ACTFL OPIc and WPT Assessments
Students with a teaching major or minor in German or Spanish must pass the ACTFL OPIc and WPT exams prior to student teaching, regardless of their major/minor GPA.
Since these are skills-based assessments in speaking and writing, the assessments there are no "study" materials available. Instead, students should practice speaking and writing in their language on a regular basis.
The Tutoring and Learning Center offers general language tutoring that students can take advantage of in order to increase their language development. Students should also consult with faculty in World Language Education to discuss their preparation for the ACTFL OPIc and WPT assessments.
Praxis Subject Assessment Preparation Flashcards
Students who do not earn a 3.00 GPA or higher in their teaching majors and minors must pass the Praxis Subject Assessment in order to be licensed. Information regarding standardized tests required for majors and minors is available in the most recent edition of the School of Education Undergraduate Advising Guide. This information contains registration directions and required tests by major/minor. NOTE: German and Spanish teaching majors and minors must take the ACTFL OPIc and WPT regardless of major/minor GPA.
Praxis Subject Assessment flashcards are available through the UWSP Library reserve system. Contact the UWSP Library for reservations: libcirc@uwsp.edu
Foundations of Reading Test for WI Test Preparation
The School of Education offers a preparation materials for the Foundations of Reading Test for Wisconsin. Visit the School of Education's Foundations of Reading Test for WI website for more information.
This workshop is required for anyone who does not meet the Freshman English Requirement to apply to the Professional Education Program. The UWSP Tutoring Learning Center runs this workshop for education majors and typically requires 5 weeks to complete it.
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