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Q: Why is MCPS automatically deducting a $10 certificate fee from my paycheck?
A: The $10 certificate fee is automatically deducted so that the certification unit can obtain your Maryland State Department of Education certificate, which is required for all instructional staff. MCPS handles ALL your certification needs when you are employed with us.
Q: I think I have already satisfied a requirement/contingency, such as reading or math/science course work. What do I need to do to rectify this?
A: Some course titles do not reflect the full content of a course. If you feel that you have satisfied a requirement, please submit a course description for the course in question along with a written request to review the information for applicability.
Q: How do I verify if a course I want to take is applicable toward certification, contingencies, or salary advancement?
A: If you would like to make sure that a course is going to apply toward any requirements, please submit the completed Form 440-5, Credit Applicability Verification. Another method is to submit a request for consideration in writing (email or letter) including:
- Name, SSN or Employee ID, Position, Location
- College Name, Course Department/Number and Title, Semester or Quarter Hours
- How you plan to use the course:
- For Advanced Salary Placement
- To obtain Standard Professional Certificate
- To obtain Advanced Professional Certificate
- To renew Standard Professional Certificate
- To renew Advanced Professional Certificate
- To meet the following specific certificate requirements:
NOTE: Please allow sufficient response time. You must inform us if a quick response is needed due to pending registration, but in most cases, please allow a few weeks.
Q: How do I find out how close I am to the next salary level?
A: Please see information regarding the credits you have earned toward salary advancement by referring to the Post-Baccalaureate Record information page.
Q: How do I advance to the next salary level?
A: Please see requirements for advancing to the next salary lane by referring to the Salary Advancement information page.
Q: How do I know if I qualify for the Senior Status allowance?
A: Please refer to the Senior Status information page for details.
If you have other questions that have not been addressed above, please contact the Certification Unit.
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