Adding an Endorsement / New Area of Licensure

How to Apply

To apply for an endorsement, please submit an online endorsement& application through The Educator Application and Credentialing Hub (TEACH).

Teaching Areas

Additional teaching areas may be added to a professional license once the initial requirements for licensure in another teaching area are met:

Elementary or Early Childhood Endorsement

Present one of the following options:

• 1. Coursework and Reading Proficiency

  • Submit 24 content credits distributed across the four content areas of English, social studies, math, and science, with at least 6 credits in each content area; and
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and practices of scientific reading instruction by:
    • Pass a reading instruction test approved by the State Board of Education; or
    • Complete coursework or professional learning approved by MSDE.

• 2. Test and Reading Proficiency

  • Pass an approved content-specific test; and
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and practices of scientific reading instruction by:
    • Pass a reading instruction test approved by the State Board of Education; or
    • Complete coursework or professional learning approved by MSDE.

Generic Special Education

Present one of the following options:

• 1. Coursework and Reading Proficiency

  • Submit 24 content credits, 12 in the age-appropriate area of special education and 12 in related areas or researched-based literacy instruction aligned to the science of reading; and
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and practices of scientific reading instruction by:
    • Pass a reading instruction test approved by the State Board of Education; or
    • Complete coursework or professional learning approved by MSDE.

• 2. Test and Reading Proficiency

  • Pass an approved content-specific test; and
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and practices of scientific reading instruction by:
    • Pass a reading instruction test approved by the State Board of Education; or
    • Complete coursework or professional learning approved by MSDE.

Secondary Area, Middle School Area, or Specialty PreK-12 Endorsement

Present one of the following options:

• 1. Coursework

  • Submit 24 content credits, at least 12 of which are in the content area and 12 of which are related to the content

• 2. Test

  • Pass an approved content-specific test

Mathematics Instructional Leader Grades PreK-6

Mathematics Instructional Leader Grades 4-9

Instructional Leader: STEM Grades PreK-6

Severe and Profound Disabilities

Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Specialist Areas

In Maryland, each specialist area has individual qualifications. Please click on the area below to view the requirements for initial licensure.

• Gifted & Talented Specialist

• School Counselor

• Library Media Specialist

• Pupil Personnel Worker

• Reading Specialist

• Reading Teacher

• Psychometrist

• School Psychologist

• School Social Worker

Administrator/Supervisor Areas

In Maryland, each administrator and supervisor area has individual qualifications. Please click on the area below to view the requirements for initial licensure.

• Superintendent

• Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principals

• Library Media Administrator

• Supervisor of School Counseling/Guidance
  

• Supervisor of School Psychological Services

• Supervisor of Pupil Personnel

• Supervisor of Special Education

• Supervisor of Teachers of Deaf and Hard of Hearing

• Supervisor of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists