PROFESSIONAL LICENSE RENEWAL


Professional Licensure Renewal and/or additional new licenses:

In an attempt to assist you in securing licensure renewal before your current license expires, please follow the guidelines below.
      
Go to www.doe.mass.edu/educators to begin the process.


All prospective internal candidates are advised to apply for Massachusetts Licensure and/or register for MTELs before submitting an application on-line. Follow the DESE licensure guidelines before applying for a position to avoid applying for positions outside of your licensure. Confirm you are holding an active, valid license before applying. Be prepared to provide proof of licensure and/or proof application for licensure and confirmation of MTEL registration.


Please note:  a form is available on the District's Moodle web site which may be used for Verification of School Based Employment / Induction Mentoring and at: http://www.doe.mass.edu/educators/resources.html

Please remember that your Individual Professional Development Plan does require a final endorsement from your supervisor.  For most K-8 teachers, the endorsement will be done by the Principal.  For high school teachers, the endorsement will be done by the Department Heads. 

If you will be engaging in an
Administrative Apprenticeship/Internship you must follow the Guidelines for Administrator Routes to Initial License 603 CMR 7.00 (http://www.doe.mass.edu/educators/03adminguide.pdf) a form is available on the MA DESE website (Verification/Endorsement Form for Administrator Licensure) which must be used for verification. 

For new or additional licenses, please be sure to send transcripts and program information for credential review by the DESE.

Once your new license has been issued to you, please forward a copy to the Human Resources Office.