Master's degree in speech-language pathology from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Association (ASHA). Eligibility for Clinical Fellowship. Passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills test. Completion of a clinical practicum consisting of 100 onsite hours in a public school or an approved private school setting. Adherence to the Code of Ethics of the American Association. (b) Professional License. Possession of an Initial license. Possession and maintenance of the license to practice speech-language pathology through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Pathology and Audiology. Completion of the Clinical Fellowship in speech-language pathology. Passing score on the National Examination in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Three years of employment under the Initial Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders license. 7.08: Professional Standards for Teachers (1) Application. The Professional Standards for Teachers define the pedagogical and other professional knowledge and skills required of all teachers. These standards and indicators referred to in 603 CMR 7.08 (2) and (3) are used by sponsoring organizations in designing their teacher preparation programs and in preparing their candidates. The standards and indicators are also used by the Department in reviewing programs seeking state approval, and as the basis of performance assessments of candidates. Candidates shall demonstrate that they meet the Professional Standards and indicators referred to in 603 CMR 7.08 (2) and (3) by passing a Performance Assessment for Initial License using Department guidelines. (2) Professional Standards for Teachers. (a) Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment: Promotes the learning and growth of all students by providing high quality and coherent instruction, designing and administering authentic and meaningful student assessments, analyzing student performance and growth data, using this data to improve instruction, providing students with constructive feedback on an on-going basis, and continuously refining learning objectives. (b) Teaching All Students: Promotes the learning and growth of all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, create a safe and effective classroom environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency. (c) Family and Community Engagement: Promotes the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community
Master's degree in speech-language pathology from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Association (ASHA). Eligibility for Clinical Fellowship. Passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills test. Completion of a clinical practicum consisting of 100 onsite hours in a public school or an approved private school setting. Adherence to the Code of Ethics of the American Association. (b) Professional License. Possession of an Initial license. Possession and maintenance of the license to practice speech-language pathology through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Pathology and Audiology. Completion of the Clinical Fellowship in speech-language pathology. Passing score on the National Examination in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Three years of employment under the Initial Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders license. 7.08: Professional Standards for Teachers (1) Application. The Professional Standards for Teachers define the pedagogical and other professional knowledge and skills required of all teachers. These standards and indicators referred to in 603 CMR 7.08 (2) and (3) are used by sponsoring organizations in designing their teacher preparation programs and in preparing their candidates. The standards and indicators are also used by the Department in reviewing programs seeking state approval, and as the basis of performance assessments of candidates. Candidates shall demonstrate that they meet the Professional Standards and indicators referred to in 603 CMR 7.08 (2) and (3) by passing a Performance Assessment for Initial License using Department guidelines. (2) Professional Standards for Teachers. (a) Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment: Promotes the learning and growth of all students by providing high quality and coherent instruction, designing and administering authentic and meaningful student assessments, analyzing student performance and growth data, using this data to improve instruction, providing students with constructive feedback on an on-going basis, and continuously refining learning objectives. (b) Teaching All Students: Promotes the learning and growth of all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, create a safe and effective classroom environment, and demonstrate cultural proficiency. (c) Family and Community Engagement: Promotes the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community
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