FAQ

What is the Resident Teacher Certificate Program in Special Education and Elementary or Secondary Education?

The Resident Teacher Certificate (RTC) program in Special Education and Elementary or Secondary Education is an alternative-route certification program designed to attract high-achieving, motivated professionals to the field of Special Education.

The RTC in Special Education and Elementary or Secondary Education has three cohorts. Each cohort provides pre- and in-service training as well as placement in a school district. Each applicant must apply to one of the three cohorts.

What are the selection criteria?*

	Bachelor's degree with 36 credit hours in secondary teaching area or 6 credit hours in English, mathematics, science, and social studies (i.e. history) for elementary education
	3.0 GPA in qualifying courses
	Qualifying scores on PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II at the time of application (http://certification.msde.state.md.us) (http://www.ets.org/praxis)
	Rigorous interview process
	Writing sample
	Professional letters of recommendation
	Employment eligibility requirements of the district