Massachusetts Teacher CE Requirements
What Massachusetts requires to renew your Teacher license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
150
Renewal cycle
Every 5 years
Deadline
Your license anniversary
Requirements
- SEI/ESL/Bilingual Education — 15 hours
- Special Education / Students with Disabilities — 15 hours
- Content Area of License — 15 hours
- Pedagogy — 15 hours
- General CE — 90 hours
Important Information
Teachers in Massachusetts need to complete a total of 150 hours of continuing education every five years, including 15 hours of SEI/ESL/Bilingual Education, 15 hours of Special Education / Students with Disabilities, 15 hours of Content Area of License, and 15 hours of Pedagogy; the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Your renewal date is tied to the date your license was issued, so it is individual to you. Periods run five years. Check your license or board account for your exact date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: Advancing or Extending a License (doe.mass.edu)
- Source: Massachusetts Teacher License Renewal Courses (modelteaching.com)
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