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Office of Educator Licensure

Office of Educator Licensure

Massachusetts is committed to ensuring excellence within our schools and to supporting and developing our educator workforce. We are a national leader in education, and are looking for inspired, innovative, and nurturing individuals to join our schools.

Besides this website, our licensure resources include our Call Center (781-338-6600, available weekdays, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm) and Walk-in Service Counter (75 Pleasant St., Malden, weekdays, 8:45 am to 4:45 pm). Please bring a photo ID.

Education Security Portal (ESP) Registration Information: For assistance with the ESP Registration process please view the ESP Help page.

Licensure Updates
09/18/2023 View HTML Page  Deadline to Apply and Obtain an Emergency License
08/21/2023 Download Word Document  MTEL Update: Impact of the General Curriculum Multi-Subject Subtest and the General Curriculum Mathematics Subtest no Longer Being Offered
03/17/2023 View HTML Page  Extensions for "Old" Emergency Licenses
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Licenses Offered


To find out more about licenses and endorsements offered, including general requirements for each, select one of the license/endorsement topics below.

Licensure Requirements


Learn about licensure requirements, as well as testing information, required documents and helpful guides and forms by selecting one of the topic areas below.

Advance or Renew a License


Find out more about how you can advance, extend, or renew your license. Are you looking for Professional Development opportunities? Search our Professional Development Directory below by content area, location, type of PD and more.

District and School Resources


Access our public Look up to verify a license as well as helpful resources and guidance for schools and districts including obtaining a waiver, performing background checks, and hiring an exchange teacher.

Last Updated: September 18, 2023

 
Contact Us

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
75 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148-4906

Voice: (781) 338-3000
TTY: (800) 439-2370

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