How to Apply
To apply for an endorsement, please submit an online endorsement application through
The Educator Application and Credentialing Hub (TEACH).
Teaching Areas
Additional teaching areas may be added to a professional license once the initial requirements for licensure in another teaching area are met:
Elementary or Early Childhood Endorsement
Present
one of the following options:
1. Coursework and Reading Proficiency
- Submit 24 content credits distributed across the four content areas of English, social studies, math, and science, with at least 6 credits in each content area; and
- Demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and practices of scientific reading instruction by:
2. Test and Reading Proficiency
- Pass an approved
content-specific test; and
- Demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and practices of scientific reading instruction by:
Generic Special Education
Present
one of the following options:
1. Coursework and Reading Proficiency
- Submit 24 content credits, 12 in the age-appropriate area of special education and 12 in related areas or researched-based literacy instruction aligned to the science of reading; and
- Demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and practices of scientific reading instruction by:
2. Test and Reading Proficiency
- Pass an approved
content-specific test; and
- Demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and practices of scientific reading instruction by:
Secondary Area, Middle School Area, or Specialty PreK-12 Endorsement
Present
one of the following options:
1. Coursework
- Submit 24 content credits, at least 12 of which are in the content area and 12 of which are related to the content
2. Test
Please note that ESOL also requires the educators to demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and practices of scientific reading instruction, which include completing coursework or professional learning approved by MSDE, or the Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary Education (5205) assessment. Refer to the content test chart linked above.
Specialist Areas
In Maryland, each specialist area has individual qualifications. Please click on the area below to view the requirements for initial licensure.
Administrator/Supervisor Areas
In Maryland, each administrator and supervisor area has individual qualifications. Please click on the area below to view the requirements for initial licensure.