Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE
Chapter 13A.12.04 - Specialists
Section 13A.12.04.07 - Reading Teacher
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 13A.12.04.07
Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 6, March 21, 2025
A. Requirements for Licensure. The requirements for licensure as a reading teacher are that the applicant shall:
(1) Meet the
requirements for licensure in early childhood education, elementary education,
special education, or a secondary education area;
(2) Complete 3 semester hours or
State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework;
(3) Have 12 semester hours of
post-baccalaureate graduate credit from an institution of higher education in
reading, including a foundation or survey course and a course in diagnosis and
correction of reading difficulties; and
(4) Have 2 years of successful teaching
experience.
B. Special Provision.
(1) An applicant who satisfies the
requirements of §A(1) of this regulation by presenting a teaching license
in a secondary education area shall demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge
and practices of scientific reading instruction, to include phonemic awareness,
phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
(2) Demonstration of proficiency may be
satisfied by submitting one of the following:
(a) A passing score on a reading instruction
test approved by the State Board of Education;
(b) Completion of coursework or professional
learning approved by the Department; or
(c) Submission of attestation of proficiency
through observation completed by a Department-recognized assessor; or
(d) Completion of training provided by the
Department in the science of reading.
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