Approved Programs
Currently there are 23 institutions of higher education (4 year) with Maryland approved programs. For a complete listing, click here.
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State Requirements
Required Reading Course Work
In July 1998, the State Board of Education increased the number of reading credits for teachers at all educational levels. Certificate holders with certification in early childhood education, elementary education, and special education at those levels are required to complete 12 semester hours in reading. Certificate holders with certification in a secondary content are, special education at that level, and PreK-12 disciplines are required to complete 6 semester hours in reading. For a complete listing of approved reading course work, click here. (Adobe Acrobat Format, requires the Free Adobe Acrobat reader). |
Alternative to Completing Course Work
Applicants or current certificate holders with certification in early childhood, elementary, or special education at the early childhood and elementary levels may test out of the reading requirement (12 semester hours) by meeting the qualifying score on the above Praxis II assessment.
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Reading Across the Curriculum: Elementary (mc & cr - 2 hr) |
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