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Understanding the various routes to obtaining an initial teacher license in Massachusetts is essential for aspiring educators. This guide outlines the requirements for the MTEL (Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure) before, during, and after education programs. It covers options for applicants with a BA/BS degree, whether or not they have completed an approved teacher preparation program, and various license types including preliminary and initial licenses valid for five years. Additionally, learn about supervised apprenticeships and temporary licenses for those still needing to pass the MTEL.
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MTEL Test (Before, During or After Program) Initial License (Valid for 5 Years of Employment) BA/BS with Approved Teacher Prep Program (Undergrad) Employment BA/BS (No Approved Teacher Prep Program) Post-BA Approved Teacher Prep Program (with or without Master’s) MTEL Test (Before, During or After Program) Initial License (Valid for 5 Years of Employment) Employment BA/BS (No Approved Teacher Prep Program) MTEL Test (Before Program) Preliminary License (Valid for 5 Years of Employment) Supervised Apprenticeship in Classroom Post-BA Approved Teacher Prep Program Initial License (Valid for 5 Years of Employment) Employment MTEL Test (Before Program) Initial License (Valid for 5 Years of Employment) BA/BS (No Approved Teacher Prep Program) MTEL Test (Before Program) Preliminary License (Valid for 5 Years of Employment) Post-BA Approved Teacher Prep Program Initial License (Valid for 5 Years of Employment) BA/BS (No Approved Teacher Prep Program) Preliminary License (Valid for 5 Years of Employment) PRPIL* Employment Employment (3 Years) MTEL Test (After Program) Temporary License (1 Year) if still need to pass MTEL Initial License (Valid for 5 Years of Employment) BA/BS + Approved Teacher Prep Program or 3 Years Licensed Employment** Employment Routes to Initial License Route 1 UNDERGRADUATE/ BACCALAUREATE ROUTES 2 - 5 ARE ALL POST-BACCALAUREATE Route 2 HIGHER EDUCATION OR Route 3 DISTRICT [APPRENTICE OR TEACHER OF RECORD] Route 4 PRPIL* Route 5 OUT-OF-STATE *Performance Review Program for Initial Licensure ** In a state with which MA has interstate agreement MA Department of Education 4/06