Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarship
The Teaching Fellows for Maryland Scholarship is awarded to students who pledge to work as public school or public prekindergarten teachers in Maryland upon completion of their studies at schools that have at least 50% of the students in the school eligible for free or reduced price meals (FRPM). Visit the
Maryland Higher Education Commission website for details.
Incentive Program for National Board Certification
Maryland provides partial fee support to initial and renewal candidates obtaining National Board Certification who qualify to participate in this program. Visit the
MSDE National Board Certification webpage for more information.
Reemployment of Retired Teachers and Principals
Retired teachers may be exempt from an earnings limitation if they are reemployed as classroom teachers, substitute teachers, or teacher mentors in a public school that:
- Is receiving funds under Title I and as implemented by the State;
- Provides an alternative education program for youths or students who have been expelled, suspended, or identified for suspension or expulsion from a public school; or
- Has more that 50% of students attending who are eligible for free and reduced-priced meals (FARM).
Also, retired principals may be exempt from an earnings limitation if they are reemployed as principals in a public school under the same parameters listed above.