obtaining QTS/US teaching license questions

Jazz90
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Re: obtaining QTS/US teaching license questions

Post by Jazz90 »

AJG1990 wrote:
> @PsyGuy
>
> Hey,
>
> I received my provisional Mass license recently. I studied for the relevant
> tests, flew to the US to take them, waited for my results, and then applied
> for the provisional license. It does not have an expiration date, but is
> valid for five years of employment starting when I'd begin working in Mass.
> All in all, I'd say I spent about $2,000 combined. The vast majority of
> this cost coming from international flights (which aren't cheap at the
> moment).
>
> I'm happy, at least for now, that I chose this route over TeachNow. I
> studied for the MTELs for about two months using study.com. That was about
> $30 per month. I know most people don't study for the MTELs for that long,
> but I didn't want to leave anything to chance. I'm also happy I could avoid
> the year-long busy work of TeachNow.
>
> If anybody has any questions about the process I'm more than happy to help.
>
> Apologies for posting the same message twice in two separate forums.
>
> Thanks again for the guidance guys!
>
> Take care and stay safe.
>
> Regards,
> AJG



Hi AJG!

Just to clarify, an MTEL helps you get a teaching licence? I’m new to all this and I’ve been reading so much that I’m so confused..

What is the process that leads to a licence ? Do I pass the tests and just apply for one?
PsyGuy
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Post by PsyGuy »

@Jazz90

The MTEL is the professional credentialing examination for DTs in the state of Massachusetts (MA). MA has a unique credentialing scheme that will award you a Provisional (Entry grade) credential based on having the equivalent of a 4 year US degree and completing the appropriate MTEL exams, no EPP/ITT program is required. You must take at least two exams, one a general English literacy exam (Communication Literacy) and the other a subject matter test. A number of these tests are available to take remotely eliminating the need to travel. The Provisional credential is effectively a lifetime credential as the 5 year limit applies specifically to working in MA.

While this results in a professional edu credential that checks the 'legal' box it is purely an assessment pathway that doesnt even test meds/peds/asst. Its been around long enough that while there are many lower tier ISs that dont care, leaders and recruiters are aware of the process to this particular credential.
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