Educator Preparation in Massachusetts

The resources on this page are primarily for Massachusetts approved educator preparation programs.

• If you are an individual hoping to become an educator in Massachusetts, visit our Careers in Massachusetts page.
• If you are from an organization seeking to become an approved educator preparation program, visit our Informal Review toolkit.

Quick Links:

• Ed Prep Frequently Asked Questions (For quick access to frequently asked questions and an extensive library of resources.)
• Educator Preparation Review and Approval
• Guidelines and Advisories
• PST and CAP Guidelines and Implementation Support
• Early Literacy in Educator Preparation
• Other Educator Preparation Resources

DESE Educator Preparation Resources and Opportunities

We are excited to share upcoming opportunities to learn from and collaborate with the DESE team and your colleagues from other educator preparation programs. We will continue to update this list as opportunities become available. If you have additional questions about any of these opportunities, please contact educatorpreparation@mass.gov .

In addition to the opportunities below, our team will continue to communicate and collect feedback through our Monthly EE Newsletter and regular attendance at SCOPE, MACTE Board, and COMTEC meetings.

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• General Information and Updates
• Early Literacy in Educator Preparation
• Anticipated Updates to Guidelines or Foundational Resources
• Additional Opportunities to Engage
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Additional Opportunities to Engage

The EE Team will be seeking input or feedback on several key policies and initiatives. We hope your voice will be included!

Last Updated: December 22, 2025