Educator Services
Preparing Educators

Annual Reporting

The information from annual reports by colleges, universities, school districts, and other organizations that sponsor educator preparation programs is used to evaluate their quality and offer assistance as needed.

The information on the quality of educator preparation in Massachusetts is reported to state and federal agencies and to the public. All sponsoring organizations are required to provide an annual report to the Department (due April 7th each year). Annual reports under Title II of the Higher Education Act must be submitted at the same time. Title II information can be found at: http://www.doe.mass.edu/edprep/title2.html

The annual report to the Department includes the following information:

Annual Report for the Initial License: Regulation 603 CMR 7.03(2)(a)7.

1. Substantial changes in program components previously approved.
2. Responses to any recommendations for improvement stated in previous program approval reports.
3. Standards and requirements for program admission, admission to the practicum or practicum equivalent, and exit from each program.
4. Number of candidates newly enrolled in each program.
5. Number of candidates newly enrolled in the practicum or practicum equivalent for each program.
6. Number and total list of program completers for each program.
7. Number and total list of program completers taking Massachusetts educator licensure tests and the explanation for any difference between 603 CMR 7.03 (2) (a) 7. f. and g.
8. Number and total list of program completers who sought and of those, who obtained a teaching position within the first year after program completion.
9. Single assessment and aggregate pass rates of program completers of all programs leading to Initial educator licensure on licensing tests or assessments required by the Board.
10. The sponsoring organization's summary pass rate, for completers of all programs leading to Initial licensure as a teacher, on licensing tests or assessments required by the Board.

Annual Report for the Professional License: Regulation 603 CMR 7.03(2)(b)4.

1. Substantial changes in program components previously approved.
2. Responses to any recommendations for improvement stated in the previous program approval report.
3. Standards for admission and exit from each program.
4. Number of candidates admitted to each program.
5. Number and total list of program completers for each program

A format for reporting this data will be posted to this site when available.