81. MPPI: The Maryland Public Policy Institute In response to such pressures in maryland, Governor Ehrlich announced in early2005 that his Alternative teacher certification Program Draws Scrutiny http://www.mdpolicy.org/

New ideas to better the Old Line State. Research Publications MPPI in the News Events ... Contact MPPI Featured on MPPI: Top Five Myths Of School Vouchers And Why They Should Not Impede Education Reform In Maryland By Kirk A. Johnson, Ph.D. The Maryland State Board of Education voted this summer to take over and restructure 22 Baltimore City Schools, a move that comes a handful of months after a $42 million bailout of the school system.[1] Additionally, a former facilities manager pleaded guilty to bilking $4 million from Baltimore’s schools over the course of several years;[2] More than 170 public schools statewide were designated “in need of improvement” because of poor academic achievement. Nearly 130 of those were in Baltimore City and Prince George’s County, including every traditional middle school in Baltimore;[3] and Attendance problems continue to plague Prince George’s County schools.[4] Additionally, too few public school children are making the grade, as measured by standardized tests. According to data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress: Less than a third of fourth and eighth grade public school students in Maryland scored at a proficient level in either math or reading;

82. Overview While there are several Resident teacher Certificate programs throughout thestate of maryland, this page focuses on the Resident teacher Certificate (RTC) http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/sped_rtc/

var NoOffFirstLineMenus=16; Search: MSDE Home Programs Overview Bridge to Excellence ... Overview Programs Programs Resident Teacher Certificate Overview While there are several Resident Teacher Certificate programs throughout the state of Maryland, this page focuses on the Resident Teacher Certificate (RTC) in Special Education and Elementary or Secondary Education Program, an intensive, two-year, alternative-route teacher certification program. Funded by the Maryland State Improvement Grant (MSIG), the RTC in Special Education Program recruits high-achieving professionals and recent college graduates with content area expertise who are interested in teaching students with disabilities. Several local school systems work with colleges and universities to provide these programs throughout the state of Maryland. In Focus Learn about participating local school systems, application instructions, and more. Training and Employment RTC in Special Education teachers participate in pre-service training the summer before they being their teaching assignment. After successful completion of pre-service training, participants are eligible for an RTC.

83. Department Of Personnel - Certification maryland certification Tests. With few exceptions, all teachers applying fortheir initial maryland certificate are required to present maryland s http://www.bcps.org/offices/personnel/certification/md_cretification_tests.html

Friday, September 23, 2005 Gen. John Stricker MS closing at 12:30 - HVAC issues Search: About Us Ask the Experts Our News Services ... Home Office of Certification Maryland Certification Tests With few exceptions, all teachers applying for their initial Maryland certificate are required to present Maryland's qualifying scores on Praxis I, Academic Skills Assessments and the appropriate Praxis II, Content and Pedagogy Assessments. see Praxis Test Qualifying Scores Chart Praxis I Academic Skills Assessments - Visit MSDE's Certification home page, select Tests www.msde.state.md.us/certification Praxis II Content and Pedagogy Assessment - Visit MSDE's Certification home page, select Tests, www.msde.state.md.us/certification Information regarding registration, fees, and locations can be found by visiting www.ets.org/teachingandlearning/index.html

84. Department Of Personnel - Certification And Substitutes From time to time, maryland’s certification regulations are revised. Office ofTeacher certification 6901 Charles Street, Towson, Md. 21204 http://www.bcps.org/offices/personnel/certification/

Friday, September 23, 2005 Gen. John Stricker MS closing at 12:30 - HVAC issues Search: About Us Ask the Experts Our News Services ... Home Office of Certification Mission Statement The Office of Certification is an essential component in supporting the efforts of the professional staff in achieving and maintaining their Maryland certificates. Staff members serve as professional growth advisors and liaisons to the Maryland State Department of Education. Certification Policy Rule Office of Teacher Certification 6901 Charles Street, Towson, Md. 21204 Telephone: 410-887-4147 or 887-5768 Fax: 410-825-4883 Email: certunit@bcps.org BCPS Mission Endorsements Salary Guidelines / Credits ... Legal Disclosures

85. Teachers.Net Meeting - National Board For Professional Teaching Standards Certif Discussion today will concern National Board certification, If you are aMaryland teacher who came by for help, please post your question to our http://teachers.net/archive/marylandnb112501.html

Sunday, November 25, 2001 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification NBPTSMaryland Open Forum The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards/Elementary-Secondary Generalist ChatBoard at http://teachers.net/mentors/es-gen The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards/Early Childhood Generalist group Chatboard at http://teachers.net/mentors/ec-gen also Join your choice of Mailring/s at http://teachers.net/mailrings Check the meeting schedule for future meetings Jennifer - Welcome to the Maryland support network chatroom. Discussion today will concern National Board Certification, VANBCT - thanks, my certification is in exceptional needs, and I thought I'd try to answer any questions, but looks like its empty! Jennifer - Yeah...I think the holiday has people pretty tied up. I am certified in early childhood. Are you a Marylander? VANBCT - well, almost, from northern Virginia Jennifer - I heard that they were trying to cut the salary stipend for NBCT's in Va. Heard it was in the Washington Post VANBCT - Yeah! But I'll be happy to get any check at all!

86. Prince George S County Public Schools This is a one (1) year renewable certificate issued by the maryland State Each teacher eligible for a provisional certificate has a unique background. http://www.pgcps.org/~person/ProvisInfo.html

87. Randy McGinnis Currently, the State of maryland does not offer a separate certification for the In the last 2 years no newly certified Earth Science teachers have http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/teacherprep03/mcginnis.html

On the Cutting Edge - Professional Development for Geoscience Faculty Developing the Earth Science Teacher Workforce American Geophysical Union Meeting, Washington DC Cutting Edge Teacher Prep 03 Dr. J. Randy McGinnis Science Teaching Center University of Maryland, College Park University of Maryland, College Park Earth Science Teacher Preparation I. A Summary of Earth Science Teacher Preparation and Continuous Professional Teacher Education at the University of Maryland (UM) Relevant URLs: UM Teacher Education Elementary Education Secondary Education Science Teaching Center II. Areas of Strength and Challenges to Our Earth Science Teacher Education Programs Strengths Elementary majors in education must choose a concentration (equivalent to a minor at other institutions) in a discipline. As result, those elementary majors who are preparing specifically to teach middle school science (including Earth Science) are advised to take a concentration in science (selecting courses in Geology, Meteorology, Astronomy and other science fields). UM graduates approximately 50 elementary majors each year with concentrations in science. Secondary majors who are preparing to teach Earth Science are strongly prepared in both education and science content. Since 2001, prospective secondary Earth Science teachers must take double majors in Education and in Geology.

88. MCPS Certification Requirements The MCPS certification Unit works directly with the maryland State Department of MCPS Handbook of Salary and certification Information for Teachers, http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/personnel/certification/

INDEX OF TOPICS OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL INFORMATION Office of the Associate Superintendent Department of Staffing Certification Job Descriptions ... Contact Us EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Teaching FAQ Vacancy Database Preparing Resumes ... Supporting Services SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS Substitute Calling System General Information EVALUATION Teachers AWARDS AND RECOGNITION AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ... HUMAN RESOURCES Certification Information Welcome to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The MCPS Certification Unit handles the needs of approximately 11,000 professional employees. The certification coordinator monitors all local MCPS requirements, and is granted the authority by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) to handle all of your certification needs: Certificate renewal Questions about the application of credits Adding a new endorsement area to your certificate Any other issues related to certification The MCPS Certification Unit works directly with the Maryland State Department of Education on all certification issues for MCPS professional employees.

89. Washington County Public Schools : Teacher Recertification NOW THAT YOU HOLD A maryland CERTIFICATE WHAT MUST YOU DO TO KEEP IT VALID? Resident teacher Certificate (RTC) is issued for one year to an individual http://www.wcboe.k12.md.us/content/d_hr_recert.cfm

Home Departments Teacher Certification CERTIFICATION INFORMATION BULLETIN July 31,2000 (Teaching certificates have two issuance dates -July 1 or January 1) Provisional Certificate 1 year certificate -depending upon the date of certificate issuance the renewal requirements must be completed by June 30 or December 31 of the year the certificate expires $10.00 Money Order made payable to MSDE, Certification Standard Professional Certificate I 3 year certificate -depending upon the date of certificate issuance the renewal requirements must be completed by June 30 or December 31 of the year the certificate expires Renewal requirements: 6 approved semester hours 3 years of satisfactory professional school-related experience $10.00 Money Order made payable to MSDE, Certification Branch Standard Professional Certificate 2 7 year certificate -Master's Degree or 36 semester hours approved program must be completed by June 30 or December 31 of the year the certificate expires -$10.00 Money Order made payable to MSDE, Certification Branch

90. Office Of Student Services: Student Teaching The maryland State Department of Education issues certificates to teach in the information regarding how to obtain your maryland teacher Certificate, http://www.education.umd.edu/studentinfo/current/studentteaching.html

Information For: Prospective Students Current Students Information About: Teacher Certification Technical Standards Scholarship Programs Student Clubs ... Student Services Home Page Undergraduate Student Resources Student Teaching Yearlong Internship The Student Teaching Yearlong Internship: What is it? Student teaching is the culminating clinical field experience in the teacher preparation program. It is a yearlong internship, which takes place in a Professional Development School ( PDS ) setting. A PDS is a school that has entered into a collaborative partnership with the College of Education to provide quality academic and clinical training for teacher candidates and meaningful professional development experiences for practicing teachers. The yearlong internship consists of one semester of methods and one semester of student teaching. Each teacher candidate's internship will vary according to the unique attributes of their teacher education program. All internships will provide teacher candidates with the opportunity to integrate theory and practice through a comprehensive, reality-based experience. The yearlong internship is arranged through the Office of Teacher Education in collaboration with the Professional Development School Coordinators and the designated schools in the partnership.

91. State Support And Incentives For a complete List of National Board Certified Teachers, visit our directory of Joann H. Ericson Chief, certification maryland State Dept. of Education http://www.nbpts.org/about/stateinfo.cfm?state=Maryland

92. Washington College | Department Of Education teacher certification at Washington College In compliance with the MarylandRedesign of teacher Education, the heart of the Washington College teacher http://education.washcoll.edu/certification.html

Education Department : Teacher Certification Teacher Certification Professional Development Schools Secondary Education Program Elementary Education Program ... Faculty Teacher Certification at Washington College In compliance with the Maryland Redesign of Teacher Education, the heart of the Washington College Teacher Certification Program is a two semester, 100 day internship that begins with the second semester of the junior year and ends with the completion of the student teaching experience in the fall semester of the senior year. Alternately, students may elect to begin the internship in the spring semester of the senior year and complete student teaching in the fall semester following graduation. Special accommodations will be made for non-traditional students. The internship will be completed in one of the ten Professional Development Schools the College has established in three local counties.

93. ABCTE - Master Teacher Certification Master teacher certification recognizes teachers of distinction. Candidatesseeking Master teacher certification can expect http://www.abcte.org/master.html

Master Teacher certification recognizes teachers of distinction. Only those teachers demonstrating a standard of advanced proficiency in their subject area with documented evidence of student academic progress can earn the Master Teacher credential. Candidates seeking Master Teacher certification can expect: Advanced testing to demonstrate high levels of subject matter proficiency Requests for objective data documenting student progress Proper recognition and respect for their skill level and professionalism from states accepting American Board Certification Schools, districts and states will all benefit from the expertise of American Board Master Teachers . Prospective Passport to Teaching certification teachers will benefit as well, as Master Teachers will, when available, assist with American Board professional development. Master Teacher certification is currently under development. Hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher Complete a background check [Note: If you currently hold a valid teaching license, you do not have to provide the above. Merely supply a copy of your current valid credential]

94. Legislative Action Focus Reports for teacher certification in the state, began looking at certification A survey of the 34 teachereducation programs in Georgia found that most http://www.sreb.org/scripts/Focus/focus1.asp?Code=7

95. Active Skim View Of: Appendix D: Teacher Requirement In Six States The curriculum at teacher education programs in Idaho highereducation maryland’S LICENSURE SYSTEM Over the past decade the state of maryland has http://books.nap.edu/nap-cgi/skimit.cgi?isbn=0309074207&chap=263-286

96. Licensure - Frequently Asked Questions Listing of frequently asked questions concerning teacher licensure. of StateDirectors of teacher Education and certification (NASDTEC) standards http://www.ncpublicschools.org/licensure/lifaq.htm

Curriculum Publication Sales Education Initiatives Agency Web Sites ... NC Schools Listing North Carolina Licensure Questions and Answers In what areas are licenses issued? How do I qualify for a North Carolina license? How does reciprocity work? Am I eligible for the same areas of licensure that I hold in a reciprocal state? What tests do I need to obtain a North Carolina license? ... How do I contact the Licensure Section? In what areas are licenses issued? Licenses are issued in administrative, supervisory, student service, and teaching areas. Teaching areas encompass birth through kindergarten, elementary (K-6), middle grades (6-9), secondary grades (9-12), special subjects (K-12), exceptional children (K-12), and vocational education. Back to Top How do I qualify for a North Carolina license? The standard basis for licensure is the completion of an approved education program at an accredited college or university. Most out-of-state applicants qualify through reciprocity plans that allow educators from outside North Carolina to establish eligibility for licensing in North Carolina.

97. Education Courses to meet certification requirements for teachers are offered at the CCBCCatonsville, maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) http://www.ccbcmd.edu/education/gen.html

Teacher Education EDTR Program Options EDTR Course Descriptions General Teacher Certification Information The Praxis Series Exams The information and certification requirements contained in these webpages were obtained from the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) along with the collaborative efforts of the Teacher Education Faculty on the three main campuses of CCBC. It is hoped that this will aide current individual teachers identify courses they need to attain or maintain their certification, and as a resource to pre-service teachers. Determining Individual Certification Requirements: View the Program Descriptions to review and list courses you have completed and to identify specific courses you still need in order to complete the requirements. Plan your schedule by noting when you plan to enroll in specific courses. It is best to contact someone at MSDE to review your transcripts in order to prevent any mistakes later on. Course Locations: Course Schedules: Courses are conveniently offered in mornings, late afternoons, evenings, on weekends, and via the internet. For specific courses, consult the appropriate semester's

98. Education - Montgomery College, Maryland View Early Childhood Education Certificate (R) 177 View teacher The Associateof Arts in Teaching (AAT) articulates with all maryland transfer programs http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/curricula/descriptions/cdeducation.htm

E DUCATION View Early Childhood Education Technology A.A.S. (R): 315 View Early Childhood Education Certificate (R): 177 View Teacher Education Transfer Program (Elementary) A.A.T.: 601 View Teacher Education Transfer Program A.A.T. in Early Childhood Education View Teacher Education Transfer Program (Secondary) A.A.T. - A.AT in Mathematics View Teacher Education Transfer Program (Secondary) A.A.T. - A.A.T in Physics View Teacher Education Transfer Program (Secondary) A.A.T. - A.A.T in Spanish The Education Department offers curricula designed to prepare students for working with children in a variety of settings: two early childhood education curricula (A.A.S. and certificate) and the Teacher Education Transfer Program (A.A.T.). Early Childhood Education Technology A.A.S. (R): 315 This curriculum is designed to prepare students to work with children from infancy through age five in a variety of child care settings. The curriculum has a core of 25 credit hours directly related to early childhood development and child care. The curriculum is designed so that it can be completed within four semesters, but it can be extended over a longer time. A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows; part-time students should consult an adviser.

99. AFT Redirect teacher Education Awards This award targets recipients of maryland s In addition, candidates who already hold a teaching certificate and are http://www.aft.org/teachers/loanforgiveness.htm

100. Certificate Programs The Master Online teacher Certificate is a comprehensive faculty Certificates inDistance Education Offered by University of maryland University College http://www.uwex.edu/disted/certificates.html

Last Update: September 6, 2005 Certificate Programs Certificate programs included on this list all relate to distance education and related areas, regardless of how the program is actually delivered. Programs or topics delivered via distance but not related to the field of distance education are not included. Programs are listed alphabetically by institution. Descriptions have been taken from the Web site of each program. Certificate in Media Education and Instructional Technology Specialist Offered by Appalachian State University Reich College of Education, Boone, North Carolina The certificate program is designed to meet the needs of K-12 teachers, media specialist trainers, community college faculty/staff, and individuals interested in the design and development of educational and training materials. The program will provide participants with a diversity of learning experiences. These include web page development, the development of virtual learning communities, information and instructional design, graphic production, multimedia production, and others. Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning Offered by California State University, Hayward

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