Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL
Chapter 13A.07.08 - Incentive Program for Certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Section 13A.07.08.03 - Eligibility Criteria
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 13A.07.08.03
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. In order to be eligible to receive financial aid to pursue initial NBPTS certification, a candidate shall:
(1) Have completed 3 years of successful teaching on a Maryland professional certificate at one or more early childhood, elementary, middle, or secondary public schools;
(2) Hold a valid Maryland professional certificate;
(3) Affirm voluntary participation in the NBPTS certification process;
(4) Comply with the deadlines as specified by the Department and NBPTS; and
(5) Demonstrate teaching practice in designated fields as identified by the NBPTS.
B. In order to be eligible to receive financial aid to pursue renewal of the NBPTS certificate, a candidate shall:
(1) Hold a valid Maryland professional certificate; and
(2) Comply with the deadlines as specified by the Department and NBPTS.
C. In order to be eligible to receive financial aid to pursue one retake, a candidate shall:
(1) Hold a valid Maryland professional certificate; and
(2) Pursue the NBPTS certificate within the next assessment cycle immediately following the cycle in which the candidate does not achieve National Board certification.
D. A local school system may establish additional criteria for eligibility.
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