Re: Is the application for a teachers licence done online?

Silvia

Posted on 10/08/09

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Hi Kate,

I received my preliminary license in August of 2008. All I had to do was
take the two MTEL exams and the content exam for my major. The scores were
submitted to the DOE. I applied online and submitted a fee. Also, sent
transcripts for all universities attended, and that was it, no syllabi. It
took a while though, so start early.

Good luck and don't give up!
Silvia

On 10/08/09, Kate wrote:
> Ted,
>
> I do not think you need syllabi if you are applying for a license that
> corresponds to your major. Maybe if you are trying to get a license for
> something other than your major, I don't know.
>
> I did exactly what you thought you had to do: sent transcripts and the
> MTEL's... and paid, of course.
>
> You can call the DOE, but you may have an interesting time doing so.
> Long waits, etc. It sounds like you have no choice BUT to call them,
> however.
>
> Good luck.
>
> On 10/08/09, Ted wrote:
>> I procured my B.S over 10 years ago,so doubt the university would
>> still have syllabi from early 1990s courses....
>>
>> I thought to get a preliminary teachers licence, all I would need
>> to do is pay the application fee, produce my undergrad
>> transcript,grad course transcripts, and a transcript proving I
>> passed the required MTEL tests.
>>
>> Are you serious that I might need to produce individual syllabi
>> from classes I took as an undergrad? That's insane!!!!
>>
>> I'm left to wonder-are there people in MA who have fullfilled all
>> the requirements needed to be a teacher, but due to the 'hamster
>> wheel' insanity of red tape, are unable to get their teachers
>> licence?
>>

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