Alternative Teacher Licensure
Support & Programs
! Praxis Core Announcement !
Math Subtest - Discontinued
Discontinuation of the Praxis Core Math Subtest (5733) Maryland Code, Education Article §6-126 requires candidates enrolled in Maryland-approved teacher preparation programs to demonstrate basic literacy skills as a requirement for initial teacher licensure. The law states that teacher candidates may demonstrate basic literacy skills in one of the following ways: 1. Pass a basic literacy skills assessment approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE); 2. Earn a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on the most recently earned degree; or 3. Receive effective evaluations from a Maryland LEA for three years. On July 23, 2024, the Maryland State Board of Education adopted the recommendation of MSDE to discontinue the Praxis Core Math Subtest (5733) as a requirement to demonstrate basic literacy skills given that teacher candidates preparing to teach math are required to pass a separate content assessment addressing math content knowledge. The Praxis Core Reading and Writing Subtests will remain a requirement for those teacher candidates who demonstrate basic literacy skills mastery by passing an assessment. Please refer to the updated MSDE Licensure Assessments webpage for more information. If you have any questions regarding this change to requirements for initial licensure, please contact Sophia Fitzpatrick, Director of Licensure, at sophia.fitzpatrick@maryland.gov or 410-767-0396.
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NDMU - Resident Teacher Licensure (RT) Program for Special Educators
Overview
The Maryland Approved Alternative Preparation Program (MAAPP) Resident Teacher (RT) Licensure is a two-year program that provides support to career changers who are interested in becoming Special Education Teachers in Elementary or Secondary Education. The program is in partnership with the Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) and the Maryland State Department of Education. Those accepted into this program will attend classes and participate in an internship during the summer months and will be placed in a classroom in August. Candidates who successfully complete this program will emerge with a state-approved licensure in the area of Special Education and General Education.
Upon program completion, Resident Teachers will be eligible to apply for an MSDE Initial Professional License (IPL).
Application packages can be sent to Maureen Gerrity, Division of Special Education, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.
View more information on the NDMU Resident Teacher Licensure Program for Special Educators.