Register your account in The Educator Application and Certification Hub (TEACH) and complete an online application. Be prepared to submit the following as part of your application:
Original course-by-course evaluation from an MSDE-approved foreign credentials evaluation agency. Evaluations may be submitted in one of the following ways:
Ordered from World Evaluation Services, which will be sent directly to TEACH; or
Electronically sent to certificationtranscripts.msde@maryland.gov directly from an MSDE-approved foreign credentials evaluation agency; or
Mailed to the MSDE office of certification directly from an MSDE-approved foreign credentials evaluation agency; or
Sent directly to your employer if you are under contract with a Maryland local school district or state-operated school.
Official transcripts for all coursework taken in the United States (if applicable). Transcripts must be submitted in one of the following ways:
Ordered from Parchment, which will be sent directly to TEACH; or
Electronically sent to certificationtranscripts.msde@maryland.gov directly from an alternative e-transcript service; or
Mailed to the MSDE office of certification directly from the Institution of Higher Education or in a sealed student mailer; or
A copy of your valid, professional out of country educator license/certificate
Verification of Experience form(s) demonstrating a minimum of three years of satisfactory experience in the certification area you are seeking
You may track your application status in TEACH. If you are employed with a Maryland local school district, a nonpublic special education program, or a state-operated school, please work directly with your employer if you have questions about the application process.