Higher Education Partnerships Offering Virtual Information Sessions

Teacher preparation partnerships are pathways available to supporting services employees seeking certification to teach in specific content areas. For the information meetings below, RSVP on Professional Development Online to receive a meeting link and detailed program information. Meeting links are emailed the day of the sessions.

Graduate Programs

Towson University: Thursday, Feb. 10, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Course #90585

The Towson Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education is a program designed for employees who are seeking an initial teacher certification in special education.

Johns Hopkins University: Wednesday, Feb. 16, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Course #87107

This program has two focus areas: elementary/middle school (grades 1–8) and secondary/adult levels (grades 6–12) in special education.

University of Maryland Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education (CITE): Wednesday, March 2, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Course #87596

CITE participants work as paraeducators. CITE prepares participants to become general education teachers in grades 1-6. Apply now to receive transcript analysis and academic advising.

Associate of Arts Degree

Montgomery College, Thursday, Feb. 17, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Course #89298

Members of the cohort earn the Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree, the first two years of the required four-year degree. MC will assist employees who are new to college or who have some college credits to develop an academic plan that allows students to graduate in three years.

For more information on any of these programs, contact Nathalie Bourdereau at 301-217-5115.