Md. Code Regs. 13A.12.03.02 - Licenses and Pathways for Professional and Technical Education and Specialized Areas for Fine Arts

A. Types of Professional and Technical Education and Specialized Areas for Fine Arts Licenses.

(1) Temporary Professional.

(a) The Temporary Professional License is valid for 2 years and may not be renewed.

(b) A local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 may request a Temporary Professional License for an applicant who does not meet the renewal requirements of a professional license.

(2) Initial Professional.

(a) The Initial Professional License is valid for 5 years and may be renewed should the license holder meet the renewal requirements under Regulation .03 of this chapter.

(b) An applicant who is employed in a local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 and has met the requirements of one of the pathways to licensure under §C of this regulation is eligible for an Initial Professional License.

(3) Professional.

(a) The Professional License is valid for 5 years and may be renewed should the license holder meet the renewal requirements under Regulation .03 of this chapter.

(b) An applicant who is employed in a local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 and has met one of the pathways to licensure under §C of this regulation is eligible for a Professional License if the applicant submits documentation:

(i) Demonstrating completion of a Maryland induction program under COMAR 13A.07.01; or

(ii) Verifying 3 years of effective teaching performance.

(4) Advanced Professional.

(a) The Advanced Professional License is valid for 5 years and may be renewed should the license holder meet the renewal requirements under Regulation .03 of this chapter.

(b) An applicant who has met the requirements of one of the pathways to licensure under §B of this regulation is eligible for an Advanced Professional Teacher License if the applicant meets the requirements for the Professional License under §A(3) of this regulation and submits documentation demonstrating that the applicant has:

(i) A master's degree or higher;

(ii) At least 30 semester hours of post baccalaureate credit; or

(iii) A National Board Certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

(c) An applicant for the Advanced Professional License in a Professional Technical Education/Specialized Area of Fine Arts area who does not possess a bachelor's degree shall complete a planned program of 30 semester hours of credit, or submit a National Board Certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

(5) Conditional.

(a) A conditional license is valid for 5 years and may not be renewed.

(b) A local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 may request a conditional license if:

(i) The school cannot fill a position with an individual who qualifies for a license under §A(1)-(4) of this regulation; and

(ii) The individual presents verification of 3 years of occupational experience in the career area to be taught as defined in §C(5)(a) of this regulation.

(c) An applicant who is issued a conditional license shall pursue a pathway to professional licensure under §C of this regulation.

(6) Adjunct Teacher.

(a) The Department may issue an adjunct license on the request of a local school system superintendent or an education director of a nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10.

(b) The request for adjunct license shall include:

(i) The name and credentials of the individual;

(ii) The course name and content to be taught; and

(iii) An explanation as to why the position cannot be filled by a qualified license holder.

(c) The adjunct license is nontransferable between local school systems.

(d) A local school system or nonpublic school may not employ an individual who holds an adjunct license as a full-time employee.

(e) An applicant for an adjunct license shall:

(i) Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent;

(ii) Hold an industry license, when applicable for the profession; and

(iii) Have 5 years of satisfactory occupational experience in the field to be taught.

(f) The employing local school system or nonpublic school shall provide an individual who is issued an adjunct license the following:

(i) A professionally licensed mentor;

(ii) Side-by-side coaching or co-teaching with a professionally licensed teacher;

(iii) A minimum of 45 hours of professional development, with 30 hours delivered before entry to the classroom and the remainder to be delivered throughout the school year; and

(iv) Evaluations of the individual's teaching effectiveness.

(g) The adjunct license issued in accordance with this regulation is valid for a 1-year period and may be renewed on the request of the local school system or nonpublic school.

B. In addition to holding an educator license, the applicant is governed by current licensure, certification, or registration regulations administered by professional organizations or legally constituted authorities in the State, in the career area to be taught, if applicable.

C. Pathways to Professional and Technical Education/Specialized Areas for Fine Arts Licensure.

(1) Maryland Approved Program. Candidates who complete a Maryland approved educator preparation program as set forth in COMAR 13A.07.06 shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Bachelor's degree or higher; and

(b) Completion of an approved program as set forth in COMAR 13A.07.06.

(2) Out-of-State Preparation Program. Candidates who complete a state-approved educator preparation program leading to licensure in that state shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Bachelor's degree or higher; and

(b) Complete a preparation program, including a clinical internship, approved to lead to professional and technical education licensure in another state, in the license area being sought.

(3) Out-of-State License. Candidates who hold a valid or expired professional license/certificate in a professional and technical education area from another state or foreign country are eligible for a comparable Maryland license.

(4) National Board Certificate (Professional and Technical Education only). Candidates who hold a National Board Certificate in the area of Career and Technical Education are eligible for a comparable Advanced Professional License.

(5) Occupational Experience. Candidates with occupational experience in a Professional and Technical area or Specialized Area of Fine Arts shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Occupational Experience.

(i) Verification of 3 years of occupational experience in the area to be taught that may include satisfactory post-secondary teaching experience in the area to be taught; and/or satisfactory occupational employment.

(ii) The applicant may substitute a Department-accepted, current industry recognized credential for 1 year of the occupational experience requirement.

(iii) The applicant may substitute a bachelor's or associate's degree in the area to be taught for 1 year of the occupational experience requirement.

(b) Completion of 12 credits of professional education coursework from an institution of higher education or through Department-approved continuing professional development credits to include the following topics:

(i) Planning, delivering, and assessing instruction;

(ii) Classroom management;

(iii) Differentiating Instruction to accommodate students with special needs; and

(iv) Teaching literacy in the content area.

D. Special Provision. The Department shall evaluate credits from institutions in other countries for comparability of degree and coursework through an independent agency authorized to analyze foreign credentials and designated by the Department. The evaluation is conclusive for the Department.

E. Professional and Technical Education/Specialized Areas for Fine Arts Endorsements.

(1) An individual who holds a professional license under §A(1)-(4) of this regulation may add an additional Professional and Technical Education/Specialized Areas for Fine Arts endorsement by submitting documentation demonstrating that the individual has:

(a) Obtained a valid, Department-recognized industry credential in the area to be taught; or

(b) Meets the requirements for initial licensure under §C of this regulation.

(2) A local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 shall request an additional Professional and Technical Education/Specialized Areas for Fine Arts endorsement.

Notes

Md. Code Regs. 13A.12.03.02

Regulations .02 adopted effective January 1, 1989 (15:26 Md. R. 2994)
Regulation .02 amended effective December 24, 1990 (17:25 Md. R. 2908)
Regulation .02B amended effective April 6, 1998 (25:7 Md. R. 528)
Regulation .02 amended effective December 12, 2011 (38:25 Md. R. 1582); September 3, 2012 (39:17 Md. R. 1148); April 1, 2013 (40:6 Md. R. 475)
Regulation .02 amended effective 42:4 Md. R. 434, eff. 3/2/2015; amended effective 43:22 Md. R. 1223, eff. 11/7/2016; adopted effective 51:5 Md. R. 231, eff. 4/1/2024.