Certification and Educator Licensure Office

Lesley's Certification/Educator Licensure Office

The Certification Office assists past, current and prospective students and:

• Answers questions about educator licensure and certification, license renewal (recertification), and teaching in other states
• Keeps the Lesley community informed and updated on all matters related to licensure regulations and policies
• Provides information and support for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), including MTEL workshops and other resources
• Verifies completion of teacher education programs for graduates applying for out-of-state certification
• Endorses Lesley University graduates of state-approved educator licensure programs, including teachers, reading specialists, administrators, school guidance and school adjustment counselors.* (Note: All educator licensure-program completers must apply to the Certification Office for an endorsed transcript, which is required by the state for licensure.)

Learn more about:

• Licensure and Certification 
• MTEL (Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure)
• MTEL/Licensure News and Updates from the State

*For mental health licenses, please contact Catherine Stalberg, the licensure advisor for the Divisions of Counseling and Psychology and Expressive Therapies, at 617.349.8561 or license@lesley.edu.
 

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Although the Lesley Certification Office has attempted to ensure that the information contained on the website is accurate and complete at the time of posting, the contents are subject to change at any time.