Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1)
Route One.
Teacher candidates who complete a Massachusetts approve preparation program as
set forth in
603
CMR 7.03. Teacher candidates seeking
licensure under Route One shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Bachelor's degree.
(b) Completion of an approved program as set
forth in
603
CMR 7.03.
(c) Passing score on the Communication and
Literacy Skills test.
(d) Passing
score on the subject matter knowledge test(s)appropriate to the license sought,
based on the subject matter knowledge requirements set forth in the
Subject Matter Knowledge Guidelines.
(e) For core academic teachers, possession of
an SEI Teacher Endorsement.
(2)
Route Two is the
Performance Review Program for Initial Licensure process for teacher candidates
who hold a Provisional License and are hired as teachers of record. The PRPIL
process is through a Department approved provider. Candidates seeking licensure
under Route Two shall meet the following eligibility requirements:
(a) Possession of a Provisional License in
the field and at the level of the license sought. See
603
CMR 7.04(3)(a).
(b) At least three full years of employment
in the role of a Provisional License issued under
603
CMR 7.04(3)(a).
(c) Documentation of seminars, courses, and
experience relevant to the Professional Standards for Teachers in
603
CMR 7.08(1) through
(3).
(d) A recommendation from the principal,
superintendent or assistant superintendent of the current school/district where
the candidate is employed under the Provisional License in the role of the
license sought.
(e) Completion of
an induction and mentoring program as set forth under
603
CMR 7.12.
(f) For core academic teachers, possession of
an SEI Teacher Endorsement.
(3)
Route Three is
for candidates from outside Massachusetts. Candidates seeking licensure under
Route Three shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Evidence of one of the following:
1. Completion of a state-approved educator
preparation program in a state with which Massachusetts has signed the NASDTEC
Interstate Agreement or other agreement accepted by the Commissioner.
2. Completion of an educator preparation
program sponsored by a college or university outside Massachusetts that has
been accredited by a national organization accepted by the
Commissioner.
3. Possession of the
equivalent of at least an Initial License/certificate issued by a state with
which Massachusetts has signed the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement or other
agreement accepted by the Commissioner.
4. For educators prepared outside of the
United States, completion of a Panel Review in accordance with Department
guidelines.
(b) Passing
score on the Communication and Literacy Skills test.
(c) Passing score on the subject matter
knowledge test(s) appropriate to the license sought, where available, based on
the subject matter knowledge requirements set forth in the Subject
Matter Knowledge Guidelines.
(d) For core academic teachers, possession of
an SEI Teacher Endorsement.
