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(Out-of State Approved Program graduate; no teaching experience; no out-of-state certificate) |
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Step 1.
Complete an out-of-state approved educator preparation program outlined by the college/university you have attended. |
Step 2.
In addition to completing an out-of-state approved program, you must meet Maryland's qualifying scores on all required teacher certification tests.
Step 3.
To request your initial Maryland certificate by mail, submit the following:
- Official transcript(s) in an unopened mailer for all course work taken (community college, baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate, if applicable). Your transcript must show the degree and date of conferral. Student copies in an unopened mailer are also acceptable.(Do not have your college/university send transcripts directly to this office.);
- Qualifying scores for the required certification tests, Praxis I and Praxis II. You may send scores to MSDE on one of the following ways: notation on a college transcript, photocopy of the original score report, or official verification from a state department of education.; and
- A cover letter with your name, complete mailing address, social security number, and the area of certification you are seeking. Day time telephone number and personal e-mail address are encouraged.
Send your complete packet to the following address:
Maryland State Department of Education
Certification Branch
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Step 4.
We will determine your eligibility for certification and notify you in writing. |
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| Maryland State Department of Education |
| 200 West Baltimore Street |
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(410) 767-0412 or toll free 1-(866) 772-8922 |
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