Early ID System

The "Early ID System" is an enhancement to the existing Educator Licensure and Recruitment (ELAR) system and allows sponsoring organizations to use Massachusetts Education Personnel Identifiers (MEPIDs) to record candidates when they enroll in a preparation program, when they complete all non-practicum coursework, and when they complete the program and are endorsed for licensure.

To access the Early ID system, log into ELAR and click on Application List, ELAR Welcome Page, then Early ID/Endorsement. For more information on using the Early ID system, please see the User Guide, FAQ, and demonstration videos located below. If you have any questions, please contact EducatorPreparation@mass.gov .

• Early ID System User Guide

• Early ID System FAQ

• Early ID — Log In and Enroll Candidates
  This video describes how to log into the Early ID System, and how to submit candidates as program enrollees using the Early ID System.

• Early ID — Enter Non-Practicum Completers
  This video describes how to submit candidates as Non-Practicum Coursework Completers, otherwise known as everything but the practicum, using the Early ID System.

• Early ID — Enter Program Completers
  This video describes how to submit candidates as Program Completers and endorse them for licensure using the Early ID System.

Last Updated: July 7, 2020