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These trainings have been designed for educators working with a waiver as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities or educators wanting to add the Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities to their current educator license.
The Massachusetts Licensure Academy (MLA) offered by DESE through the Collaborative for Educational Services, will offer two no-cost courses per semester. Courses are presented in a hybrid format (mix of online and face-to-face), with monthly face-to-face meetings in either Marlboro or Northampton. Courses will be offered for 67.5 PDPs. Three graduate credits are available at the participant's expense.
Last Updated: August 21, 2025