Subject Matter Preparation Courses

The Subject Matter Preparation (SMP) courses are offered to LAUSD teachers, LAUSD teacher applicants, and other LAUSD employees. The courses provide assistance with the content covered by the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) in multiple subjects and a variety of single subjects. Preparation classes are organized by subtests and target specific test dates. We recommend that participants take a maximum of two subtests during the five-hour CSET exam session.

Courses are typically two to six weeks in duration, held on Saturdays or selected weekday evenings, and precede CSET exam dates. Course hours vary from three to six hours, depending on the subtest covered.

Click on the links below to locate the following topics:

• CSET Prep Course Schedule 2011-2012
• Course Notes
• Contact Information
• Who is Eligible to Enroll?
• Which Examinations Do You Take?
• Special Education Update
• When You Pass Your CSET Examinations

(Click here for printable copy of the course schedule.)

COURSE LOCATION: Irving Middle School, 3010 Estara Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90065

1. Cancellation: All courses subject to cancellation due to low enrollment, fees will be refunded.
2. Green font: Holiday precedes or follows class date, check your plans to be sure you can attend.
3. Test Registration Information: Beginning in September 2011, paper-based testing for the Multiple Subject is no longer available.  Instead computer-based testing will be available for the Multiple Subject CSET. 
   • Computer-based administrations are available by appointment, year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding holidays), on a first-come, first-served basis.
   • Computer-based testing will be offered at numerous test centers in California.   
4. Registration and Payment are DUE: no later than the Monday prior to the first class meeting. 
   • We strongly encourage early registration. 
   • Late registration may not be accepted. 
   • Walk-ins on the first day of class, or after, are in serious risk of being turned away.
5. Refund Policy: The SMP program will consider refunds for CSET courses provided the following conditions have been met:
   • Proof of payment can be verified; and
   • All course materials have been returned in the same condition as they were distributed; and
   • A refund request has been made no later than the day of the participants first day of class.

Courses are sponsored by the Subject Matter Preparation Program. If you have questions after reviewing the information on this site, please contact the program offices at (213) 241-4140 and ask to speak with an advisor.

Our CSET preparation courses are open to any person interested in taking and passing the CSET. Please see fee schedule below.

• K-6 Teachers: Multiple Subjects CSET
• 7 -12 Teachers: Single Subject CSET of current subject teaching assignment

For additional information about the examinations, please visit the CSET Web site at http://www.cset.nesinc.com.

Due to the differing types of special education authorizations, teachers with questions regarding special education and the corresponding required CSET examinations should call the NCLB unit at (213) 241-2062.

LAUSD teachers, when you pass the CSET Exam for your subject, submit your official scores in person and receive the NCLB compliance document. Please call the NCLB Office (213) 241-2062 ahead to make an appointment. Do not fax or mail results to the NCLB office.

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