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Endorsements and Endorsement Import Spreadsheets

  • When should our organization endorse someone for licensure?
  • How should we endorse for licensure?
  • A candidate from years ago is requesting endorsement, what should I do?
    • If the completer met all requirements at the time of program completion and would have been endorsed at the time, the sponsoring organization has the authority to endorse the completer retroactively.
  • I made a mistake! How do I correct someone's endorsement?
  • Why is my import showing warnings or not uploading?
  • Batch Lists for Expediting License Application Reviews
    • What is the purpose of the batch list?
      • A batch list is an option to expedite the review of license applications that have been waiting in the queue for over two weeks. If your candidate has successfully submitted their license application and have not had any updates on their license application, then you can submit a batch list to have their application expedited for review from the Office of Educator Licensure. This is distinct from a batch endorsement. For information about submitting batch endorsements, see the Sponsoring Organization User Guide and tutorial located on the HELP page in ELAR.
    • How can I submit a batch list?
      • Once you have endorsed your program completers in ELAR and they have not received updates on their license application for over two weeks, then you can send us a list of the program completers.
      • You can use the Word document and send it to educatorpreparation@mass.gov . Please only submit Word documents, as PDFs will not be accepted.
    • How will I know when a batch list has been processed?
      • You will receive an email from us once the Office of Educator Licensure has reviewed the list.

Last Updated: September 25, 2024

 
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