Overview
Educator Licensure
Nonpublic School Approval
Teacher Preparation and Program Approval
Professional Standards & Teacher Education Board
Educator Dashboard
The Division of Educator Effectiveness certifies teachers and other professional personnel; oversees the preparation of educator candidates; and approves the educational programs of nonpublic schools.
Teacher Collaborative Grant
Contact:
Nichole CrowderExecutive AssociateOffice: (410) 767-0385nichole.crowder@maryland.gov
Kelly MeadowsAssistant State SuperintendentOffice: (410) 767-0385kelly.meadows@maryland.gov
Md. Code, Educ., 6-113.2 applies to local boards of education, nonpublic schools, and contracting agencies that contract with a county board of education or nonpublic school to provide a service to a school or the students of a school. The law establishes a process, including requirements for specific documentation regarding whether an individual has ever been disciplined for allegations of “child sexual abuse” or “sexual misconduct,” for the hiring of public school and nonpublic school employees who have direct contact with minors. Code of Maryland Regulation, 13A.07.14 establishes the general provisions to comply with the law.
MSDE Guidance for MD. Code, Educ. §6-113.2
Request for Information on Applicant’s Certification Status
Employment History Review Form - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct
MD. Code, Educ. §6-113.2 Employer Report
MD. Code, Educ. §6-113.2 Applicant Report
Records Release Consent for Contracting Agencies
Records Release Consent for Public and Nonpublic Schools
Applicant Affirmation of Employment History Review for Contracting Agencies
Applicant Affirmation of Employment History for Public and Nonpublic Schools
Requests for Information on an Applicant's Certification Status, Employer Report and Applicant Report forms may be submitted to 61132submissions.msde@maryland.gov