• Qualifying scores on  the Praxis I  assessments.  Additional tests, Praxis II, may be required for full professional certification but are not needed for an initial evaluation.  A photocopy of the score report is acceptable.;
• Official transcript(s) in an unopened mailer for all course work taken (community college, baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate, if applicable).  Your transcript must show the degree and date of conferral.  Student copies in an unopened mailer are also acceptable.  (Do not have the college/university send transcripts directly to us.); and
• A cover letter with your name, complete mailing address, social security number, and the area of certification for which you are seeking an evaluation.  Day time telephone number and personal e-mail address are encouraged.

  You may request only two evaluations per year.

  Send your complete packet to the following address:

                   Maryland State Department of Education
                   Certification Branch
                   200 W. Baltimore Street
                   Baltimore, MD 21201

Step 3:
 We will review your academic credentials and send you an evaluation(s) with the  requirements needed for certification in the area(s) requested.