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Events to Support Your Professional Track
Events to Support Your Professional Track
Building-Based Support Groups
Building-Based Support Groups
Description:
A new support group for teachers with 3-5 years of experience who need a boost or want to give teachers a boost. Participants can make headway towards 50 mentored hours and problem-solve and collaborate with colleagues.Audience:
Early Career TeachersDate:
Tuesday, February 23rd 3:00p-4:30p(*This will be a multi-date opportunity - be on the lookout for more dates and times)# of PDP's:
1.5 PDPs per sessionPresenter:
Mehernush ShroffHow to Register:
Participants register via TeachpointHow to Connect:
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/5022554348
Leadership and Licensure Tour 2021
Leadership and Licensure Tour 2021
Kim Talbot, Director of Teacher and Leader Development, is announcing the dates of the second annual “Leadership and Licensure Tour.” Have questions about your license? Are you looking to advance your initial license or renew a professional license? Looking for help auditing your PD in TeachPoint?
Use the link below and sign up for an individual 15 minute time slot.
For questions about your initial license sign up on March 2 (second tab).
For questions about your professional license sign up for a time on March 31 (third tab).
The Zoom link to all meetings as well as additional resources are found on the fourth tab. Can’t make that day/time slot? Add your name to the bottom of the time sheet to schedule a more convenient time.
Salem State University Teacher Leadership Fellowship 2021-2022
Are you a current or aspiring teacher leader looking to bolster your leadership skills?
Are you looking to make a bigger impact at your school or in the district?
Are you inspired by other Fellows who currently hold leadership roles in Salem?
Are you interested in acquiring graduate credits leading toward a salary lane change or additional degree?
Do your career goals include earning a director/supervisor or principal license?
If you answered “YES!” to any of these questions and have had 3 years employment in SPS with an evaluation rating of proficient, then becoming a Fellow may be just the opportunity you’ve been looking for. To find out more, click the link below for promotional materials, this year’s application, and a Flipgrid Mix tape. Have more questions? Sign up for a time slot for February 3 on the License and Leadership Tour - groups welcome!
SSU Teacher Leadership Fellowship 2021-2022
SSU Teacher Leadership Fellowship 2021-2022
February 3rd
Advancing Initial License
Advancing Initial License
March 3rd
Renewing Professional License
Renewing Professional License
March 31st
General Licensure Information
General Licensure Information
Follow the link to the DESE Website where you can access all general license information. Included on this website:
Follow the link to the DESE Website where you can access all general license information. Included on this website:
How to become an educator
Creating and managing your ELAR account
Managing your license
MTEL links
About the Office of Educator Licensure (contact and assistance)
Re-Licensure Guidelines
Re-Licensure Guidelines
Re-Licensure Guidelines
Effective July 28, 2017, the required distribution of PDPs for all academic educators who currently hold a Professional level license and are renewing that license has been amended as stated in the regulations (CMR 603 44.05). The required minimum breakdown to renew a Primary area is as follows:
Re-Licensure Guidelines
Effective July 28, 2017, the required distribution of PDPs for all academic educators who currently hold a Professional level license and are renewing that license has been amended as stated in the regulations (CMR 603 44.05). The required minimum breakdown to renew a Primary area is as follows:
License Renewal:
At least 15 PDPs in content (subject matter knowledge)
At least 15 PDPs in pedagogy (professional skills and knowledge)
At least 15 PDPs related to Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) or English as a Second Language (ESL)
At least 15 PDPs related to training in strategies for effective schooling for students with disabilities and the instruction of students with diverse learning styles
The remaining required 90 PDPs may be earned through any combination of “elective” activities that address other educational issues and topics that improve student learning, additional content, or pedagogy.
Induction Plan
Induction Plan
Below is the Induction Plan for Salem Public Schools. The Induction Plan outlines Salem's commitment to supporting educators in the first five years of the profession.
Advancing Your Initial License
Advancing Your Initial License
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is the institution charged with issuing licenses. Specific licensure questions should be directed toward DESE by calling their department of licensure 781-338-6600. Creating and ELAR account and uploading all relevant paperwork is an important step toward your professional license.
Follow the link to create a copy of your "50 Additional Hours of Mentoring Log Sheet" to keep track of your continued work. 50 Additional Hours of Mentoring Log
Below is a resource for you to reference for requirements and expectations for the 50 Hour Requirement for your Professional License.
Guidance for Licensure.pdf50HourRequirement.pdfMentor Guidance
Mentor Guidance
Mentors are a critical component of Salem's Induction Program. Guidance for mentors is linked below.
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