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NPTE® Workshop for Educators

We will share information soon on upcoming workshops.

Purpose

The workshop will include presentations from FSBPT staff and trainers on item writing, test construction, preparing students for the NPTE, registering for and taking the NPTE, and other relevant topics. There will also be time for one-on-one assistance from trainers and staff.

Agenda

To get a feel for the workshop, view the agenda from the 2023 in-person workshop.

Registration

Registration is not open. However, please complete this form to be one of the first to know about future workshops. 

You will need an account in the FSBPT Portal to register. (Note, this is different than your educator login.) If you are an FSBPT Member or Volunteer, you may already have an account. If not, you can set that up now by following these steps:

  • Go to the FSBPT Portal
  • Select “Not a member?”
  • Complete your information
  • Select “Continue as Guest”
  • Once you are logged in to the FSBPT Portal, select "Events"
  • Click on the workshop you want to register for
  • Follow the registration process

Cost

The cost of the February workshop was $795. Attendees could also pay an additional $75 to receive printed materials in advance (as opposed to downloading the materials).

Objectives

  • How to write better multiple-choice questions for your exams that follow the same format as the NPTE
  • How to statistically analyze your test questions to determine if they are good questions
  • How the NPTE is developed from content outline through scoring
  • How to prepare your students for the test administration experience
  • How to interpret and use your school pass rate reports
  • Introduce the new 2024 Content Outlines.
  • And much more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I get continuing education (CE) credit for attending the course?
A: Rules for CE vary by jurisdiction, but many licensing jurisdictions award credit for this workshop. At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will receive a certificate listing their total number of hours attended.

Q: Can my school pay for my registration?
A: We can accept third-party payments, but registrations that are not paid within thirty days will be canceled. 

Q: When will I receive my printed materials? 
A: If you paid to receive the printed materials, they will be sent to you by late September 2023.

Q: Do I need to have access to textbooks during the workshop?
A: Textbooks are not required, but they might be helpful if you are interested in discussing how to improve particular questions you have written with our item writing trainers. 

Q: How many on-demand presentations do I need to review, and how do I access those?
A: There will be one presentation that we strongly suggest you review prior to the actual workshop date. Details on how to access the presentation, in addition to supplemental course material, will be sent to you in early January 2024.

Q: What if I need to cancel?
A: If you need to cancel, please email npte@fsbpt.org to let us know. 

 

Refunds Policy:
Refunds will be issued for conditions of hardship at the discretion of the FSBPT’s Board of Directors. A refund process fee may be assessed.

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