Section:
Adopted by the Board of Education April 24, 2001, effective October 1, 2001 Most Recently Amended by the Board of Education June 22, 2004
(1) Purpose. 603 CMR 47.00 is intended to accomplish the following objectives:
(a) provide a voluntary license for teachers of adult basic education;
(b) establish a minimum educational standard for licensed adult basic education teachers;
(c) define a foundation of subject matter knowledge requirements and professional standards for licensed teachers of adult basic education;
(d) prepare licensed adult basic educators to help all learners achieve their goals;
(e) provide a flexible system of licensure to encourage participation by prospective and experienced adult basic education teachers;
(f) establish a system of licensure that recognizes the skills and abilities of experienced adult basic education teachers;
(g) provide multiple routes to licensure; and,
(h) provide multiple ways to demonstrate proficiency in the standards.
(2) Authority. 603 CMR 47.00 is promulgated by the Board of Education pursuant to M.G.L. c. 69 § 1H.
Regulatory Authority: 603 CMR 47.00: M.G.L. c.69, § 1H.
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Last Updated: November 24, 2004