Purpose and Authority Purpose. The Massachusetts recertification system will enhance education through ongoing professional development for educators that meets high standards for quality. It is important that the recertification system be carried out in the context of professional development for school improvement leading to increased student learning. The goal is for educators within a school and district to work together so that recertification achieves educational goals for the individual, the school, and the district, in order to assist students in meeting state learning standards. 38G to a person who has met the preparation and eligibility requirements established by the Board of Education for standard certification.
Standard certificates are valid for five years and are renewable for additional five year terms.
A certificate that is not renewed is deemed inactive for five years. The primary certificate is usually the certificate under which the educator is employed. If the educator is employed in a position that requires more than one certificate, the educator may designate which of the certificates is the primary certificate. One clock hour is equivalent to one professional development point. One semester hour is equivalent to 15 PDPs.