Educator Preparation in Massachusetts

The resources on this page are primarily for Massachusetts approved educator preparation programs.

• If you are an individual hoping to become an educator in Massachusetts, visit our Careers in Massachusetts page.
• If you are from an organization seeking to become an approved educator preparation program, visit our Informal Review toolkit.

Quick Links:

• Ed Prep Frequently Asked Questions (For quick access to frequently asked questions and an extensive library of resources.)
• Educator Preparation Review and Approval
• Guidelines and Advisories
• PST and CAP Guidelines and Implementation Support
• Early Literacy in Educator Preparation
• Other Educator Preparation Resources

DESE Educator Preparation Resources and Opportunities 2024-2025

We are excited to share upcoming opportunities to learn from and collaborate with the DESE team and your colleagues from other educator preparation programs throughout the 2024-2025 school year. We will continue to update this list as more specific details become available. If you have additional questions about any of these opportunities, please contact educatorpreparation@mass.gov .

In addition to the opportunities below, our team will continue to communicate and collect feedback through our Monthly EE Newsletter and regular attendance at SCOPE, MACTE Board, and COMTEC meetings. The Educator Preparation Advisory Group and PST/CAP Working Group will also continue to collaborate with our team throughout the year to inform specific projects.

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• General Information and Updates
• Early Literacy in Educator Preparation
• Anticipated Updates to Guidelines or Foundational Resources
• Additional Opportunities to Provide Feedback
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Last Updated: February 13, 2025