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Ed Prep Guidelines – Round Two

February 22, 2018February 21, 2018 Center for Education Policy + Practice

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 open for public comment. The draft Guidelines for Pre-Practicum for Teachers (sic) and cover

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Teacher Shortages & Local Solutions

January 23, 2018January 22, 2018 Center for Education Policy + Practice

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 Administration (UCEA) analyzes recent data and proposes solutions for district leaders to provide

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MTA Ed Prep Public Comment

November 17, 2017February 21, 2018 Center for Education Policy + Practice

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 supports robust requirements for all those who seek to enter the profession. Included

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Ed Prep and Licensure Public Comment Period

October 11, 2017December 11, 2017 Center for Education Policy + Practice

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 Secondary Education (BESE) approved a set of changes to the regulations for Educator

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Draft Ed Prep Pre-Practicum Policies

October 11, 2017February 21, 2018 Center for Education Policy + Practice

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 period of an educator preparation program includes the coursework and the activities in

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Licensure Changes Approved by BESE

June 28, 2017July 31, 2017 Center for Education Policy + Practice

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 licensure and licensure renewal. The full set of final amendments is available as

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