Human Resources → Educator Certification Information → MSDE Certificate → Resident Teacher Certificate (RTC)
Valid 2 Years
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…
This certificate cannot be renewed.
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.
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