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English Learner Program Guidelines

January 4, 2019 Center for Education Policy + Practice

English learner programs in public schools gained additional flexibility under the LOOK Act. Check out the updated guidance documents from DESE on planning new programs

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Call for Proposals! MTA English Learners & Students with Special Needs Conference

January 2, 2019 Center for Education Policy + Practice

Got great ideas on working with English learners and/or students with special needs? We want you to share them with your MTA brothers and sisters!

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Explainer: SEI Endorsement for Academic and Vocational Educators

December 21, 2018 Center for Education Policy + Practice

Get your copy of our SEI Endorsement Explainer! The Center for Education Policy and Practice at the Massachusetts Teachers Association is publishing a series of

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Professional License Renewal – Public Comment

April 6, 2018 Center for Education Policy + Practice

Public comment is open on changes to Professional License Renewal related to the LOOK Act. At the March Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meeting,

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Bilingual Learning Endorsement & license regulations Public Comment

April 5, 2018 Center for Education Policy + Practice

Public comment is open on changes to academic educator licenses related to the LOOK Act. At the March Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meeting,

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Vocational Tech SEI Endorsment – Public Comment

April 5, 2018 Center for Education Policy + Practice

Public comment is open on changes to vocational technical educator licenses related to the LOOK Act. At the March Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

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BESE March 2018 Agenda

March 19, 2018 Center for Education Policy + Practice

It is a regulation-palooza! Accountability, English learners, Vocational Education and the Seal of Biliteracy are all on the list! The Board of Elementary and Secondary

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National Clearinghouse for English Langauge Acquisition (NCELA)

August 23, 2016 Center for Education Policy + Practice

NCELA is a virtual waterpark of policy and instructional resources for wonks and practitioners alike regarding English language learners issues. Wade in the shallow end with

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