OPI Registration Information for Michigan Teacher Candidates November, 2017 Michigan State University information contributed by Koen Van Gorp, Head of Foreign Language Assessment, Center for Language Teaching Advancement (CeLTa)

OPI Candidate Registration Visit the LTI website If you have tested with LTI before, Select “Sign In” and “Test Candidates.” On next screen, select “Testing for a school, teaching license and/or any other licensure programs?”

OPI Candidate Registration Visit the LTI website If you are new to testing with LTI, in the upper right hand corner click “Search for your institution or school program.” On next screen, select “Yes” for Are you Testing for State Teacher Certification? When asked “Which State Teaching License are you applying for?” select “Michigan” from drop-down menu, choose your institution “Michigan State University” and click on “Continue.” 1 2 3

OPI Candidate Registration Follow the prompts to finish completing the steps for scheduling your test: Select the Language On the next screen, click “select test” for either ACTFL OPI or ACTFL OPIc. Your cart will update with the price, click continue.

OPI Candidate Registration If you select the OPIc, you will be asked to perform a self- assessment. To receive a certificate for Advanced Low, please check Option 4. Option 4 targets proficiency levels Advanced Low through Advanced Mid, though any rating from Intermediate High through Advanced High can be assigned.

OPI Candidate Registration Select your proctoring location, web based or at the school. MSU students should select “Center for Language Teaching Advancement, Michigan State University” as your proctor. Please click the “View contact and pricing information.” CeLTa will charge $20 for proctoring services. Please contact fltests@msu.edu at least 2 weeks in advance of testing (and registering) (See next slide).

OPI Candidate Registration Please provide the following information when emailing fltests@msu.edu: Official name MSU email APID Phone number Language Test: OPIc or OPI Scheduling preferences (see also next slide)

OPI Candidate Registration On the next screen, indicate preferences for date and time for testing

OPI Candidate Registration On the next screen, select whether you want Express Service and/or an official copy of your certificate sent to you or your university, and provide the information requested. If you selected Michigan State University as your proctoring location, you do not need to have an official copy of your certificate sent to MSU. Students who do not select “Michigan State University” as their proctoring location will be required to have official passing scores sent to the MSU Certification Office (LTI will charge $10): Michigan State University College of Education Certification Office 620 Farm Lane, Rm 134 East Lansing, MI 48824

OPI Candidate Registration On the final screens, review your order, provide candidate information and submit payment for the test. LTI will contact you and the proctor with confirmation of the assigned test date and time. Experience has taught us that this does not always happen, so please email CeLTA with your information (see Slide 7). Additional Notes: Retesting: LTI recommends waiting 90 days before retesting, but allows one retake within a 90 day period after the original test. If candidates desire a second retake, they must wait 90 days from the retest. Academic Institutional Upgrade: If your EPI has faculty members who are certified OPI examiners, they may administer the OPI to your institution’s candidates for a lower fee (approximately $45.00). The OPI must still be arranged through LTI. Contact ACTFL or LTI for further details.

Questions? Dr. Sean Kottke, Education Consultant, Professional Preparation and Learning Unit, Office of Professional Preparation Services KottkeS@Michigan.gov 517-373-7861