California Teacher of English Learners Exam CTEL Test Preparation Study Guide


California Teacher of English Learners (CTEL) examination was established by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing(CTC) and is administered by the Pearson group. The holder of CTEL degree is allowed to provide specialized education to English Learners(EL). CTC has developed the exam with the aim of testing the competence of a teacher in the knowledge and skill areas.

Format Of California Teacher of English Learners(CTEL) Exam


The CTEL Examination consists of three separate sub tests. These sub tests include questions in both multiple-choice as well as constructed-response format. The multiple-choice questions may include incomplete statements which the candidate needs to complete choosing the correct option out of the four given options. The sub tests included in the CTEL are:

CTEL 1: Language and Language Development

This test has 50 multiple choice questions and an essay that quiz the students in the following areas: (1) Language structure and use
(2) First- and second-language development and their relationship to academic achievement

CTEL 2: Assessment and Instruction

This sub test has 60 multiple-choice questions and 2 essays which cover areas like assessment of English Learners, Foundation and development of English language and content instruction.

CTEL 3: Culture and Inclusion

This test contains 40 multiple-choice questions which cover culture and cultural diversity and their relationship to academic achievement without any focus on any specific culture.

Study Guide and Preparation for California Teacher Of English Learners(CTEL) Exam:


CTEL - California Teacher of English Learners Exam Study Guide

While preparing for the California Teacher Of English Learners(CTEL) Exam you are to make sure that you are covering each and every topic of the subject. You can take the references from the CTEL study guide that will allow you familiarize with the examination format and prepare well for the examination.




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