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Certification Information for Current Educators
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs - All Professional Staff
MSDE General Certificate
MSDE General Certificate and Certificate Renewal Information
Everything you always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask, about obtaining and renewing your MD teaching certificate.
Quick Reference-MSDE Certificate Renewal Information (PDF)
After downloading your certificate, save this notice for renewal information.
Requirements and Testing
Testing: Praxis/ACTFL Information (PDF)
Information on Praxis II and ACTFL Tests (Specialty or Subject/Content Area Assessments)
Reading Coursework Requirements & Info
What are the MSDE reading requirements & where can I find the courses I need?
Local MCPS Contingencies and Requirements Information
What are local contingencies?
Post-Baccalaureate Record (PBR) Information
Learn more about your PBR and how to request it.
Salary Advancement and Supplemental Pay
Salary Advancement Information
How do I move to a new salary lane if I am a contracted MCPS professional employee on the MCEA salary schedule?
Supplemental Pay (PDF)
for Guidance Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, School Psychologists & Speech Pathologists who hold a NATIONAL License/Certificate.
Endorsements, Advanced Professional Certificate, NCLB Highly Qualified Status
Adding New Endorsements to Teaching Certificate
Want to add another certification subject area to your MD teaching certificate?
Obtaining the Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) EARLY
If you qualify & want the APC prior to your standard professional certificate renewal.
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) (PDF)
Link to latest MSDE HOUSSE Rubric(s) & Highly Qualified (HQ) instructions
License Renewal for Non-Teaching Positions
MSBE License Renewal Information
for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists & Speech Pathologists
National Board Certification
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Certification
Frequently asked questions and contact information.
More NBPTS Web Links
Certification home page