I did not LET my certification expire. I renewed twice since 1992, and
then just got caught up in my other part-time jobs. I have not taught
full-time since my kids were born (1999) and now that my youngest is in
school, am thinking about getting back in the classroom. When I checked
my certificate, it had just expired a few months before. I wish MTA
would have some sort of notification if expiration is approaching. I am
not a part of an elementary school district/private school that might
help teachers stay on top of that. I'm all for the lifetime
certification, as the true test of a good teacher is what really happens
in the classroom, not on a piece of paper. I have a master's degree and
great credentials, just unfortunately missed the mark on this.
On 3/06/10, oldteacher wrote:
> When she got her license in 1992, it was a lifetime certification
> and likely assumed that would never change (as we all did). Maybe
> she hasn't taught in a public school since the first round of
> recertification occured 1994-1999.
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> On 3/06/10, X wrote:
> how can you let your license for your job expire????
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> On 3/06/10, oldteacher wrote:
>>> I let one of my licenses expire on purpose, since I moved on
>>> to another area. I was told I would have to start all over
>>> again if I wanted to get it back. You would probably have to
>>> take the MTEL tests and start with a preliminary or initial
>>> license. It's possible that you may have different
>>> requirements if you never taught under that license. I would
>>> make an appt. to talk to someone at DESE to find out for sure.
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> On 3/05/10, Molly wrote:
>>>> I have been certified as a teacher in MA since 1992. My
>>>> certificate recently expired without me realizing it. I am
>>>> just wondering what I need to do to reinstate it. I have not
>>>> been a full-time elementary teacher in awhile but have kept
>>>> up with tutoring. Anyone know how I should go about this?
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