DESE DESE Teacher Licensure & Certification Requirements 2

Question 1

What document must a Massachusetts educator submit to DESE to renew a Professional License?

Accepted Answer

Evidence of completing 150 PDPs (Professional Development Points) over five years

Answer

A letter of recommendation from a principal

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A new passing MTEL score

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A graduate thesis approved by a state university

Question 2

In Massachusetts, which license type is issued to educators who hold a valid license in another state but have not yet met all Massachusetts-specific requirements?

Accepted Answer

Transitional License

Answer

Preliminary License

Answer

Temporary License

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Conditional License

Question 3

Which MTEL subtest is specifically required for candidates seeking licensure as an elementary classroom teacher in Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

General Curriculum (03)

Answer

Elementary (03)

Answer

Foundations of Reading (90)

Answer

Literacy (07)

Question 4

Which organization reviews and approves educator preparation programs in Massachusetts on behalf of DESE?

Accepted Answer

Massachusetts Educator Preparation Program (EPP) approval process administered by DESE

Answer

NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) exclusively

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Regional accreditation bodies only

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The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education independently

Question 5

A Massachusetts educator's license can be revoked by DESE for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

Conviction of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude

Answer

Receiving two consecutive unsatisfactory performance evaluations

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Changing employment districts without notification

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Failing to attend district-mandated PD sessions

Question 6

What is the purpose of the Massachusetts Educator Personnel Identification (MEPID) number?

Accepted Answer

To uniquely identify each licensed educator and track licensure status, professional development, and employment history statewide

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To assign educators to specific geographic regions for hiring purposes

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To serve as a payroll identifier for school district HR departments

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To track student performance outcomes linked to specific teachers