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
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A draft of DESE’s rubric for evaluating curricular materials and professional development on antisemitism and societal bias prevention is open for public comment through December 1, 2025. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is collecting public comment
The definitions for time-out, seclusion and the descriptions of rooms and spaces used for time-out are all up for changes as part of public comments on the underlying regulations. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is proposing
It is Public Comment Szn and teacher licensure regulations are part of the party. Public comment is now open for changes including a new name for the health education license, modification of the 12-credit requirement and the permanent
Round two of proposed regulatory changes impacting the admissions process for vocational schools are out for public comment. The proposed changes includes lottery system, terminology updates and middle school student outreach language. The Department of Elementary and Secondary
Public comment is open through April 4, 2025 on proposed changes to the regulations related to competency determinations (as part of high school diploma) requirements in Massachusetts. Following the victory in 2024 on Question 2 to eliminate the
The search process for a new Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education in Massachusetts is underway. The first event in Sat Nov 9! Bookmark this one-click stop for updates, opportunities to participate and public events.
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
If you have opinions on federal school data reporting requirements comments on the Massachusetts ESSA plan are open until June 7. The deadline for submitting comments is June 7, 2024. Comments are accepted by filling out this survey or
DESE is creating a series of e-learning modules to help districts train and onboard paraeducators. Your ideas and suggestions are needed! Paraeducators are often left out of the planning and development of professional learning. While districts should still