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Division of Educator Certification and Program Approval
Overview
Educator Certification
Nonpublic School Approval
Teacher Preparation and Program Approval
Professional Standards & Teacher Education Board
Continuing Professional Development
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MSDE approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses and experiences are an integral part of professional learning for educators in Maryland. A CPD is a recognized professional learning experience that signals the acquisition of deeper learning to improve professional practice and student learning outcomes.
I am interested in applying for approval of a CPD course
Please review MSDE's
Continuing Professional Development Manual
and submit a
CPD Application
. Please review our
Frequently Asked Questions
prior to completing your application. If you have questions regarding the application process or would like to check the status of your CPD application, please contact Pamela Darien at
Pamela.Darien@maryland.gov
.
I need to take a CPD course to renew my Maryland Educator Certificate
In most instances, a CPD may be used for renewal of a professional Maryland Educator Certificate. If you have questions regarding whether an approved CPD may be used to renew a Maryland Educator Certificate, please visit the
Certification website
. A list of approved CPDs may be found on the MSDE
e-Connect Learning Management System
.
Questions regarding CPDs offered by a local school system should be addressed to that
local education agency CPD Liaison
.
Contact Information
Pamela Darien
Pamela.Darien@maryland.gov
Phone:
410-767-0388
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