such as Foundations of Special Education, Assessment and Individual Program Planning, Strategies for Planning and Managing the Learning Environment and for Providing Behavioral Interventions, and more.

Passage Preparation Can Prepare You For the NYSTCE

At Passage Preparation, we offer high-quality exam preparation courses aligned to the standards of the exams. Every course starts with a diagnostic assessment to help you build a custom study plan.

We deliver content in multiple ways, so you can learn the material in several different formats, such as graphics, videos, and engagement activities. Throughout the courses, you’ll find formative assessments and opportunities for reflection.

Passage Preparation strives to go beyond content memorization in order to help you to feel prepared for the classroom. That’s why we provide examples of how to teach certain concepts in our study courses. Finally, you’ll take a practice assessment structured like the real test, so you can be prepared for exam day.

Prepare for Exam Day Success

Ways to prepare on test day:

• Get a good night’s sleep.
• Eat breakfast.
• Arrive at least 30 minutes early to find parking and check-in.
• Remember to bring the required documents and identification.
• Breathe. You’ve prepared with Passage Preparation. You’ve got this!