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This page contains opportunities to help you stay engaged in your profession. Information about how to become a mentor, host teacher, or Teacher as Scholar are found on this page as well as information about the Salem State University Teacher Leader Fellow program.
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.
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.
Mentor Guidance
Mentor Guidance
DESE Guidance for Fulfilling SEI Endorsement Requirement:
DESE Guidance for Fulfilling SEI Endorsement Requirement:
Teachers as Scholars
Teachers as Scholars
Licensure
Licensure
National Board
National Board
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Career Opportunities in SPS
Career Opportunities in SPS
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