Maryland Initial Teacher Certification
Gain the credentials you need

Maryland Initial Teaching Certification:

• Maryland Intial Teacher Certification
The following are the requirements and steps toward receiving your Maryland initial teacher certification:


• Step 1:
  You must complete a teacher education program from an accredited university.


• Accredited Teacher Certification Programs
  
  Or choose from some university names you may have already heard of.
  
  
  • University of Phoenix
  • Walden University
  • Capella University
  • Ashford University
  • Walden University


• Step 2:
  
  
  Pass the Praxis I and II Teacher Examinations. These are the competency exams for Maryland's Initial Educators.
  
  Request more information from the ETS Website.


• Step 3:
  
  
  Your application packet should contain the following contents.
  • Maryland Teacher Competency Exam scores.
  • Official Transcripts of all your completed college credits.
  • A cover letter with you name, mailing address, social security number and the area of certification you are applying for.


Send materials to this address:
Maryland State Department of Education
Certification Branch
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201


Or request more information by contacting a representative at the Maryland State Department of Education at (410) 767-0412.


• Step 4:
  
  
  Sit Back and Relax!


• Maryland Alternative Teacher Certification Options


There are two options for Alternative Teacher Certification in Maryland.

Through an Alternative Teacher Certification Program, OR,

Through a Transcript Analysis


• Maryland Alternative Teacher Programs:


• Check Maryland's local school systems to see if they offer approved Resident Teacher Programs.
• The Resident Teacher Certification will be valid for 1 year.
• During this one year, you will need to complete 45 clock hours of study for secondary resident teachers or 135 clock hours for elementary resident teachers.
• You will receive teacher mentoring from an experienced Maryland Teacher.


Request information from the following individuals about Maryland's Resident Teacher Program:

• Maryland's Transcript Analysis:
Submit the following:
• A photocopy of your Praxis I and Praxis II scores (Praxis II scores are not requiredf for the initial evaluation.
• Official Transcripts of all college coursework completed.
• A cover letter with you name, mailing address, social security number and the area of certification you are applying for.


Send materials to this address:
Maryland State Department of Education
Certification Branch
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201


Or request more information by contacting a representative at the Maryland State Department of Education at (410) 767-0412.

Learn about the requirements of another state by clicking on one of the state certification links to your left.

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