2012 Degree & Licensure Programs

MESPA Certification Program for Administrator Licensure (CPAL)
This extraordinary program, begun in 1991, is now accepting applications for CPAL starting in the Summer of 2012. With the approval of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, it is designed to prepare educators for certification as elementary through secondary level principals. The first program of its kind in the United States, it is innovative both in content and delivery. It meets all certification requirements of the Commonwealth. Please call for information about upcoming cohorts and application information. This annual program begins in the summer. Download the CPAL flyer.

For more information, contact Executive Director Nadya Aswad Higgins or call 508-624-0500.

Instructional Technology Teacher Masters/Certification Program (ITTM/Cert)
The MESPA Instructional Technology Masters/Certification program is designed to prepare teachers and other educators to become licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as an instructional technology teacher, while earning a Master of Education with a concentration in Instructional Technology degree.

The program provides teachers and other educators with relevant, up-to-date, practical, and challenging learning experiences. The program includes a practicum with ongoing supervision by both a field-based supervising practitioner as well as advisor support by an IT Program faculty member. The cohort group will also become part of the participant's support network. Please download the 2012 Information Booklet and the 2012 Application Form.

Now accepting applications for Summer 2012.

Information session for the 2012 IT program will be held on December 7, 2011from 4:30-5:30 PM. See announcement.

For more information, contact Program Director Bob Tucker, or call 508-624-0500.