Welcome to the Educator Licensure page. This page provides links and useful information for teachers regarding licensure. Massachusetts DESE aMAzing Educators Educator Effectiveness Educator Preparation Educator Preparation Review and Approval Performance Review Program for Initial Licensure Licensure Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) Office of Educator Licensure Educator Effectiveness Education Laws and Regulations Professional Development MTEL Subject Matter Test Requirements Teaching and Learning Educator Effectiveness Induction and Mentoring Office of Digital Learning