Code of Massachusetts Regulations
603 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Title 603 CMR 7.00 - Educator Licensure and Preparation Program Approval
Section 7.01 - Purpose

Universal Citation: 603 MA Code of Regs 603.7

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

The provisions of 603 CMR 7.00 are intended to accomplish several major objectives:

(a) Strengthen the subject matter knowledge required for each license;

(b) Strengthen the subject matter knowledge required for the teaching of reading for all teacher licenses;

(c) Clarify and strengthen the professional standards for practice for teachers and administrators;

(d) Clarify alternate ways in which prospective teachers and administrators can be prepared for a career in education;

(e) Strengthen safeguards for parents and students by requiring strong induction programs and three years of employment before new teachers can obtain a Professional license;

(f) Prepare educators to help all students achieve; and

(g) Strengthen accountability for providers of preparation programs by linking state approval to the performance of their candidates on state licensing tests, and performance assessments, as well as results of state administered surveys, employment data and evaluation ratings data.

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