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CREC Helps With Connecticut Administrator Certification
(Hartford, CT) Since its release in February, “Practice Case Studies for the Connecticut Administrator Test,” a book published by CREC, has helped prepare many candidates for 092 administrator certification in Connecticut.“The book is well organized and an extremely useful tool for future administrators,” said Jennifer Fritz, who passed the Connecticut Administrator Test in June with help from the book. “This text reviews all components of the exam, clearly explaining each of the four modules. The reflection questions following the case studies allow for worthwhile practice leading up to the exam.”
“Practice Case Studies for the Connecticut Administrator Test” is co-written by Ellen Retelle, CREC’s director of the Institute Teaching and Learning, and CREC education specialist Sara Slogesky, and it provides test-takers with a full preview of the four case studies presented in the exam. As a bonus, Retelle pairs the book with in-person review sessions, providing extra support to Connecticut educators.
“Dr. Retelle was able to answer many questions and was very generous on sharing strategies for successful testing,” said Jill Tallberg, who attended a May review session. “It was totally worthwhile, and I highly recommend it for anyone preparing to sit for the CAT exam.”
The first review session was held in May at CREC Central in Hartford, and just like book, it covered each module of the Connecticut Administrator Test for both elementary and secondary schools, school improvement, instructional analysis, and teacher support.
The May review session was attended by educators from many Connecticut school districts—and even other states. They were looking for help in disparate areas and were able to collaborate and share tips on how to pass the exam’s four modules.
As the new school year begins, Retelle will hold more Connecticut Administrator Test prep sessions, splitting up specific topics to appeal to test-takers who are looking to pass particular modules. For more information about “Practice Case Studies for the Connecticut Administrator Test” and upcoming review sessions, visit www.crec.org/cat-case-studies
