Teacher Preparation and Program Approval

Teacher Education Overview

​Teacher Preparation and Program Approval implements The Redesign of Teacher Education and Title II federal reporting through program approval. Through sponsorship of the statewide professional development school network, this unit promotes integrated school and teacher education reform. Teacher Preparation and Program Approval works closely with Certification, which awards state certification to qualified applicants.

• Maryland Approved Traditional Preparation Programs​
• Maryland Approved Alternative Preparation Programs
  
• Associate of Arts in Teaching Programs
  
• Reading Requirements in Maryland
• Higher Education Act - Title II- Teacher Quality
  
• ​Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Courses​