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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.08 - Head Injuries and Concussions in Extracurricular Athletic Events › Section 13A.06.08.06 - Removal and Return to Play

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A. Any student-athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion shall immediately be removed from practice or play.
B. Each school shall use the graduated return to play protocols instituted in the Policies and Programs on Concussions for Public Schools and Youth Sport Programs.
C. The student-athlete may not return to play until the student receives written clearance after receiving an appropriate medical assessment by one of the following:
(1) A licensed physician trained in the evaluation and management of concussions;
(2) A licensed physician's assistant trained in the evaluation and management of concussions in collaboration with the physician assistant's supervising physician or alternate supervising physician within the scope of the physician assistant's Delegation Agreement approved by the Board of Physicians;
(3) A licensed nurse practitioner trained in the evaluation and management of concussions;
(4) A licensed psychologist with training in neuropsychology and in the evaluation and management of concussions; or
(5) A licensed athletic trainer trained in the evaluation and management of concussions, in collaboration with the athletic trainer's supervising physician or alternate supervising physician and within the scope of the Evaluation and Treatment protocol approved by the Board of Physicians.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.08 - Head Injuries and Concussions in Extracurricular Athletic Events › Section 13A.06.08.07 - Youth Sports Programs Use of School Property

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A. Youth sports programs seeking to use school facilities shall verify in writing distribution of concussion information to parents or guardians and receive verifiable acknowledgement of receipt.
B. Each youth sports program shall annually affirm to the local school system their compliance with concussion information procedures.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.09 - Maryland Early Literacy Initiative › Section 13A.06.09.01 - Purpose

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The Maryland Early Literacy Initiative is a grant program that will assist up to 50 qualifying schools in at least three school systems to implement an evidence-based literacy program in the school to work with participating students to meet literacy proficiency targets by the end of eighth grade.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.09 - Maryland Early Literacy Initiative › Section 13A.06.09.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) Evidence-based early literacy program " means a program that satisfies § 8101(21)(A)(i)(I) or § 8101(21)(A)(i)(II) under Title 8, General Provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act, and includes systematic, direct instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, fluency, and comprehension.
(2) "Initiative " means the Maryland Early Literacy Initiative.
(3) "Interventionist" means a trained professional whose primary responsibility is to deliver evidence-based early literacy intervention.
(4) "Nonprofit organization " means a nonprofit organization that:
(a) Is based in the State;
(b) Is incorporated or registered under the laws of the State;
(c) Is exempt from federal income tax under § 501(c)(3), (4), or (6) of the Internal Revenue Code;
(d) Is current in the payment of all tax obligations to the State or any unit or subdivision of the State; and
(e) Has been in active business for 3 years or more at the time the application is submitted or has a fiscal sponsor who can meet the requirements of this section.
(5) "Participating student" means a student:
(a) In prekindergarten through eighth grade; or
(b) A student who performs below a certain score, as determined by the Department, on the assessment the Department uses to assess reading level.
(6) "Qualifying school" means a public school categorized by the local school system as a Title I school.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.09 - Maryland Early Literacy Initiative › Section 13A.06.09.03 - Program Requirements

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A. For the 2018-19 school year through the 2021-22 school year, a qualifying school may apply to the Department to receive a grant to develop an evidence-based early literacy program.
B. A qualifying school may apply for a grant only if the local superintendent endorses the school's grant application.
C. A qualifying school may coordinate and partner with other qualifying schools in the county to apply jointly for a grant to develop a literacy program among the partnering qualifying schools.
D. A qualifying school may apply for and accept donations, grants, or other financial assistance from a governmental entity, a nonprofit organization, or any other private organization to benefit the literacy program.
E. A local school board may apply on behalf of one or more qualifying schools in the local school system.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.09 - Maryland Early Literacy Initiative › Section 13A.06.09.04 - Grant Application

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A. An application shall:
(1) Identify whether the qualifying school will work in collaboration with a nonprofit organization or the local board of education to implement the literacy program;
(2) Provide the name and qualifications of the nonprofit organization, if the qualifying school will work in collaboration with a nonprofit organization; and
(3) Include a description of:
(a) The literacy program to be implemented at the qualifying school;
(b) The training that will be provided to the interventionist to provide the services in this section;
(c) How the literacy program will meet the grant requirements in this section; and
(d) Any other information required by the Department.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.09 - Maryland Early Literacy Initiative › Section 13A.06.09.05 - Grant Award

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A. To the extent that funds are available, the Department shall distribute up to 50 grants in at least three school systems for a 2-year period.
B. In awarding grants under the Initiative, the Department will fund only those qualifying schools that use literacy programs that utilize various evidence-based approaches and methodologies for:
(1) Comparison purposes; and
(2) The collection of multiple data points for long-term review.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.10 - Purple Star Schools Program › Section 13A.06.10.01 - Purpose

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The purpose of this action is to implement Education Article, §
									7-129, Annotated Code of Maryland, which establishes a Purple Star Schools Program to recognize public schools that provide strong services and support for military-connected students and their families when, as a result of military service, a military-connected student transfers schools.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.10 - Purple Star Schools Program › Section 13A.06.10.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Department" means the Maryland State Department of Education.
(2) "Military-connected student" means a student who is a dependent of:
(a) A current member of:
(i) The United States military serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard on active duty;
(ii) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps;
(iii) The Public Health Service Commissioned Corps;
(iv) The Maryland National Guard; or
(v) A reserve force of the United States military; or
(b) A member of a military or reserve force described in §B(2)(a) of this regulation who was killed in the line of duty.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.10 - Purple Star Schools Program › Section 13A.06.10.03 - Criteria

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A. To be eligible for designation as a Purple Star School, a public school shall:
(1) Designate a staff member as a military liaison, whose duties include:
(a) Identifying military-connected students who are newly enrolled or soon to be enrolled at the school;
(b) Serving as the point of contact between the school and the newly enrolled or soon to be enrolled military-connected students and their families;
(c) Determining appropriate school services available to newly enrolled or soon to be enrolled military-connected students;
(d) Assisting in coordinating school programs for newly enrolled or soon to be enrolled military-connected students;
(e) Providing information, resources, and professional development to school staff on the needs of military-connected students and their families; and
(f) Generally aiding with a military-connected student's transition to a new school;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.10 - Purple Star Schools Program › Section 13A.06.10.04 - Application and Renewal

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A. To be considered for designation as a Purple Star School, a public school's military liaison shall complete an application available on the Department's website.
B. The Department will release the Purple Star School application on December 1 of each year, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.
C. A public school that receives the Purple Star School designation shall hold the designation for a period of 2 school years and be eligible to reapply for the designation in the final year of the 2-year period.
D. A public school that fails to receive the Purple Star School designation is eligible to reapply for the designation the following year.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 06 - SUPPORTING PROGRAMS › Chapter 13A.06.10 - Purple Star Schools Program › Section 13A.06.10.05 - Selection Process

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A. The Department shall identify a panel of stakeholders to review Purple Star School applications based on the criteria described in Regulation .03 of this chapter.
B. The Department shall issue its decision on a Purple Star School application no later than the end of the school year in the local school system where the applicant school is located.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.01 - Comprehensive Teacher Induction Program › Section 13A.07.01.01 - Scope

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This chapter applies to a comprehensive induction program for new teachers. The purpose of this regulation is to provide guidance for local school systems to establish a high quality induction program that addresses critical professional learning needs of new teachers, improves instructional quality, and helps inductees achieve success in their initial assignments, resulting in improved student learning and higher retention in the profession. The induction program that each local school system designs shall reflect coherence in structure and consistency in focus to ensure an integrated, seamless system of support. Recognizing that "one-size-fits-all" induction programs do not meet the needs of new teachers, these regulations establish the components of an induction program, allowing local school systems to build on their current programs.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.01 - Comprehensive Teacher Induction Program › Section 13A.07.01.02 - Incorporation by Reference

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In this chapter, the following documents are incorporated by reference:
A. Maryland Teacher Professional Development Standards;
B. Maryland Teacher Professional Development Planning Guide (updated November 2008);
C. Maryland Teacher Professional Development Evaluation Guide, October 2008.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.01 - Comprehensive Teacher Induction Program › Section 13A.07.01.03 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Mentee" means a public school teacher who is the recipient of the services of a mentor.
(2) "Mentor" means an individual who possesses the attributes set forth in Regulation .06 of this chapter.
(3) "New teacher" means a teacher who is:
(a) New to the profession; or
(b) A veteran who is new to the district.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.01 - Comprehensive Teacher Induction Program › Section 13A.07.01.04 - General Requirements

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A. Each local school system shall establish and maintain a comprehensive induction program for all new teachers.
B. The comprehensive induction program shall be designed to provide participating teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in their classrooms and schools to enable them to stay in the profession.
C. The content and structure of the comprehensive induction program shall be aligned with the Maryland Teacher Professional Development Standards set in December 2004.
D. The comprehensive induction program shall include:
(1) Standards for effective mentoring that:
(a) Are focused;
(b) Are systematic;
(c) Are ongoing;
(d) Are of high quality;
(e) Are geared to the needs of each teacher; and
(f) Include observations with feedback;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.01 - Comprehensive Teacher Induction Program › Section 13A.07.01.05 - Participation in the Comprehensive Induction Program

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A. All teachers new to the profession shall participate in all induction activities until they receive tenure. Veteran teachers, in their first year of teaching in the district, shall participate in induction activities.
B. To the extent practicable given staffing and fiscal concerns, local school systems shall consider the following options for first-year teachers:
(1) A reduction in the teaching schedule; and
(2) A reduction in, or elimination of, responsibilities for involvement in non-instructional activities other than induction support.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.01 - Comprehensive Teacher Induction Program › Section 13A.07.01.06 - Mentoring Component of the Comprehensive Induction Program

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A. A local school system shall establish a mentoring program as part of its Comprehensive Induction Program.
B. A local school system shall establish a cadre of full-time or part-time mentors to support teachers during their comprehensive induction period.
C. To the extent practicable given staffing and fiscal concerns, local school systems shall establish the maximum ratio of mentors to mentees in the comprehensive induction program at one mentor to 15 mentees.
D. A mentor under the comprehensive induction program may be assigned school-level administrative duties only on an emergency basis.
E. A mentor under the comprehensive induction program may not participate in the formal evaluation of a mentee.
F. Mentors shall:
(1) Demonstrate knowledge of adult learning theory and peer coaching techniques;
(2) Demonstrate a knowledge base and skills to address the performance evaluation criteria and outcomes to be met by each mentee; and
(3) Hold an advanced professional certificate and be rated as a satisfactory or effective teacher or be a retiree from a local school system and have beenrated as a satisfactory or effective teacher; and
(4) Possess a positive reference from a current or recent building principal or supervisor that addresses the instructional, management, human relations, and communication skills of the mentor applicant.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.01 - Comprehensive Teacher Induction Program › Section 13A.07.01.07 - Evaluation of the Comprehensive Induction Program

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Local school systems shall evaluate the effectiveness of the comprehensive induction program and shall use the Maryland Teacher Professional Development Evaluation Guide, October 2008, as a resource for developing an evaluation model.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.01 - Comprehensive Teacher Induction Program › Section 13A.07.01.08 - Date of Compliance

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Local school systems shall be in full compliance with this chapter by July 1, 2011.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.01 - Comprehensive Teacher Induction Program › Section 13A.07.01.09 - Reporting Requirements

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A. Local school systems shall include their comprehensive induction program report in their Bridge to Excellence Master Plan Annual Update to the Maryland State Department of Education.
B. This report shall include:
(1) A description of the mentoring program;
(2) Data, including the number of probationary teachers and the number of mentors who have been assigned; and
(3) How they have measured the effectiveness of the program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.02 - Terms of Employment › Section 13A.07.02.02 - Reciprocal Relationships With the State Department of Education

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A. Contracts and Agreements for the Release of Local School Personnel to the State Department of Education. All agreements shall be in writing and shall set forth the following:
(1) The period of time for the release of local school personnel to the State Department of Education;
(2) The terms of the financial reimbursement by the State to the local school system;
(3) The contract and tenure rights of the teacher may not be affected by the agreement;
(4) The agreement shall be signed by the local school superintendent and by the Secretary-Treasurer of the State Board of Education and when signed shall be filed by the Secretary in the office of the Board.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.02 - Terms of Employment › Section 13A.07.02.03 - Leave of Absence

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A. All public school system employees who are members of the organized militia or of the Army, Navy, Air or Marine Reserve, shall be entitled to a leave of absence from their respective duties, without loss of pay, time, or efficiency rating, on all days during which they shall be engaged in field or coast defense or other training ordered or authorized under the provisions of Article 65, Annotated Code of Maryland, or under any law of the United States, during such time as they are on inactive duty training, not to exceed 15 days annually.
B. All public school system employees who are members of the organized militia, and who are ordered to active duty under authority of the Governor, shall be entitled to a leave of absence without loss of pay, time, or efficiency rating for the time they are actually serving under the active duty orders, in addition to the 15-day period specified above.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.02 - Terms of Employment › Section 13A.07.02.04 - Standards for Earnable Compensation for Retirement or Pension Purposes

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A. For a member of the Teachers' Retirement or the Teachers' Pension System who performs regular job responsibilities during a mandatory assignment that extends beyond the member's 10-month assignment, the standards governing eligibility for earnable compensation are as follows:
(1) The local school superintendent or designee shall provide to the teacher written notice of mandatory assignment beyond the 10-month period, but not necessarily mandated for a full 11-month or 12-month period;
(2) Regular job responsibilities shall continue through the mandatory assignment beyond the 10 months;
(3) Local school systems have flexibility in scheduling the mandatory duty days beyond the 10-month period; and
(4) The determination of mandatory assignment for retirement purposes beyond the regular 10-month period is made on a year-to-year basis by the local school superintendent or designee.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.02 - Terms of Employment › Section 13A.07.02.05 - Employment Terms of Rehired Retired Teachers

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A. Definitions. In this regulation the following terms have the meanings indicated:
(1) "Contract" means an employment contract between a local school system and a rehired retired teacher.
(2) "Rehired retired teacher" means a retired certificated employee who is a member of the State Teachers' Retirement System or the State Teachers' Pension System and who is hired by a local school system under the provisions of State Personnel and Pensions Article, §§
										22-406 and  23-407, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.03 - Professional Duties › Section 13A.07.03.01 - General Duties

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A. Knowledge of Regulations. Every certificated employee shall become familiar with the regulations of the State Board of Education and the regulations of the local board of education.
B. Organization and Conduct of Schools. Principals and teachers shall organize and conduct their schools and classes in accordance with the programs of study prescribed by the State Board of Education and with the courses of study and regulations issued by the local board of education.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.03 - Professional Duties › Section 13A.07.03.02 - Attendance and Absence of Certificated Employees

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A. Notification in Case of Absence. When it is necessary for a certificated employee to be absent for any reason, the employee shall report to the local superintendent or designated official. If a teacher acts contrary to this regulation, the employee shall forfeit his or her salary for the time lost and incur such other penalty as the local board may prescribe. A substitute who was not assigned to the school by the local superintendent, or his or her designated official, or whose assignment is not approved by him or her, is not entitled to compensation.
B. Absence for Illness.
(1) Certificated employees in the local school systems in the State shall be allowed minimum sick leave at the rate of 1 work day per month, the annual total of which shall be available at the beginning of the school year.
(2) Each certificated employee who shall submit to the local board of education satisfactory proof of illness requiring absence from work shall be paid full salary for the allowed sick leave in any school year plus the minimum cumulative sick leave hereinafter specified. At the discretion of the local board, full, partial, or no salary may be paid for absence because of illness in excess of the allowed minimum annual sick leave and accumulated sick leave.
(3) Unused sick leave from and after August 31, 1966, shall be cumulative up to 100 days, provided, however, that local school systems may allow unused cumulative sick leave in excess of 100 days. Sick leave accumulated up to a maximum of 100 days from and after August 31, 1966, shall be transferred without change to any public school system in Maryland. Local school systems may, consistent with local rules and regulations, allow the transfer of cumulative sick leave in excess of 100 days.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.03 - Professional Duties › Section 13A.07.03.03 - Personal Conduct

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Certificated employees are prohibited from using controlled substances in any form without a doctor's prescription on the school premises.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.04 - Evaluation of Professionally Certificated Personnel › Section 13A.07.04.01 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Evaluation" means a written appraisal of professional performance for a school year based on written criteria and procedures.
(2) "Professionally certificated personnel" means individuals holding a professional certificate as defined in COMAR 13A.12.01.02B.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.04 - Evaluation of Professionally Certificated Personnel › Section 13A.07.04.02 - Minimum Requirements for Evaluation of Professionally Certificated Personnel

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A. General Standards.
(1) An evaluation shall be based on written criteria established by the local board of education, including but not limited to scholarship, instructional effectiveness, management skills, professional ethics, and interpersonal relationships.
(2) An evaluation shall provide, at a minimum, for an overall rating.
(3) An overall rating that is not satisfactory or better is considered unsatisfactory.
(4) An evaluation shall be based on at least two observations during the school year.
(5) An unsatisfactory evaluation shall include at least one observation by an individual other than the immediate supervisor.
(6) The written evaluation report shall be shared with the certificated individual who is the subject of the evaluation.
(7) The certificated individual shall receive a copy of and sign the evaluation report.
(8) The signature of the certificated individual does not necessarily indicate agreement with the evaluation report.
(9) An evaluation shall provide for written comments and reactions by the individual being evaluated, which shall be attached to the evaluation report.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.04 - Evaluation of Professionally Certificated Personnel › Section 13A.07.04.03 - Minimum Requirements for Observation of Professionally Certificated Personnel

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A. An observation, announced or unannounced, shall be conducted with full knowledge of the certificated individual.
B. A written observation report shall be shared with the certificated individual within a reasonable period of time.
C. An observation shall provide for written comments and reactions by the individual being observed, which shall be attached to the observation report.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.04 - Evaluation of Professionally Certificated Personnel › Section 13A.07.04.04 - Appeal of an Evaluation

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A. In the event of an overall rating of unsatisfactory, the local school system shall, at a minimum, provide certificated individuals with a meaningful appeal in accordance with Education Article, §
									4-205(c)(4), Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. If an observation report is a component of an unsatisfactory evaluation, the observation report may be appealed along with the unsatisfactory evaluation.
C. The burden of proof is on the certificated individual appealing an overall rating of unsatisfactory.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.05 - Assignment of Personnel › Section 13A.07.05.01 - Integration

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Local boards of education shall develop and implement plans and procedures for the attainment of racial balance at the various levels of the public school system, reflective of the composition of the population of their respective jurisdictions. These plans and procedures shall apply to the hiring, placing, and promotion of all personnel employed at the various levels of the school system. The plans and procedures provided in this regulation shall be submitted to the State Department of Education by January 1, 1971. The Department shall also require and review reports from local boards on the implementation of this regulation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.06 - Programs for Professionally Certified Personnel › Section 13A.07.06.01 - Purpose

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This chapter sets the standards that MSDE uses to issue an approval document to an entity that is responsible for governing and operating an educator preparation program, either traditional or alternative, for the training of educators in the knowledge, skills, and disposition required to understand and teach the Maryland Curriculum Frameworks as licensed educators in the State.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.06 - Programs for Professionally Certified Personnel › Section 13A.07.06.03 - Incorporation by Reference

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In this chapter, the following documents related to national standards are incorporated by reference:
A. Administrative or Supervisory Areas.
(1) Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL), National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA), 2015.
(2) Program Recognition Standards: District Level, National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP), 2018.
(3) ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), 2018.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.06 - Programs for Professionally Certified Personnel › Section 13A.07.06.04 - State Consent to Offer Programs

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A. An individual, public or private educational association, corporation, or institution of higher education may not offer an educator preparation program without obtaining the permission of the Commission and the Department by meeting the requirements of this chapter.
B. The Department may allow a provider to operate an educator preparation program if:
(1) The Commission has granted a Maryland institution preparing educators approval to operate in Maryland as applicable; and
(2) The provider obtains and continues to hold accreditation from a national accreditation organization recognized by the Department and the Commission, or meets the approval requirements as outlined in this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.06 - Programs for Professionally Certified Personnel › Section 13A.07.06.05 - National Accreditation

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A. In this regulation, "national accreditation" means teacher education accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department and the Commission.
B. A provider does not need to meet State approval standards if it holds and maintains accreditation from a national accrediting agency recognized by the Department and the Commission.
C. A provider shall notify the Department when it applies to a national accreditation organization recognized by the Department and the Commission.
D. A provider shall operate its program in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of the national accrediting agency.
E. A provider shall submit to the Department proof of accreditation with supporting documentation within 30 calendar days after receiving it.
F. A provider shall notify the Department within 15 calendar days of any change in a program's accreditation status.
G. Programs that have chosen national accreditation may be reviewed by their accrediting organization at the request of the Department.
H. The Department may investigate complaints regarding any aspect of a program separate from any review conducted by the national accrediting agency.
I. A provider that holds national accreditation shall inform the Department in writing at least 90 calendar days before a program stops operating and provide an exit plan for current students that includes notification to those students.
J. A provider of a program that holds national accreditation shall submit reporting requirements outlined in Regulation .10A(5) of this chapter.
K. The Department shall pay:
(1) Any fee that a national accrediting agency charges an institution of higher education in connection with the accreditation process;
(2) Any training fee that a national accrediting agency charges a State representative who serves with a review team of an accrediting agency in conjunction with an accreditation visit to an institution of higher education in the State; and
(3) One-half of the expenses incurred by an institution of higher education in connection with the accreditation visit of a review team of a national accrediting agency.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.06 - Programs for Professionally Certified Personnel › Section 13A.07.06.06 - Application for State Approval

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A. Application for State Approval for Traditional and Alternative Programs.
(1) A provider shall submit an application for new program approval to the Department that includes the following:
(a) A description of the program and other administrative information, including the plan for implementing Department-mandated program components as defined in Regulation .07 of this chapter;
(b) A plan to recruit racially and ethnically diverse candidates; and
(c) Documentation that the program is aligned to national content standards, or documentation of the process required in Regulation .07C when national content standards are not available, including:
(i) A needs assessment demonstrating the demand for program completers in the employment market and demand by potential candidates, which may be met by documentation provided to the Commission;
(ii) The curriculum for the program and a course sequence chart, including syllabi for any new courses;
(iii) Descriptions of the expected outcomes of the programs and how those outcomes will be assessed;
(iv) Key assessments in the program, using rubrics aligned to national content standards and Maryland-approved PreK-12 competencies;
(v) Vitae for all faculty administering or delivering instruction in the program; and
(vi) Descriptions of materials, media, and resources available for the program, and how technology is integrated into the curriculum or program.
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A. Requirements for Traditional and Alternative Programs.
(1) A provider may seek approval for a new program, or a new specialization in a currently operating program area, if the documentation submitted contains sufficient justification to warrant the program or new specialization, and has been approved by the Commission.
(2) Where a provider seeks first-time approval for a program, the Department may conduct annual monitoring and a full review of the program or programs within the first 2 years of operation and may also conduct an on-site review if considered necessary by the Department to confirm information in the application.
(3) The Department shall approve or reject the proposal for a new program and notify representatives of the provider, in writing, of the decision.
(4) A new program may not admit candidates to the program until the Department has provided approval.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.06 - Programs for Professionally Certified Personnel › Section 13A.07.06.08 - State Program Approval Requirements

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A. Entry Requirements for Teacher Preparation Programs.
(1) A provider of a traditional program shall require candidates to have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale during the most recent 2 years of the candidate 's post-secondary education or demonstrate mastery of general knowledge by providing evidence of a qualifying score, as established by the State Superintendent of Schools and as approved by the State Board of Education (SBOE), on a basic skills assessment.
(2) A provider of an alternative program shall require candidates to submit:
(a) A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the post-secondary level, or demonstrate mastery of general knowledge by providing evidence of a qualifying score, as established by the State Superintendent of Schools and as approved by the SBOE, on a basic skills assessment; and
(b) Evidence of one of the following:
(i) A conferred bachelor's degree or higher with a major related to the program licensure area;
(ii) A conferred bachelor's degree or higher with a minimum of 24 semester hours of credit related to the licensure area; or
(iii) A conferred bachelor's degree or higher and evidence of a qualifying score on an approved content assessment, as established by the State Superintendent of Schools and as approved by the SBOE.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.06 - Programs for Professionally Certified Personnel › Section 13A.07.06.09 - Clinical Experience Placements

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A. A partner school and a provider shall establish a teacher training practicum through a written partnership agreement, as follows:
(1) The provider of a program shall prioritize selecting partner schools within its same community;
(2) The provider of a program and a partner school shall seek to provide teacher training placements in a variety of school environments with diverse student populations that provide participants with the same kind of experiences as teachers employed in the State; and
(3) The instructional program and work organization of a partner school located in a local school system shall reflect the career ladder once the Accountability and Implementation Board determines that the career ladder system is well established throughout the State.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.06 - Programs for Professionally Certified Personnel › Section 13A.07.06.10 - State Program Reporting

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A. Compliance with Program Requirements.
(1) A provider shall provide evidence of adherence to program requirements as outlined in this regulation.
(2) If a provider submits annual reporting to a national accreditation agency recognized by the Department and the Commission, the provider shall submit a copy of the annual report to the Department within 30 calendar days.
(3) A provider shall submit data and annual reports to the Department demonstrating each program's compliance with requirements.
(4) A provider shall ensure the annual reports include documentation of compliance with the following measures:
(a) Entry requirements as stated in Regulation .08A of this chapter;
(b) Clinical experience requirements as stated in Regulation .08D of this chapter;
(c) Standards and competencies requirements as stated in Regulation .08C of this chapter;
(d) Exit requirements as stated in Regulation .08E of this chapter, including candidate passing rates on performance assessments, as well as rate of program completion, and attrition data;
(e) Candidate evaluation requirements as stated in Regulation .08D(8)(c) of this chapter, including documentation of evaluation processes and remediation policies as defined by the program; and
(f) The process by which the provider uses data to continuously improve the program, including, but not limited to, the recruitment and support of a racially and ethnically diverse pool of candidates.
(5) A provider shall compile and report data to the Department for each graduating cohort at the individual level, including race, ethnicity, and gender, for the most recent 5 years of program cohorts, on a selection of Department-identified metrics that may include, at a minimum:
(a) Program completion rates, including number and demographics of completers, non-completers, and degrees granted;
(b) Placement in partner schools by subject area, grade level, LSS employer, and school;
(c) Performance, including passing rates on Department-approved performance, content, and basic skills assessments;
(d) Enrollment data, including candidate residence, and past and projected enrollment in each program;
(e) Employment of graduates/completers;
(f) Retention of program completers through the first 5 years of employment; and
(g) Candidate satisfaction survey.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.06 - Programs for Professionally Certified Personnel › Section 13A.07.06.11 - State Program Renewal, Oversight, and Revocation

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A. Program Review.
(1) The Department shall review programs every 5 years.
(2) The Department shall approve programs that meet its requirements and standards for 5 years.
(3) Programs that fail to meet all the requirements and standards addressed in this chapter may be approved with conditions or placed on probation.
(4) Program Extensions.
(a) A provider may request an extension of the Department's 5-year review.
(b) A provider shall submit this request in writing at least 180 calendar days before the end of the program's 5-year approval.
(c) The Department may grant up to a 1-year extension based on documentation submitted to justify the extension.
(5) The Department may monitor or conduct an interim review of a program at any time.
(a) Where this interim review reveals that a program has seriously failed to meet the standards and benchmarks or reporting or compliance requirements, or has demonstrated a pattern of noncompliance, the program may be placed on probation under §C of this regulation.
(b) If after the 1-year probation a program fails to make satisfactory progress toward meeting program standards, reporting requirements, or compliance requirements, the Department may revoke its approval under §D of this regulation.
(6) Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, each approved educator preparation program leading to certification in early childhood education, elementary education, special education, and ESOL, shall post on its website information describing its program to prepare teachers to teach reading using evidence-based practices in literacy programming and instruction aligned to the science of reading.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.06 - Programs for Professionally Certified Personnel › Section 13A.07.06.12 - Teacher Preparation Competencies: General Competencies

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A. Purpose.
(1) The general teacher preparation competencies apply to teacher candidates across all content areas and grade levels, to determine readiness to enter the profession.
(2) The teacher candidate shall demonstrate essential knowledge and skills of general competencies that align with current expectations for teacher candidates to exit a program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.06 - Programs for Professionally Certified Personnel › Section 13A.07.06.13 - Teacher Preparation Competencies: Literacy Competencies

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A. Literacy Competencies for Secondary and PreK-12 Teaching Areas. Teacher candidates completing programs that lead to licensure in secondary and PreK-12 content areas shall demonstrate an understanding of the following competencies:
(1) The Learner and Learning. The teacher candidate shall:
(a) Define, describe, explain, and analyze the developmental characteristics of adolescent literary learners, active independent readers, processes of making meaning, and motivation and engagement;
(b) Interpret, synthesize, and apply learning of active independent readers, processes of making meaning, and motivation and engagement to specific content area instruction;
(c) Define and distinguish features of diversity and interpret linguistic cultural differences among adolescent learners;
(d) Examine, evaluate, and apply learning of inclusive content area literacy environment and instruction to close achievement gaps;
(e) Describe the characteristics of a high quality learning environment; and
(f) Construct high quality learning environments that support individual and collaborative interaction and engagement.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 07 - SCHOOL PERSONNEL › Chapter 13A.07.06 - Programs for Professionally Certified Personnel › Section 13A.07.06.14 - Teacher Preparation Competencies: Math Competencies

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A. Math Competencies. Teacher candidates seeking licensure to provide mathematics instruction shall demonstrate the competencies applicable to the area of licensure (PreK-Grade 3; Grades 1-6; Middle School or High School or both).
B. Content Knowledge. The teacher candidate shall:
(1) Apply mathematics content knowledge for teaching within the candidate's area of licensure;
(2) Candidates prepared to teach elementary education shall apply content knowledge for each of the four essential topics: Numbers and Operations, Algebraic Thinking, Geometry and Measurement, and Data Analysis and Probability;
(3) Demonstrate conceptual understanding, proficiency with procedural skills, and the ability to solve real world problems;
(4) Recognize the coherent progression of mathematical concepts both within an age/range/grade/course and across an age/range/grade/course;
(5) Use mathematics to model real world problems; and
(6) Use precise mathematical language.