Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Logo
Educator Effectiveness

Educator Preparation Domains

DESE has organized Educator Preparation Program Approval expectations into six thematic categories, called Domains.

The domains are: The Organization, Partnerships, Continuous Improvement, The Candidate, Field-Based Experiences, and Instruction. Criteria in each domain are derived directly from the Program Approval Standards and are designed to distill high-level concepts into a set of concrete, actionable criteria.

The resources and guidance related to each domain are included here and are updated periodically.

Last Updated: June 26, 2020

 
Contact Us

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149

Voice: (781) 338-3000
TTY: (800) 439-2370

Directions

Disclaimer: A reference in this website to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name is for the information and convenience of the public and does not constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.