What to know about the updated application
EEC is creating a new portal for educators to apply for and manage their professional certifications, designed and tested with input from early childhood educators.
Educators can now apply more easily, and supervisors can verify work experience using a new online process.
Learn more about how to apply for an EEC professional certification
What educators need to know
To use the professional certification application, log in to the new portal using a MyMassGov account. A MyMassGov account is required to verify user information and identity.
Learn more about using MyMassGov
What to know about the application updates:
- More personalized experience: The application asks only for information relevant to each applicant’s background and experience.
- Built-in support: This includes guidance on eligibility requirements and document details to help ensure complete applications.
- Online work experience verification. Applicants enter work details directly in the online form, and supervisors verify them through a new online process. Application are processed once the supervisor confirms work experience
Note: The Verification of Work Experience or Practicum PDF form is no longer accepted. Work details and verification must be completed within the online certification application. - Application status updates. After submission, users can sign in to the portal to track application status, view decisions, and download a PDF copy of the certification once approved.
What supervisors need to know
Educator work experience must be verified using the new online form.
Note: The Verification of Work Experience or Practicum PDF form is no longer accepted. All work experience must be verified through the online process.
Steps to verify work experience online:
- After the educator submits their application, an email is sent with a link to verify the educator’s work experience.
- To begin verification, a MyMassGov account is required.
- After logging in, review, confirm, or edit the educator’s work experience details as needed.
- Provide verifier information, including position title, phone number, and EEC certification number, if applicable.
- Once verification is submitted, the educator’s application will be processed.
Completing the online verification should take about 5 minutes.
Why a MyMassGov account is required
A MyMassGov account is required to access the updated professional certification application. New accounts must be created if one does not already exist.
Note: Using an email address that is regularly checked is recommended.
For educators, the account verifies personal information, allows saving the application, tracking application status, and receiving updates.
For supervisors, the account verifies role details and identity.
A MyMassGov account also provides access to other Massachusetts services, including the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), state health insurance, family leave, and more.