remaining points may be “carried over” and applied towards the next renewal cycle only. In cases where an educator will be claiming the PDPs earned through the Department-approved SEI course and applying them to more than one renewal cycle, the educator must maintain documentation to support both renewals. For example, in the above scenario, if the Supervisor/Director were selected for an audit in 2021, she would have to submit documentation to support the renewal in 2016 and 2021 to show the number of PDPs earned through completion of the Department-approved SEI course used in 2016, and the number of PDPs carried over towards the 2021 cycle. Table 3: An educator with a Supervisor/Director of Science license renewing the same license as the Primary area on/after July 28, 2017, using the new point distribution, as well as “carrying over” points. Table 3 PDP Requirement A minimum of 150 Professional Development Activity Examples Hours Completed / Credits Professional Development Point Equivalence At least 15 PDPs in content (subject matter knowledge) Course: Leadership Connection 3 graduate credits 3 graduate credits = 67.5 PDPs At least 15 PDPs in pedagogy (professional skills) School-Based Activities: Family Science Nights (3 hours) Extended exploratory activities for students (3 hours) Design teaching training series on “Technology in the classroom” (3 hours per day/3 days -PD series = 9 hours) 15 hours 15 PDPs earned as a result of developing and implementing these school-based activities (Educators may earn 1 PDP per clock hour with a maximum of 30 points over a 5-year renewal cycle) A minimum of 15 must be in SEI/ESL Department-approved SEI Full course 45 hours 67.5 PDPs earned as a result of completing the full course; 15 PDPs may be subtracted from the 67.5 PDPs earned via this course and used for this renewal cycle. The remaining points may be carried over to the next renewal cycle. A minimum of 15 must be in Training in strategies for effective schooling for students with disabilities and instruction of students with diverse learning styles Seminar: Learning strategies in the classroom 15 hours 15 PDPs earned as a result of completing the 2-day seminar. “Elective” activities that address other educational issues and topics that improve student learning, additional content, or pedagogy Course: Fostering Better Schools; Successful Students 3 credits 3 undergraduate credits = 45 PDPs
Renewal of a License and an Endorsement Together The Autism Endorsement and the Transition Specialist Endorsement are each valid for five calendar years and may be renewed for successive five-year terms to individuals who meet the renewal requirements as stated in the Regulations for Educator Licensure and Preparation Program Approval (603 CMR 7.14) (f) and (g). Since they are endorsements, and not licenses, the Autism and Transition Specialist Endorsements can be renewed without the need for an active Primary area license. The renewal of either of the endorsements will require a total of 30 PDPs and an active prerequisite license. The renewal fee for each Endorsement is $25. Table 4: A scenario of an educator renewing a Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing license (as the Primary area), and the Transition Specialist Endorsement, after July 28, 2017. Table 4 Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Primary Area) A minimum of 150 PDPs Professional Development Activity Examples Hours Completed / Credits Professional Development Point Equivalence A minimum of 15 PDPs in content (subject matter knowledge) A minimum of 15 PDPs in pedagogy (professional skills) Strategies for Active Participation of Students and Families in IEP Development 3 graduate credits 3 graduate credits = 67.5 PDPs - 37.5 PDPs out of 67.5 have been applied to meet the content requirement. 37.5 PDPs Strategies for Active Participation of Students and Families in IEP Development 3 graduate credits Due to overlap, the PDPs earned for completing the course (Strategies for Active Participation of Students and Families in IEP Development) were divided and also applied to meet points for pedagogy as well as content. (See more on overlapping areas on p. 16.) 30 PDPs A minimum of 15 PDPs in SEI/ESL Passed SEI MTEL 4 hours 15 PDPs A minimum of 15 PDPs in Training in strategies for effective schooling for students with disabilities and instruction of students with diverse learning styles An ESE online course: Self-paced (hours may vary) 15 PDPs Elective activities that address other educational issues and topics that improve student learning Basics of Stage and Theatre management 3 graduate credits 3 graduate credit course = 67.5 PDPs Total = 165 PDPs