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Public Comment: Updates to Subject Matter Knowledge (SMK) Guidelines

The Department is seeking public comment on updated Subject Matter Knowledge (SMK) requirements for world language teachers and school counselors. The SMK requirements outline the content knowledge expectations for educator licensure in Massachusetts and drive both the preparation of future educators and licensure assessments. Please use this link to submit public comment by Friday, July 15.





Last Updated: May 25, 2022



 
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