The Office of Human Resources and Development provides higher education partnership opportunities to MCPS employees who are seeking teacher certification or licensure, continuing professional development, or who are pursuing career advancement. Below, get more information on interest meetings for several programs.
Towson University Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Special Education
Thursday, Feb. 23, 5-6 p.m.
RSVP on PDO, course #90585
The Towson University Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Special Education is a program designed for employees who are seeking an initial teacher certification in special education. Students may enroll in one of three tracks:
- Special Education—Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 3)
- Special Education—Elementary/Middle Education (grades 1-8)
- Special Education—Secondary Education (grades 9-12)
This is a cohort program that follows a specific course sequence and timeframe for completion. For more information, contact Eric Kuhn or visit the Higher Education Partnerships website.
Moreland University, TEACH-NOW
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5-6 p.m.
RSVP on PDO, course #91498
Moreland University’s TEACH-NOW certification program helps conditionally certified teachers earn their teaching licensure. This is an asynchronous online program that provides a flexible, affordable and accelerated pathway to certification.
During this information session, you will:
- Learn about the TEACH-NOW program—schedule, learning goals and requirements.
- Take the steps to complete the application.
- Learn about the license process.
- Meet the Moreland team and an MCPS graduate of the program.
A flyer about Moreland’s information sessions can be found here. For more information, contact Dr. Susanne Thompson at Moreland University or visit the Higher Education Partnerships website.
Bowie State University Weekend College and Summer Institute
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5-6 p.m.
RSVP on PDO, course #91409
The Bowie State University Weekend College and Summer Institute are programs for teachers who hold conditional certification in completing professional course requirements. Both programs support conditionally licensed teachers with moving toward standard licensure by providing courses pertinent to their transcript audit. Interested applicants must have a current transcript analysis to determine eligibility. The Weekend College and Summer Institute are not full-degree programs and are best matched to teachers who have select courses required for certification.
For more information, contact Dr. Akeda Pearson or visit the Higher Education Partnerships website.
University of Maryland Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education (CITE)
Wednesday, March 1, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
RSVP on PDO, course #87596
Have you considered becoming an elementary teacher in MCPS? The University of Maryland Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education (CITE) program prepares participants to become general education teachers in grades 1-6. This program is well matched to individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree and want to earn a master’s degree and certification in elementary education. Participants work as paraeducators during the program. CITE students begin internship experiences throughout the six-semester program and must be willing to work at least two hours a day in the general education elementary classroom with an MCPS mentor teacher.
For more information, email Theresa Robinson or Carolina Napp-Avelli, or visit the Higher Education Partnerships website.
McDaniel College Equity and Excellence in Education
Thursday, March 2, 4-5 p.m.
RSVP on PDO, course #87092
MCPS, MCEA and McDaniel College are offering a graduate certificate program on Equity and Excellence in Education. The Equity and Excellence in Education Certificate Program (EEE) supports the MCPS Strategic Planning Framework: Academic Excellence, Creative Problem Solving and Social-Emotional Learning. The program provides educators with skills and perspectives on becoming culturally responsive practitioners and leaders.
For more information, contact program coordinator Heather Yuhaniak or visit the Higher Education Partnerships website.
