Renewing your Massachusetts Teacher Certification:
The following are requirements and information for Massachusetts teacher certification renewal and advancement:
The following are the requirements for acquiring a Professional Massachusetts Teaching Licensure.
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Complete a Mentor and Induction program the first year of your teaching career.
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Successfully complete 3 years of teaching experience.
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Complete 50 contact hours of content based seminars.
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Complete a Master's Degree or Doctorate Degree Program.
- Complete at least 9 credits in the academic field of your teaching licensure.
- Obtain a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification.
Plus 1 of the following:
Request more information by contacting a representative at the Massachusetts Department of Education at (781) 338-6600.
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