Important Notice: Please note that these pages are relevant for the previous Guidelines for Educator Preparation Program Approval. While you may find that some of these resources are still useful, please review our Ed Prep Review and Approval site that has updated resources based on our 2023 Guidelines for Educator Preparation Program Approval.
In Massachusetts, approval is granted to a Sponsoring Organization (SO). The authority granted to providers is significant in terms of both scope and duration. Below are resources and links related both to general organizational oversight and to supporting and sustaining effective preparation programs at the organizational level.
Directory Administration Guide
Educator Preparation Primary Contact Advisory
Last Updated: May 29, 2025