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MTLE Test Review Opportunity

by , posted on 7:12 AM, April 27, 2023
The Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) and Evaluation Systems group of Pearson are currently seeking Minnesota educators to participate in an Online Test Materials Review Conference for the Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examinations (MTLE) program.
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The Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) and Evaluation Systems group of Pearson are currently seeking Minnesota educators to participate in an Online Test Materials Review Conference for the Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examinations (MTLE) program. 
  
The following committees will meet for an online Review as indicated below: 
 
  • Bias Review Committee - June 20 & 21, 2023 from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily 
  • Chemistry Committee - June 22 & 23, 2023 from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily  
  • Earth and Space Science Committee - June 22 & 23 2023, from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily
  • Elementary Education Committee - June 27-29, 2023 from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily
  • Library Media Specialist Committee - June 27-28, 2023 from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
 
Below is a brief description of what the approved committee members may be asked to take part in at the Test Materials Review Conference: 
  
Bias Review: The Bias Review Committee will review the draft test frameworks (including the subareas, test competencies, and descriptive statements) and draft test items to help ensure that the test materials are
free from bias and reflective of the diversity of Minnesota.

Content Advisory Committees: The Content Advisory Committees will meet to review the draft test frameworks (including the subareas, test competencies, and descriptive statements) and draft test items according to criteria designated for this program to help ensure that the content of the materials is accurate and appropriate for testing teacher licensure candidates in Minnesota.

I hope that you are interested in applying to participate on a committee. Please go to this site to fill out the application for consideration. https://web.cvent.com/survey/12bd181f-fdab-4fcf-bacf-784dc68195a7/welcome 
  
You can also help by providing nominations of other colleagues who may be interested in participating. Please go to this site to provide your nominations. https://web.cvent.com/survey/005584a2-3055-41df-aa01-15ccc24803b1/welcome 
  
Benefits of Participation Include: 
 
  • Have the opportunity to make a difference in Minnesota teacher development and performance, 
  • Receive substitute reimbursement for your school (public school educators only),
  • Have the opportunity for professional growth and collaboration with other educators in your field, and
  • Receive Continuing Education Units for your participation. 
  
To learn more about your involvement in the test development process, please visit our recruitment website at http://www.mnrecruit.nesinc.com/
  
Sincerely,
Robyn       
      
Robyn Kaczowka     
Recruiter 
Committee Recruitment Group     
Evaluation Systems group of Pearson