Approved with Approval with Distinction Domain/ Criteria Program is authorized to Distinction is the highest level of Ratings, which endorse candidates for approval. A Sponsoring could include licensure with full reciprocity Organization or program specifically the benefits granted approval with depth and 7-year term of approval, distinction has exceeded substance of unless program ceases to the already high bar for commendations meet requirements or ESE approval, demonstrating resulting from finds insufficient evidence of exemplary performance. formal review meeting standards The Sponsoring Compelling SO is granted additional Organization or program nature of autonomy in making is operating at such a evidence of substantial program changes high level that it could impact provided Should opportunities arise, serve as a model for in support of SO’s that are approved with other providers in the criteria being distinction will be afforded state or nation. met preference in ESE-funded initiatives ESE will waive the Needs Assessment requirement if SO is interested in putting forth new programs Possible Status Designation as High performing Approved A Sponsoring Meeting formal Program is authorized to Organization or program review criteria endorse candidates for that has been granted licensure with full reciprocity Findings in a full approval is benefits report, if any, do recognized by the state not significantly 7-year term of approval, to have met all standards impact candidate unless program ceases to for preparing effective preparation meet requirements or ESE educators in finds insufficient evidence of Massachusetts. An meeting standards approved determination signals that candidates are well-served by this organization or program and receive a high-quality preparation experience.
Approved with Distinction Approval with Distinction is the highest level of approval. A Sponsoring Organization or program granted approval with distinction has exceeded the already high bar for approval, demonstrating exemplary performance. The Sponsoring Organization or program is operating at such a high level that it could serve as a model for other providers in the state or nation. Domain/ Criteria Ratings, which could include specifically the depth and substance of commendations resulting from formal review Compelling nature of evidence of impact provided in support of criteria being met Program is authorized to endorse candidates for licensure with full reciprocity benefits 7-year term of approval, unless program ceases to meet requirements or ESE finds insufficient evidence of meeting standards SO is granted additional autonomy in making substantial program changes Should opportunities arise, SO’s that are approved with distinction will be afforded preference in ESE-funded initiatives ESE will waive the Needs Assessment requirement if SO is interested in putting forth new programs Possible Status Designation as High performing Approved A Sponsoring Organization or program that has been granted full approval is recognized by the state to have met all standards for preparing effective educators in Massachusetts. An approved determination signals that candidates are well-served by this organization or program and receive a high-quality preparation experience. Meeting formal review criteria Findings in a report, if any, do not significantly impact candidate preparation Program is authorized to endorse candidates for licensure with full reciprocity benefits 7-year term of approval, unless program ceases to meet requirements or ESE finds insufficient evidence of meeting standards