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Q: I have a Professional Eligibility Certificate (PEC) from Maryland . Why do I have to pay another certificate fee?
A: The PEC is a certificate for those not yet employed by a Maryland county. Since you are now employed by MCPS, the $10 certificate fee is automatically deducted for a standard or advanced professional certificate as required by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
Q: I submitted transcripts with my application packet. Why do I have to supply another one?
A: The information you submitted initially may not have included all the necessary course work and/or the degree conferral. In addition, you may have submitted a copy instead of an official document. If you feel you have already submitted the appropriate documentation for the transcript or item indicated on your Requirements and Contingencies form, please contact Susan Lebling, Staffing Assistant for contracts.
Q: Do I have to take the ETS Praxis series test(s) by the dates indicated on the Requirements and Contingencies for MSDE and MCPS form and how do I make sure that MCPS gets my scores?
A: Yes, you do and it is imperative that ALL required tests be passed during the validity period of the Conditional Degree Certificate. You will be issued only one Conditional Degree Certificate to pass all required tests. Register as early as possible and take the test(s) as often as necessary in order to pass. You should designate MSDE as a score recipient and also submit a copy of the test scores to the Certification Unit as soon as you receive the results.
PLEASE NOTE: If you need to complete course work and pass tests in order to qualify for a regular certificate, please review your contractual requirements for specific due dates.
Q: What is the difference between a provisional contract and regular contract?
A: MSDE issues two types of contracts. A regular contract is issued once you have met all requirements for standard certification and we have all the necessary official documents and test verifications. If we are missing the necessary items or if you are conditionally certified, you will continue to hold a provisional contract. Once we have received all the necessary documents and you are eligible for standard certification, you will receive a regular contract.
Q: Who do I contact if I have a question about my initial salary placement?
A: All questions regarding initial salary placement (salary lane or salary step) must be addressed to the Human Resources Specialist that hired you.
If you have other questions that have not been addressed above, please contact the Certification Unit.
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