DESE is seeking public feedback on proposed revisions to the Guidelines for Educator Preparation Program Approval. The proposed changes cover Professional license programs, Endorsement programs, and hybrid/virtual formats. Feedback can be submitted through a survey or email by April 5.
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Waiving an MTEL test for teacher licensure? Not so fast. But do take a look at the proposal to allow substitutions for some of the state-specific requirements for a license. The proposed amendments to 603 CMR 7.00 include
The questions and content covered Communications and Literacy MTEL are facing an update. Your chance to comment on the required test for educator licensure is happening now. In 2024, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education drafted a
Interested teacher preparation in the area of reading? DESE is seeking seeking feedback on the revised draft of the Early Literacy Program Approval Criteria through November 27, 2023 December 13, 2023. As part of the Massachusetts Department of
Applications, eligibility requirements and deadlines are posted on the Office of Student Financial Assistance from the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. A full list of state financial aid programs is available there. The MassAid Student Portal has tools
A report from AACTE flags licensure tests as a barrier in cost and content for aspiring teachers. Is this a “water is wet” or a “we told you so” moment? A new infographic from the American Association of
The first of several pilot alternatives to the MTELs is now available for licensure candidates. The PRAXIS Core (Reading and Writing) or the NEA-EAS (Reading and Writing) may be substituted for the Communications and Literacy MTEL through June
Public comment is open through June 29, 2018 for the Subject Matter Knowledge (SMK) requirements for educator licenses. In you missed our earlier posts, you can see the original SMK link and the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) public
A license with no required coursework? DESE wants your comment on proposed “Structured Guidance and Supports” pathway for some teacher licenses. DESE proposing a NEW “Structured Guidance and Supports” or SG&S for certain licenses that do not have MTELs.
Should teachers know more than the students’ curriculum? The February 2018 Draft Subject Matter Knowledge Guidelines are open for public comment. Read the full February 2018 draft SMK Guidelines and submit your comments using the survey tool here or