About PRPIL

Massachusetts Teacher Licensure

If your emergency or provisional license is about to lapse, PRPIL is the cost-effective and flexible way to earn an Initial license in Massachusetts

HOW TO APPLY

The alternative way to advance to your Initial Massachusetts Teacher License

PRPIL (Performance Review Program for Initial Licensure) is the alternative Massachusetts Teachers License program for teachers who wish to advance from a Provisional license to an Initial license. Earn your initial license in less than 6 months, while you teach, at a lower cost than other routes.

The program is Route 2 in the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education's Regulations for Educator Licensure and Preparation Program Approval. Class Measures administers this program on behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

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All you need to know about PRPIL, in 25 minutes

An introduction to PRPIL - hear from your Program Director, recently completed teachers, Instructional Consultants, and Mentors.

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Information for teachers wanting to advance to their initial MA licensure

What is PRPIL, why do so many MA teachers choose this route, and is it right for you?

Information for teachers already enrolled in the PRPIL program

All your PRPIL assessment forms, evidence list and portfolio guidelines..

Essential information

MA Teaching License Requirements
Eligibility checklist
Program Overview
Support
Classroom Observations
Portfolio Guidelines
Sample Timeline
How to apply and FAQs.

Information for mentors

Reasons to become a PRPIL mentor, eligibility requirements and your responsibilities.

Information for Schools and Districts

If you are responsible for ensuring your teachers are operating under the correct Massachusetts teaching license and want to share the latest information with your staff, download our District Guide to PRPIL below or register for updates here.

PLEASE NOTE: The Class Measures office is not regularly staffed, so phone calls and deposited messages may not be attended to immediately. In order to speedily obtain the information you require, in the first instance please refer to resources within these pages. In particular, you will find key information on the Essential Information page, which also includes the PRPIL Eligibility Criteria. For all additional queries, please email prpil@classmeasures.com

Covid-19 statement:

The PRPIL team is committed to ensuring that all schools' and districts' safety and health guidelines are followed for teachers enrolled in the program. PRPIL program requirements will support maintaining the health and safety of the PRPIL staff, program participants and their school communities. While the program has resumed onsite observation wherever possible, we will make flexible arrangements to meet specific needs as requested. Virtual meetings with mentors and teachers, and electronic submission of final portfolio continue as part of the regular program.