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Division of Educator Certification and Program Approval

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  • Educator Certification
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Applying for Certification

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Choose the option that best describes your profile:

  1. I am a graduate of a Maryland Approved Educator Preparation Program.​
  2. I am a graduate of an out-of-state approved educator preparation program.
  3. I hold an active professional certificate from another state, completed an out-of-state educator preparation program, and met that state's testing requirements.
  4. I hold (or held) a professional certificate from another state, completed an out-of-state educator preparation program and have two years of satisfactory, full-time teaching experience.
  5. I hold an active, professional certificate from another state and have three years of satisfactory, full-time teaching experience.
  6. I have a baccalaureate degree or higher and no educator preparation.
  7. I hold an active National Board Certificate.
  8. I have a degree from an institution outside the United States.​
  9. I hold an active Maryland certificate and I want to add an endorsement.
  10. I want to renew my active Maryland certificate.
  11. I would like to reinstate my expired Maryland certificate.
  12. I am a veteran or the spouse of a veteran.
  13. I am a Public Librarian or Public Library Director.

If you require further assistance, please contact the Certification Call Center: ​Phone: 410-767-0412 or toll free 1-866-772-8922 TTY/TDD:410-333-6442

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