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2012
01/13/12	Commissioner's Update - January 13, 2012
2011
12/07/11	ESE Support and Guidance for Districts and Schools as they Implement the Educator Evaluation Regulations
08/19/11	Legal Holidays; Accommodation for Religious Observances
08/19/11	Processing Time for Educator Licensing Actions
07/22/11	Recruitment of Candidates for Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Advisory Councils
07/22/11	Amended 603 CMR 35.00: Evaluation of Educators Regulations
06/21/11	Free Subscription to ALEKS, an Online Web-based Assessment and Learning System to Help Prepare for the Mathematics MTEL
05/16/11	2011 Professional Development Institutes
03/17/11	Title IIA and Highly Qualified Teacher Newsletter - Spring 2011
03/07/11	Online Learning and Teaching Updates
02/08/11	Update on Verification of Educator Licensure Status
2010
11/18/10	ESE Network Maintenance Scheduled for 5:30pm on Tuesday, November 23rd
11/03/10	"12 Credit Option" for Professional Licensure
09/23/10	Request for Proposal (RFR): Technical Experts for Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL)
08/26/10	National Board Certification for Principals
08/26/10	Nomination for the Educator Licensure Review Panel
08/26/10	Hiring Licensed Educational Personnel: Legal Requirements and Careful Hiring Practices
07/19/10	Free ALEKS Mathematics Subscription to Help Study Participants Prepare for the Mathematics MTEL
04/16/10	Intent to file an RFR for the 2010-11 MTEL Contract
04/12/10	Computer-based Testing for the MTEL Communication and Literacy Skills Test
02/25/10	Distinguished Elementary Educators
01/14/10	Nominees Needed for Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) Qualifying Score Panels
2009
12/14/09	Administrative Apprenticeship/Internship
12/02/09	2010 Preserve America History Teacher of the Year Award Program
12/02/09	2010-2011 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Program
12/02/09	2010 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
12/02/09	Announcement of the George Washington Teachers' Institute
11/25/09	Release of Score Reports for 9/26/09 and 10/31/09 Updated Tests
09/18/09	Extension for Reviewing and Approving Individual Professional Development Plans (IPDPs)
06/24/09	Apply Now for Scholarships and Stipends for Math for America Master Teaching Fellows
06/08/09	Legal Requirement for Educators to Renew a Professional License
06/03/09	ESE Launches New Search Engine
05/27/09	MTEL General Curriculum Mathematics Subtest: Amendment to Educator Licensure Regulations for Transition Period
05/19/09	BESE Approves New Math Requirement for Aspiring Elementary Educators
05/14/09	License Renewal Computer Lab Sessions
03/18/09	License Renewal Effect on Educators Retiring This Year
03/11/09	Application for Massachusetts Initiative for New Teachers (MINT) Mentor Program Providers
03/06/09	Connecticut School of Broadcasting Closure
02/27/09	Announcement of the George Washington Teachers' Institute
02/27/09	2009 Preserve America History Teacher of the Year
02/27/09	Performance Standards in Writing Project
01/12/09	ESE Move Update for Monday January 12
2008
12/09/08	2009-2010 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Program
12/09/08	2009 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
12/02/08	General Curriculum Test Licensure Requirements
11/04/08	Professional License Renewal Reminder (Computer Lab Sessions in Springfield)
10/10/08	Update on Required Teaching Licenses for Persons Engaged in Reading Instruction
09/19/08	Professional License Renewal Reminder (Computer Lab Sessions in Malden)
07/22/08	Technical Experts for Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) RFR Posted on Comm-Pass
06/30/08	Redeveloped General Curriculum Test: Objectives and Practice Test Now Available
06/20/08	Summer 2008 Professional Development Institutes: Spaces Still Available At No Cost To Educators
05/19/08	Gov. Patrick Swears In Mitchell Chester as Commissioner of Education
05/05/08	Vocational Technical Educator License Renewal Labs
04/25/08	Distinguished Elementary Educators – Request for Nominations
03/17/08	Educator Licensure Call Center Extends Hours
02/07/08	2008 Presidential Awards for Mathematics and Science Teaching
02/07/08	Preserve America History Teacher of the Year
2007
12/04/07	2008-2009 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year Program
11/26/07	New General Curriculum Test to Include Separately Scored Mathematics Subtest, Beginning in 2009
10/22/07	Process for the Extension of FY 2007 Funds into FY 2008 for Title IIA
08/26/07	New MTEL Features Effective September 2007
08/07/07	Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program
07/19/07	Nineteen Schools in Nine Districts To Implement Expanded Learning Time
07/13/07	Update on Educator Preparation and Licensure Reform
07/12/07	Matching Licenses
06/21/07	Two Teachers Receive State's Top Educator Awards
05/07/07	Portfolio Development for the ABE Teacher's License: Video-conference workshop
04/20/07	Professional Development Institutes Offered To Educators This Summer
02/28/07	Preserve America History Teacher of the Year
02/28/07	Draft of Matching Licenses
02/06/07	Announcement of the George Washington Teachers' Institute
02/05/07	Changes to the MTEL General Curriculum Test
01/10/07	Educator Licensure Call Center Extend Hours
2006
11/17/06	Elementary Teachers
08/21/06	2007 Davidson Fellow Scholarships
08/08/06	Reviews of First Year Waivers
04/18/06	Waivers to Employ Unlicensed Personnel
02/06/06	Foreign Language Teachers and Programs
02/06/06	Revised High School Science and Technology/Engineering Learning Standards
01/24/06	Performance Review Program for Initial Licensure (PRPIL)
2005
11/07/05	Romney Honors Six Educators For Excellence In Math and Science
10/21/05	E-Learning in Massachusetts
05/06/05	Update on Required Teaching Licenses for Persons Engaged in Reading Instruction
2004
12/21/04	Commissioner's Determination Guidelines
11/05/04	Middle School Teacher and K-8 Licenses
10/06/04	English Language Learner Educator Licensure
2003
12/08/03	DOE Urges Educators To Use Online System To Re-license Early
11/03/03	40 Distinguished Secondary Educator Award Recipients Recognized Statewide
10/20/03	Masters Degree Accommodation
09/10/03	State Honors Finalists for National Mathematics and Science Awards
05/01/03	Analysis of the Teacher Quality Enhancement Act
03/20/03	Professional Teacher Status
03/20/03	School and District Report Cards: Information and Resources
2002
06/20/02	Reading High History Teacher Named 2003 Teacher of the Year
06/13/02	Immediate Changes to National Board Program and Master Teacher Program
06/13/02	Poor Economy Forces Suspension of Master Teacher Bonus Program
05/09/02	SJC Rules BOE Has Right To Require Teachers Of Math Be Tested
04/12/02	Mercury in the Schools: A Joint Letter from Commissioner David Driscoll and Environment Secretary Robert Durand
2001
08/28/01	Massachusetts SAT Scores Rise Again
06/21/01	Massachusetts Teacher of the Year 2002 Hails from Newton
04/30/01	Board of Education Raises Standards for Adult Basic Ed Teachers and Opportunities for Vocational Students
2000
12/26/00	Massachusetts School Principals Give High Ratings to Signing Bonus Teachers
11/22/00	Final Action on Proposed Regulations for Educator Licensure and Preparation Program Approval (603 CMR 7.00)
06/22/00	Governor Signs Historic Agreement To Bring Spanish Teachers To Massachusetts
06/22/00	Methuen, Massachusetts Mathematics Teacher Is State Teacher Of The Year
06/21/00	Individual Professional Development Plans for Retirees and Those Leaving the Profession
1999
12/14/99	Teacher Quality Enhancement- 2000 Annual Report
10/26/99	Social Studies Teacher from Andover is 2000 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year
10/07/99	Fourth Massachusetts Educator Receives $25,000 National Award
10/07/99	Third Massachusetts Educator Receives $25,000 National Award
10/07/99	Second Massachusetts Educator Receives $25,000 National Award
10/05/99	Massachusetts Educator Receives $25,000 National Award
06/04/99	A Statement on Recertification and the Law
04/14/99	Presentation of the 1999 Christa McAuliffe Fellowship Award
01/12/99	Massachusetts Teacher of the Year from Amherst is One of Four Finalists for 1999 National Teacher of the Year
1998
04/02/98	Statement by Commissioner on Massachusetts Teacher Tests