Educator Resources support groups of educators in developing a shared understanding of high-quality, standards-aligned instructional practice and feedback.
Resources for the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Quick Reference Guide: Phenomena in the Classroom This guide supports educators in understanding and using phenomena in their classrooms.
Quick Reference Guide: Integrating Technology & Engineering with High School Science This guide provides recommendations for the integration of the Technology/Engineering Standards into typical High School STE course sequences.
STEM Ambassadors The STEM Ambassador partnership between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the STEM Education Center at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) supported Massachusetts Math and Science educators to develop high-quality standards aligned tasks.
Quick Reference Guide: High-Quality Instructional Materials in Science This guide provides a description of how materials are designated as high-quality by DESE, tools and resources to use to investigate and select materials, and options for evaluating existing in-house curricula for quality.
STE CURATE DESE convenes panels of Massachusetts teachers to review and rate evidence on the quality and alignment of specific curricular materials, then publish their findings here for educators across the Commonwealth to consult
OpenSciEd in MA Since 2018, Massachusetts has been one of 10 partner states in the OpenSciEd consortium that has successfully developed research-based, open-source, equity-centered science instructional materials and professional development designed for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Massachusetts teachers have had the opportunity to field test the units and provide feedback on the units to improve them.
Culturally & Linguistically Sustaining Practices This resource explores culturally and linguistically sustaining school practices and provides resources for professional learning.
Culturally Responsive Look Fors This resource introduces seven focus elements that are observable in a culturally responsive classroom that could be used to support professional learning, observations, feedback, and/or coaching.
The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) This award honors mathematics and science teachers (including computer science teachers) in grades K–6 and 7–12 in alternating years.
aMAzing Educators This resource highlights several state and national award programs for educators, ways to apply and/or nominate.
Green Ribbon Schools Award Schools and districts that are exemplary in reducing environmental impact and costs, improving the health and wellness of students and staff, and delivering effective environmental and sustainability education.
MTEL prep Courses This resource features targeted lessons, interactive exercises, full-length MTEL practice tests, detailed explanations for every question, rich diagnostic data, unlimited access, and expert instructor support.
License Requirements This resource provides individuals with some basic information about licenses and endorsements offered, including licensure requirements, as well as testing information, required documents, and helpful guides and forms.
Teacher License Types and General Requirements This resource provides individuals with some basic information about licenses and endorsements offered, including general requirements of the license areas.
How to Obtain an Academic PreK-12 License This resource provides individuals with some basic information about the licensure process and assist with getting started.
Last Updated: March 11, 2024
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