603 CMR 47.00

Licensure of Adult Basic Education Teachers and Preparation Program Approval

Section:

• 47.01: Purpose and Authority
• 47.02: Definitions
• 47.03: Adult Basic Education Teacher Preparation Program Approval
• 47.04: Adult Basic Education Panel Review for Licensure
• 47.05: Types of Licenses, Requirements for Licensure, and Requirements for Field-Based Experience
• 47.06: Routes to Professional Licensure of Adult Basic Education Teachers
• 47.07: Subject Matter Knowledge Requirements for Adult Basic Education Teachers
• 47.08: Professional Standards for Adult Basic Education Teachers
• 47.09: Standards for Orientation of Adult Basic Education Teachers
• 47.10: Licensure Renewal and Professional Development for Adult Basic Education Teachers
• 47.11: General Provisions
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Adopted by the Board of Education April 24, 2001, effective October 1, 2001
Most Recently Amended by the Board of Education June 22, 2004

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47.01: Purpose and Authority

(1) Purpose. 603 CMR 47.00 is intended to accomplish the following objectives:

1. (a) provide a voluntary license for teachers of adult basic education;

2. (b) establish a minimum educational standard for licensed adult basic education teachers;

3. (c) define a foundation of subject matter knowledge requirements and professional standards for licensed teachers of adult basic education;

4. (d) prepare licensed adult basic educators to help all learners achieve their goals;

5. (e) provide a flexible system of licensure to encourage participation by prospective and experienced adult basic education teachers;

6. (f) establish a system of licensure that recognizes the skills and abilities of experienced adult basic education teachers;

7. (g) provide multiple routes to licensure; and,

8. (h) provide multiple ways to demonstrate proficiency in the standards.

(2) Authority. 603 CMR 47.00 is promulgated by the Board of Education pursuant to M.G.L. c. 69 § 1H.

Regulatory Authority:
603 CMR 47.00: M.G.L. c.69, § 1H.

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Last Updated: November 24, 2004