(Bradenton, Fla., Feb. 2, 2023) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) will offer a workshop for aspiring educators as they prepare to take the Essay Subtest of the General Knowledge Test (GKT). The workshop will be held Saturdays, Feb. 18 and 25, and March 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SCF Lakewood Ranch, 7131 Professional Parkway, Sarasota. Online registration is available at SCF.edu/Training; the class ID is 14735. The registration fee is $89.
The GKT assesses the knowledge and skills of candidates who seek teaching certification. In preparation for the GKT, participants in the workshop will focus on understanding and practicing the construction of a well-developed essay. An instructor with essay and language arts training, as well as K-12 classroom experience, will lead the workshop.