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Updates on Massachusetts licensure, certifications and endorsements for educators in public schools.

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BESE Meeting Feb 23: Charters & Licensure

February 23, 2023 Center for Education Policy + Practice

In possibly the first two-day BESE meeting under Commissioner Riley, DESE takes up approving a new charter school and licensure changes, including a new Military Spouse license. Watch the live stream here: livestream.com/accounts/22459134 The agenda and documents are also available

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Licensure Updates: Fall 2022. Comments due by Jan 3

October 29, 2022November 7, 2022 Center for Education Policy + Practice

BESE put out a set of revisions and proposed changes to educator licensure and Provisional licenses for administrators, a military spouse license and an elementary Digital Literacy/Computer Science licenses are among the proposals. Take a look at our summary and

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MTA Licensure Workshops – October 2022

October 6, 2022October 11, 2022 Center for Education Policy + Practice

Two opportunities to join MTA staff to learn more than you ever wanted to know about teacher licensure requirements in Massachusetts! Licensure BasicsTuesday, October 11, 2022Register HereAre you looking to get your first Massachusetts educator license? Or do you have

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*New* Vocational Teacher License Testing

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 Center for Education Policy + Practice

DESE has re-launched the Career Vocational Technical Teacher testing with a new test provider. Register for the CVTE teacher tests online and schedule remote testing. No more driving to Tyngsboro or payment via money order! The Department of Elementary and

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CVTE Teacher Testing – Proposed Regulations

May 10, 2022 Center for Education Policy + Practice

DESE has proposed changes to testing requirements for some Ch 74 teacher licenses. Public comments are due June 3, 2022. At the April 2022 Board of Elementary and Secondary Education meeting, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education proposed a

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Public Comment Palooza! Spring 2022

April 26, 2022August 11, 2022 Center for Education Policy + Practice

Three FIVE opportunities for public comment on regulations are open this week. Any member of the public can weigh in on proposed amendments to regulations during the public comment period. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) publishes the

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Emergency License – Extended*

February 16, 2022 Center for Education Policy + Practice

Educators who hold an Emergency license may continue to be employed under the Emergency license for an additional year. *Educators with special education and English learner licenses need to take additional steps to work under the Emergency License in 2022-23.

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MTEL Options: Communications & Literacy

July 28, 2021 Center for Education Policy + Practice

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 2024. Way

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CEPP Licensure Presentations Summer 2021

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 Center for Education Policy + Practice

CEPP is hosting two virtual presentations on educator licensure in July 2021. Register for free as part of MTA Summer Conference. Download a shareable version of the flyer here!

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New: 12-Credit Pre-Approval for Professional License Applications

June 19, 2021June 17, 2021 Center for Education Policy + Practice

Applying for a Professional academic teacher license? New forms to assist in navigating the 12 credits in the content area requirements are now available from DESE. The Office of Educator Licensure at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has

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