Overview
Educator Licensure
Nonpublic School Approval
Teacher Preparation and Program Approval
Professional Standards & Teacher Education Board
Hold a master's degree and complete a Maryland-approved program leading to licensure as a reading specialist.
Hold a master's degree and complete a program leading to licensure as a reading specialist in another state.
Hold a master's degree or equivalent of 33 post-baccalaureate credits in reading and related areas to include:
To qualify for this area, you must:
*Applicants who meet the requirements for a teaching license in secondary education (i.e., 4-9 and 7-12 grade bands) must also demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and practices of scientific reading instruction by submitting a passing score (159) on the Praxis 5205 Teaching Reading Elementary licensure assessment.