Anne Arundel County Public Schools - BELONG.....GROW....SUCCEED

Are you a career changer with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree who has been contemplating a teaching position with Anne Arundel County Public Schools?

If the answer is yes, check out the resources below on Alternative Teacher Certification Programs.

Overview

The Explore Teaching: Career Changers’ Pathways to Licensure workshop will present information on:

1. Assessing Your Readiness to Teach & Ways to Build Your Capacity to Teach

2. How to Apply for a Teacher, Substitute, or Teacher Assistant Position with Anne Arundel County Public Schools

3. 3 Pathways to MSDE Teacher Licensure:

• Master's Degree Program

• Resident Teacher Licensure Program

• In-District Program (Anticipated)

No pre-registration is required for the workshop sessions. Use the Google Meet link listed below and wait to be admitted to the session. Plan to sign-in to the virtual workshop meeting a few minutes early to support a prompt start of the workshop program.

Google Meet Link to access virtual workshop.

Saturdays - 9:00am - 10:30am

September 13

October 11

Mondays - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

August 11th

September 15

October 13

Overview

Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) Resident Teacher Program is a Maryland Approved Alternative Preparation Program (MAAPP) designed for individuals who want to become teachers but did not major in education. Whether you're a professional looking to change careers or a recent college graduate with a degree in another field, this program offers a pathway to teacher licensure.  AACPS, in collaboration with Anne Arundel Community College (AACC), provides an accelerated teacher education program, and a pathway to becoming a licensed classroom teacher. 

The Resident Teacher program offers a comprehensive experience that includes coursework, seminars, fieldwork, a supervised internship, and a residency lasting one to three school years at your placement school following the internship. Upon successful completion of the program, Resident Teachers will be eligible to apply for the MSDE Initial Professional License (IPL). 

Program activities include: coursework, seminars, fieldwork opportunities, supervised internship, and a residency of 2-3 school years following the internship.  

View more information on the AACC-RT Resident Teacher Licensure Program for General Educators.

Consider registering for the "Is the RT Alternative Licensure Program Pathway Right for YOU?" workshop to hear an overview of the RT Program and directions on how to apply on Unified Talent.

Note: To apply to the RT Program you MUST be a full-time Unit 1 AACPS employee.

Steps to Apply to the RT Program

Program Contact Information  

Stacey Coppock, Program Manager - Early Childhood & Elementary scoppock@aacps.org

Deborah Montgomery, Program Manager - Secondary dmontgomery@aacps.org

Overview

The Maryland Approved University Partnership Program (UPP) 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, UPP 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 University Partnership Program for Special Educators.

Program Contact Information

Special Education Office

NDMU - University Partnership Program

410-222-5470 or 410-222-5437