The purpose of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) program is to help identify candidates for licensure who have demonstrated the knowledge required for entry-level educators in Massachusetts public schools. Other qualities, such as motivating and engaging students, are measured locally during employment interviews and evaluations.
TheMTEL program was initiated by the Massachusetts Department of Educationin 1998 as part of state wide education reform initiative for educators seeking PreKind ergarten to grade 12 licenses.
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