Teacher Preparation Institute

CBEST, CSET Test Dates & Locations

Free CBEST Test Preparation Workshop

Teacher Preparation students should complete the CBEST test during their time here at Mt. SAC. Once passed, the certification is good for life.

The 4-hour Basic Skills test covers reading comprehension, math and essay writing. TPI recommends that students who have passed English 1A and Math 71 are prepared to pass this test.

TPI urges all future teachers to take the CBEST before transferring to a 4-year college.

TPI Members who attend the full workshop and pass the CBEST can apply for a reimbursement from TPI for the test fee ($41).

Next CBEST Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 9a-4p* in preparation for the July 13th CBEST test date. 

This Free workshop is open to all TPI Members and TPI Alumni as well as Cal Poly Pomona Students who are pursuing a teaching career.

Seating is limited!  Call the TPI Center at (909) 274-4190 to reserve your seat.

*Session I: Math, 9a-12p

Session II: English and Writing, 1-4p. 

CBEST Test Dates & Locations:

Click on this CBEST link to find out the CBEST Test dates and locations.

Click on this CBEST Practice Test link to view/take a practice test.

CSET Test Preparation Workshop

Free CSET Workshop for TPI Members and current Cal Poly Pomona Students

Teacher Prep will be offering a free CSET Workshop for Multiple Subject Subtest I & II in Spring 2013.  Each Subtest Workshop will meet once a week for 3 hours.  Prereqs apply.  If you would like an application emailed to you, please email Veronica Baeza at vbaeza@mtsac.edu.

Subtest I: Language Arts & History
Six Thursdays 4-7 p.m. or 5-8 p.m.*
March 7—April 11, 2013

Subtest II: Math & Science
Six Thursdays 4-7 p.m. or 5-8 p.m.*
April 25—May 30, 2013

*Meeting time-frame is dependent on instructor

What separates TPI's CSET workshop from others?

• Workshop is free.  Other colleges charge $150 and up for a full day workshop.
• Teacher Prep instructors go over subject matter of CSET, not just test taking strategies, so that you will be better prepared to take the test.

Exclusive offer for active TPI Members: attend all workshops, take the test, pass it, show TPI proof and get reimbursed for the test fee!