The MCPS Certification Unit works directly with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to provide licensure services for all MCPS contracted educators (teachers, specialists, and administrators).  MCPS is MSDE for MCPS educators and handles ALL licensure needs via its direct access to the MSDE's The Educator Application and Certification Hub (TEACH).  Please contact a member of the Certification Unit (not MSDE) with any and all questions about your Maryland Educator License and any services we provide to MCPS educators.  Information given by any other office or MCPS employee may not pertain to your specific needs or circumstances.  If you are not a contracted MCPS educator OR if you are an MCPS supporting services employee or substitute teacher, you must contact MSDE directly for certification services at 1-410-767-0390 or at certinfo.msde@maryland.gov. 

Are you a NEW educator with MCPS?

Be sure to REVIEW this document to see ACTION & INFORMATION FOR NEW TO MCPS EDUCATORS and YOUR NEXT STEPS in the licensure process --  instructions, actions you need to take, timelines, expectations, important information and reminders and FAQs.