How do I get a Department of Elementary & Secondary Eduation (DESE) certification in Massachusetts?
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How do I get a Department of Elementary & Secondary Eduation (DESE) certification in Massachusetts?
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Answer:
The Department of Elementary & Secondary School Education (DESE) in Massachusetts requires professionals in the education system to be licensed in order to teach in public schools. Different certifications are available to applicants who can choose the one that corresponds to their needs. The temporary certification is designed for individuals who hold a license from another state but have not met the criteria of Massachusetts yet. The provisional is for people who earned a bachelor' s degree and passed the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). The Initial is for the people who earned a bachelor' s degree, passed the MTEL and have a recognized program. The professional is designed for individuals who hold the initial license and have completed an appropriate program to move to the next level.
Candidates for DESE certifications must determine the category that matches their level, register to take the tests, submit the required documents to DESE and prepare for the exam. Each Type of certification requires specific paperwork, so candidates need to make sure they meet all the criteria to be eligible for certification.
For more information about the Department of Elementary & Secondary School Education (DESE) certification in Massachusetts, check out this article: How to Become a Reading Teacher in Massachusetts
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