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PreK-12 Regulations for Educator Licensure and Program Approval

June 2003
Amended by the Board of Education: August 13, 2009
Recertification Regulations

General Guidelines and Forms

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The 12 Credit Rule Memo
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Reconsideration Request Form
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Critical Shortage Waiver
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Administrative Apprenticeship/Internship
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2003 Guidelines for Administrator Routes to Initial License 603 CMR 7.00
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Supervisors of Attendance Certificate: Facts, Regulations & Application
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Competency Review for Special Education Licenses
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Panel Review School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor internship
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Licensure Application
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Matching Licenses
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Out-of-state Reciprocal Educator Preparation Program Verification Form
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CORI Policy
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Commissioner's Determination Guidelines
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School Based Employment Verification/Induction and Mentoring
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Recognized Accrediting Organizations 2008-2009
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Foreign Degree and Credit Equivalency
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Waivers to Hire Retired Teachers
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License Renewal Application
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Recertification Guidelines for Massachusetts Educators
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Recertification FAQ
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Name Change/Duplicate Request Form
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Credit Card Authorization Form
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Guidelines for the Mathematical Preparation of Elementary Teachers
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Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System

Vocational Technical Education

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Vocational Technical Literacy Skills Test
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Written & Performance Subject Area Tests
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Chapter 74 Guide for Preliminary Vocational Technical Teacher Licensure
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Chapter 74 Guide for Professional Vocational Technical Teacher Licensure
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Chapter 74 Guide for Vocational Technical Educator License Renewal
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Application for Renewal of Professional License
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Chapter 74 Guide for Vocational Technical Administrator and Cooperative Education Coordinator Licensure

Adult Basic Education

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Teaching Observation Participation Agreement
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ABE Application
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ABE Teacher's Checklist
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ABE Application Q& A
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ABE Requirements
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ABE Verification
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Guidelines for Applicants for Professional Licensure: Routes 1 & 2
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Guidelines for Applicants for Professional Licensure: Routes 3 & 4
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Guidelines for ABE Review Panelists


last updated: September 21, 2011
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