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
Tag: Educator Preparation
Pathway to Special Education Licenses
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
Teacher License Content Guidelines
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
Ed Prep Guidelines – Round Two
Revised Pre-Practicum Guidelines are out! Public comment is open until March 4, 2018. The latest version of proposed guidelines for educator preparation programs is now
Teacher Shortages & Local Solutions
Teacher turnover and lack of qualified applicants for open teaching positions is hardly news in Massachusetts. The latest brief from the University Council for Educational
MTA Ed Prep Public Comment
Check out the MTA public comments on educator preparation programs. The Massachusetts Teachers Association submitted public comment on the draft Pre-Practicum Policy proposals. The MTA
Ed Prep and Licensure Public Comment Period
In case you thought the license changes were complete…there is more work to do. Sharpen your public comment pencils! ICYMI the Board of Elementary and
Draft Ed Prep Pre-Practicum Policies
Got thoughts on what is covered in educator preparation programs? See our post on public comment for DESE guidelines here. Pre-Practicum Policy Guidelines The pre-practicum
Licensure Changes Approved by BESE
In a short meeting on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approved the proposed amendments to educator preparation programs, educator
