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Certification Information for Current Educators

CERTIFICATION NEWS

• There are NEW MSDE regulations as of April 1, 2024. MCPS educators will not need to worry about the new license renewal requirements until transitioned to the new license at the expiration of the current certificate. In the meantime, educators must complete the requirements to renew the current certificate. See here for current certificate renewal requirements.
• NEW - COURSEWORK TRACKING GUIDE - See SALARY ADVANCEMENT
• TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW MANY CREDITS YOU HAVE toward salary advancement or want to track your professional development courses?  We've provided a way for you to track your credits - VIEW and UTILIZE the salary advancement GUIDE to track applicable credits toward salary advancement.
• VIEW this Power Point presentation (PDF) about understanding salary advancement.

IMPORTANT CERTIFICATION REMINDERS

• ALL MARYLAND EDUCATORS must register their educator account with "The Educator Application and Credentialing Hub" (TEACH), Maryland's portal for educator certification.  Please utilize our step-by-step guides when using TEACH!
• SEE the MCPS TEACH Registration Guide
• SEE the MCPS TEACH Application Overview
• SEE the MCPS TEACH Application Guide-RENEWAL and Applying for Another License
• SEE the MCPS TEACH Application Guide-ADDING ENDORSEMENTS
• SEE the MCPS TEACH Application Guide-Initial Application
• IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE LICENSE HOLDER to know the current certification requirements and to complete the renewal requirements prior to the expiration of the professional license. 

Frequently Asked Questions and
Submitting Official Transcripts/Documents

FAQs - All Professional Staff

Submitting Official Transcripts, MSDE CPD Credit Slips or other Documentation

MSDE General License Information

**NOTE: This information is being updated and is in progress. 

Senior Status Exemption
Will you have "senior status" at your next renewal?  Review details about this exemption.

Requirements and Testing

Testing: Praxis/ACTFL Information (PDF)
Information on Praxis II and ACTFL Tests (Specialty or Subject/Content Area Assessments)

Reading Coursework Requirements & Info
What are the MSDE reading requirements & where can I find the courses I need?

Salary Advancement and Supplemental Pay

Salary Advancement Information 
How do I move to a new salary lane if I am a contracted MCPS professional employee on the MCEA salary schedule?

Supplemental Pay  (PDF)
for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, School Counselors, School Psychologists & Speech Pathologists who hold a NATIONAL License 

Distance Learning Coursework

List of Some Flexible Course Options
Any distance learning coursework awarded graduate or undergraduate credit through an accredited IHE will be acceptable toward licensure requirements. As a reminder, only graduate credits apply toward salary advancement.

Endorsements

Adding New Endorsements to Teaching License
Want to add another subject area endorsement to your MD teaching license?

License Renewal for Non-Teaching Positions

MSBE License Renewal Information 
for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists & Speech Pathologists

National Board Certification

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification
Frequently asked questions and contact information.

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