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Resident Teacher Certificate (RTC)

How Long Is This Certificate Valid?

Valid 2 Years

Description

Issued to an applicant who has been selected by a Maryland local school system to participate in a specialized Maryland Approved Alternative Preparation Program (MAAPP).

Prior to the expiration of the RTC and in order to obtain the SPC1, you must…

  1. Complete all coursework including any required reading coursework
  2. Complete one year of full-time satisfactory professional teaching experience

Reminder graphicThis certificate cannot be renewed.

 

Certificate Processing Fee

A $10 fee is charged by MSDE for issuance of an initial certificate/license and for each renewal. An email alerting the educator to pay the invoiced fee will be sent via TEACH for the educator to pay via their TEACH dashboard. Note – the new or renewed certificate will remain in a pending status until payment has been submitted by the educator. Paid = Active Certificate = Certified.

How to Submit Documentation

Find out how to submit coursework and other documentation

Additional Information

 

MSDE General Certificate Information