Adult Basic Education (ABE) teachers provide instruction to academically underprepared and limited English proficient adults. Services include literacy, basic skills, secondary education and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
Last Updated: September 30, 2018
Forms, Guides, and Regulations
Advancing, Extending, and Renewing a License
Public Lookup for Educator Licensure
Licensure Requirements Tool
ELAR: Forgot Username
ELAR: Forgot Password
Office of Educator Licensure135 Santilli HighwayEverett, MA 02149Fax: 781-338-3391
Licensure Call Center: 781-338-6600Hours: Monday–Friday 9am–12pm & 2pm–5pm.
Walk-in Welcome Center Service CounterHours: Monday–Friday8:45am – 4:45pmLocated on the 3rd floor
Please be sure to bring a form of photo identification that includes your name (cannot be a photo copy) with you when visiting ESE.
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149
Voice: (781) 338-3000 TTY: (800) 439-2370
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.