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Massachusetts Initial Teacher Certification
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Steps to becoming a teacher in Massachusetts:The following are two separate routes and associated steps to earn your Massachusetts Teaching Certification. Click here to skip down to the Alternative Route to Certification.
For certification applicants who have completed formal teacher education training, the proper Massachusetts Certification type to be applied for will be the Initial Massachusetts Teacher Licensure. The Initial Licensure is valid for 5 years and is renewable.
Follow the following steps to apply for your Initial MA Teaching License: Send materials to this address:
Massachusetts Department of Education Office of Educator Licensure 350 Main Street Malden, MA 02148 For further questions, Call a Massachusetts Teacher Licensure Representative at (781) 338-6600
The Massachusetts Alternative Certification Route allows the applicant to acquire an educator's license prior to the completion of a Teacher Education Program.
If you fulfill the proper requirements, you will be issued a Preliminary Massachusetts License that is valid for 5 years. Back to Massachusetts Teacher Certification/Credentialing
Or, Steps to become a teacher in Massachusetts Learn about the requirements of another state by clicking on one of the state certification links to your left. Request information from schools by clicking on the links or school logos below. |
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