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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.03 - Professional and Technical Education and Specialized Areas for Fine Arts › Section 13A.12.03.01 - Purpose

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A. Professional and Technical Education and Specialized Areas for Fine Arts teachers shall meet the requirements for a license under Regulation .02 of this chapter.
B. A Professional and Technical Education or Specialized Areas for Fine Arts license shall only be used for instruction in a specialized program or at a specialized school.
C. A local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 shall request an initial Professional and Technical Education or Specialized Areas for Fine Arts license.
D. An individual licensed in Professional and Technical Education or Specialized Areas for Fine Arts who is no longer employed with a local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 may request the renewal of that license directly from the Department.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.03 - Professional and Technical Education and Specialized Areas for Fine Arts › Section 13A.12.03.02 - Licenses and Pathways for Professional and Technical Education and Specialized Areas for Fine Arts

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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.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.03 - Professional and Technical Education and Specialized Areas for Fine Arts › Section 13A.12.03.03 - Renewal and Advancement of a Professional and Technical Education/Specialized Areas for Fine Arts License

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A. General.
(1) An applicant who holds a license is responsible for initiating the renewal of the license.
(2) An applicant shall ensure renewal requirements are received before the expiration date of the license to be considered continuous.
(3) Failure to Meet Requirements. Failure to meet the requirements of this section results in nonrenewal of the license. A local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 may request a Temporary Professional License under Regulation .02A(2) of this chapter for an employee who fails to meet the renewal requirements of the Initial Professional, Professional, or Advanced Professional license.
(4) Advancement to a New License. An applicant may apply to advance to the next level of licensure by meeting the requirements under Regulation .02A of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.03 - Professional and Technical Education and Specialized Areas for Fine Arts › Section 13A.12.03.04 - Individual Professional Development Plans - Professional and Technical Education/Specialized Areas for Fine Arts

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A. Individual Professional Development Plans.
(1) An educator shall have an individual professional development plan in place for each of the 5 years of validity for each Initial Professional, Professional, and Advanced Professional license issued to the educator.
(2) An individual professional development plan shall include a minimum of 90 professional development points, as set forth in Regulation .05 of this chapter, to renew the educator's license.
(3) Educators who are not employed with a local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 are responsible for developing their own individual professional development plan.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.03 - Professional and Technical Education and Specialized Areas for Fine Arts › Section 13A.12.03.05 - Professional Development Points- Professional and Technical Education/Specialized Areas for Fine Arts

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A. Professional Development Point (PDP). The Department shall measure professional development activities as follows:
(1) 1 clock hour is equivalent to one PDP.
(2) 1 semester hour is equivalent to 15 PDPs.
(3) One Department-approved continuing professional development credit is equivalent to 15 PDPs.
(4) One continuing education unit is equivalent to ten PDPs.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.04 - Specialists › Section 13A.12.04.01 - Purpose

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Specialists employed in an early childhood, elementary, pre-kindergarten-12 or secondary school program shall hold an appropriate license under COMAR 13A.12.04 or a license in certain areas as otherwise provided in State law.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.04 - Specialists › Section 13A.12.04.02 - Licenses for Specialists

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A. Types of Specialist 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.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.04 - Specialists › Section 13A.12.04.03 - School Counselor

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The requirements for licensure as school counselor are that the applicant shall:
A. Complete 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework; and
B. Complete one of the following pathways:
(1) Maryland Approved Program. Candidates who possess a master's degree and complete a program approved under COMAR 13A.07.06 leading to licensure as a school counselor.
(2) National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). Candidates who possess a master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling, a valid National Board of Certified Counselors certificate, and 2 years of effective performance as a teacher or school counselor in a school setting.
(3) National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Candidates who possess a master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling and present a valid National Board Certificate in the area of School Counseling.
(4) Out-of-State Program. Candidates who possess a master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling from an out-of-State approved program and 2 years of effective performance as a teacher or school counselor or 500 clock hours in a supervised practicum in school counseling.
(5) Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Candidates who possess a master's degree in school counseling or school guidance and counseling from a program approved by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.
(6) Experienced Professional. Candidates who possess a master's degree and a valid, professional certificate from another state and verification of at least 27 months of effective performance as a school counselor.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.04 - Specialists › Section 13A.12.04.04 - Library Media Specialist

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A. Definitions.
(1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(2) Terms Defined.
(a) "Library media" means a variety of communication and information formats and their accompanying technologies appropriate to learning and instruction.
(b) "Library media specialist" means an individual who has developed knowledge, understanding of, and competency in the broad range of library media services, with particular emphasis on those competencies related to the development and administration of a comprehensive school library media program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.04 - Specialists › Section 13A.12.04.05 - Pupil Personnel Worker

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The requirements for licensure as a pupil personnel worker are that the applicant shall have:
A. A master's degree from an institution of higher education in pupil personnel or a related field, such as:
(1) Counseling or guidance services, or both;
(2) Early childhood, elementary, or secondary education;
(3) Human growth and development;
(4) Sociology, social work, or psychology;
(5) Special education; or
(6) Administration and supervision;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.04 - Specialists › Section 13A.12.04.06 - Reading Specialist

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The requirements for certification as a reading specialist are that the applicant shall:
A. Meet the requirements for licensure in early childhood education, elementary education, special education, or a secondary education area;
B. Submit verification of 3 years of effective teaching or clinical experience;
C. Complete 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework; and
D. Complete the requirements of one of the following pathways:
(1) Maryland Approved Program. Candidates who possess a master's degree and complete a program approved under COMAR 13A.07.06 leading to licensure as a reading specialist;
(2) Out-of-State Preparation Program. Candidates who possess a master's degree and complete an approved program leading to licensure as a reading specialist in another state; or
(3) Professional Coursework. Candidates who possess a master's degree or equivalent of 33 post-baccalaureate credits from an institution of higher education in reading and related areas to include:
(a) 15 semester hours of reading coursework with at least one course in each of the following areas:
(i) Foundation or survey course;
(ii) Diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties;
(iii) Clinical or laboratory practicum;
(iv) Assessment or evaluation, or both; and
(v) Methods in the teaching of reading to English language learners; and
(b) Additional coursework selected from at least four of the following areas:
(i) Emergent literacy;
(ii) Literacy Leadership;
(iii) Content area literacy;
(iv) Writing;
(v) Effective use of technology in the literacy classroom;
(vi) Early Childhood, Elementary, or Adolescent literacy;
(vii) Literacy research; and
(viii) Linguistics.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.04 - Specialists › Section 13A.12.04.07 - Reading Teacher

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A. Requirements for Licensure. The requirements for licensure as a reading teacher are that the applicant shall:
(1) Meet the requirements for licensure in early childhood education, elementary education, or a secondary education area;
(2) Complete 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework;
(3) Have 12 semester hours of post-baccalaureate graduate credit from an institution of higher education in reading, including a foundation or survey course and a course in diagnosis and correction of reading difficulties; and
(4) Have 2 years of successful teaching experience.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.04 - Specialists › Section 13A.12.04.08 - Psychometrist

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A. Definition.
(1) In this chapter, the following term has the meaning indicated.
(2) Term Defined. "Psychometrist" means an individual who works directly under the professional supervision of a school psychologist or supervisor of school psychological services. The purpose of this position is limited to providing assistance to the school psychologist by administering psychological tests and other related psychometric tasks.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.04 - Specialists › Section 13A.12.04.09 - School Psychologist

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A. Definition. "School psychologist" means an individual who is licensed to provide psychological services to children in a public or State-approved nonpublic school setting and supervises interns and psychometrists.
B. Education. An applicant for licensure as a school psychologist shall:
(1) Complete 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework; and
(2) Complete one of the following pathways to licensure:
(a) Option I:
(i) Submit a master's degree or higher in school psychology from a Maryland-approved program; and
(ii) Qualifying scores on the Maryland-approved test for school psychologist.
(b) Option II:
(i) Submit a master's degree or higher and complete an out-of-State-approved program in school psychology, culminating a minimum of a 1,200-hour internship in school psychology; and
(ii) Submit qualifying scores on the Maryland-approved test for school psychologist.
(c) Option III: Submit a valid Nationally Certified School Psychologist certificate issued by the National School Psychology Certification Board.
(d) Option IV:
(i) Submit a master's degree or higher from an institution of higher education; and
(ii) Submit a valid professional license in school psychology from another state and verification of at least 27 months of effective performance as a school psychologist during the past 7 years, on the basis of which application is being made for a comparable Maryland license.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.04 - Specialists › Section 13A.12.04.10 - Therapists (Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, or Audiologists)

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A. The Department shall consider an occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech-language pathologist, or audiologist holding a valid license issued by the State Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, or the State Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland as professionally licensed.
B. This individual does not require an additional educator license.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.04 - Specialists › Section 13A.12.04.11 - School Social Worker

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To obtain educator licensure as a school social worker, the applicant shall:
A. Be licensed by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners as a:
(1) Masters Social Worker;
(2) Certified Social Worker; or
(3) Certified Social Worker - Clinical.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.04 - Specialists › Section 13A.12.04.12 - Gifted and Talented Education Specialist

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To be licensed as a Gifted and Talented Education Specialist, an applicant shall:
A. Complete one of the following:
(1) A Department-approved master's program that leads to licensure in Gifted and Talented Education;
(2) An out-of-State approved master's program that leads to Gifted and Talented licensure; or
(3) Approved coursework.
(a) Complete 15 semester hours of graduate coursework in Gifted and Talented Education from an institution of higher education, which includes a balance of content in the following competencies:
(i) Understanding the foundations of gifted education, including historical perspectives, key philosophies and theories, social, cultural, and economic influences, key issues, and trends;
(ii) Understanding the unique cognitive and affective characteristics of gifted and talented students, including the learning differences of gifted and talented students with disabilities and those from diverse backgrounds;
(iii) Understanding processes and procedures for the identification of gifted and talented students, including the use of equitable approaches for identifying gifted and talented students from diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities;
(iv) Understanding evidence-based instructional strategies for differentiating instruction for gifted and talented students, including strategies that enhance acquisition of knowledge and skills in specific domains, critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and metacognition;
(v) Understanding theories and models for developing and implementing curriculum, instruction, and assessments for gifted and talented students; and
(vi) Understanding how to create learning environments that foster the social and emotional well-being of gifted and talented students, including the development of self-awareness, coping skills, positive peer relationships, and leadership; and
(b) Complete at least 3 semester hours in a clinical/laboratory internship;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.04 - Specialists › Section 13A.12.04.13 - Renewal and Advancement of a Specialist License

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A. General.
(1) An applicant who holds a license is responsible for initiating the renewal of the license.
(2) An applicant shall ensure renewal requirements are received before the expiration date of the license to be considered continuous.
(3) Failure to Meet Requirements. Failure to meet the requirements of this section results in nonrenewal of the license.
(4) Advancement to a New License. An applicant may apply to advance to the next level of licensure by meeting the requirements under §.02A of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.04 - Specialists › Section 13A.12.04.14 - Individual Professional Development Plans

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A. Individual Professional Development Plans.
(1) An educator shall have an individual professional development plan in place for each of the 5 years of validity for each Initial Professional, Professional, and Advanced Professional license issued to the educator.
(2) An individual professional development plan shall include a minimum of 90 professional development points, as set forth in Regulation .15 of this chapter, to renew the educator's License.
(3) Educators who are not employed with a local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 are responsible for developing their own individual professional development plan.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.04 - Specialists › Section 13A.12.04.15 - Professional Development Points

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A. Professional Development Point (PDP).
(1) 1 clock hour is equivalent to one PDP.
(2) 1 semester hour is equivalent to 15 PDPs.
(3) One Department-approved continuing professional development credit is equivalent to 15 PDPs.
(4) One continuing education unit is equivalent to ten PDPs.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.05 - Suspensions and Revocations › Section 13A.12.05.01 - Purpose

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Administrators and supervisors who have direct contact with students, who have responsibility for curriculum development, or who have responsibility for supervision of instruction shall meet the requirements for a license under COMAR 13A.12.05, as applicable.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.05 - Suspensions and Revocations › Section 13A.12.05.02 - Licenses for Administrators and Supervisors

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A. Types of Administrator/Supervisor Licenses.
(1) 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 .15 of this chapter.
(b) An applicant who has met the requirements of one of the pathways to licensure under Regulations .03-.12 of this chapter is eligible for an Initial Professional License.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.05 - Suspensions and Revocations › Section 13A.12.05.03 - Supportive Services Personnel

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A. Purpose. The State Superintendent of Schools may license as Supportive Services Personnel a qualified employee of a local school system who is assigned to administrative or supervisory responsibilities not otherwise covered in these regulations, and who has responsibilities comparable to those assigned to individuals who hold specific supervisory licenses.
B. Education. An applicant for licensure as Supportive Services Personnel shall have a bachelor's degree or higher appropriate to the area of responsibility from an institution of higher education.
C. This license is issued at the request of a local school, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.05 - Suspensions and Revocations › Section 13A.12.05.04 - Superintendents

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A. Superintendent I.
(1) This license qualifies an individual to be assigned as a county deputy superintendent, assistant superintendent or associate superintendent through either Traditional or Reciprocal Licensure.
(2) An applicant for Traditional Licensure shall meet the education and experience requirements.
(3) Education Requirements for Traditional Licensure. The applicant shall have:
(a) A master's degree from an institution of higher education;
(b) Completed one of the following:
(i) A Department-approved program which leads to licensure as a superintendent;
(ii) A program offered by an institution of higher education leading to licensure as a superintendent in the state in which the institution is located; or
(iii) 45 semester hours of graduate coursework, including a minimum of 15 semester hours in education administration taken at an institution of higher education. Graduate coursework earned under §A(3)(a) of this regulation may be applied toward the 45 required semester hours; and
(c) 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework.
(4) Experience Requirements for Traditional Licensure. The applicant shall have:
(a) 27 months of effective teaching performance or effective performance as a licensed specialist as defined in COMAR 13A.12.03 in a pre-kindergarten-12 setting; and
(b) 24 months of effective administrative or supervisory experience in a pre-kindergarten-12 setting.
(5) Requirements for Reciprocal Licensure. A deputy, associate, or assistant superintendent who enters Maryland from another state may obtain a Superintendent I license if that individual:
(a) Holds a valid professional state license in a like or comparable area;
(b) Presents verification of at least 36 months of effective performance as a deputy, associate, or assistant superintendent during the past 7 years; and
(c) Completes 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.05 - Suspensions and Revocations › Section 13A.12.05.05 - Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principals

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A. Application of Regulation.
(1) This regulation applies to obtaining licensure as an Administrator I or Administrator II.
(2) If a principal transfers to become a principal in a special education school, the principal shall hold a Supervisor of Special Education license as set forth in Regulation .10 of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.05 - Suspensions and Revocations › Section 13A.12.05.06 - Library Media Administrator

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A. Definition.
(1) In this regulation, the following term has the meaning indicated.
(2) Term Defined. "Library media administrator" means an individual designated by the local superintendent of schools as having responsibility for the:
(a) Administration and supervision of the library media program, including the supervision of the library media program in the individual schools; and
(b) Development of policies, programs, budgets, and procedures for the library media services of the school system and its schools.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.05 - Suspensions and Revocations › Section 13A.12.05.07 - Supervisor of School Counseling

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The requirements for certification as a supervisor of school counseling are that the applicant shall:
A. Meet the requirements for licensure as a school counselor;
B. Have 3 years of effective performance as a school counselor;
C. Complete 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework; and
D. Have 12 semester hours of graduate credit from an institution of higher education in any of the following areas, with at least 6 semester hours in school supervision or school administration:
(1) Management;
(2) School supervision;
(3) School administration;
(4) Program development; or
(5) Program evaluation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.05 - Suspensions and Revocations › Section 13A.12.05.08 - Supervisor of School Psychological Services

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The requirements for licensure as a supervisor of school psychological services are that the applicant shall:
A. Meet the requirements for licensure as a school psychologist under COMAR 13A.12.03.07;
B. Have a doctoral degree:
(1) From a state or accredited school psychology program, a national educator preparation accreditation organization, National Association of School Psychologists, or American Psychological Association accredited school psychology program; or
(2) In psychology or education or human development;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.05 - Suspensions and Revocations › Section 13A.12.05.09 - Supervisor of Pupil Personnel

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The requirements for licensure as a supervisor of pupil personnel are that the applicant shall:
A. Meet the requirements for licensure as a pupil personnel worker;
B. Have a master's degree from an institution of higher education;
C. As part of or in addition to §B of this regulation, have a graduate course in the area of administration and supervision;
D. Complete 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework; and
E. Have 3 years of successful teaching experience. At the recommendation of the local superintendent of schools, related experience may be substituted for teaching experience.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.05 - Suspensions and Revocations › Section 13A.12.05.10 - Supervisor of Special Education

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A. Principal Public Separate School. The requirements for certification as a principal in a public separate school are that the applicant shall:
(1) Meet the requirements for licensure in special education; and
(2) Meet the requirements for licensure as an Administrator II.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.05 - Suspensions and Revocations › Section 13A.12.05.11 - Supervisor of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists

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The requirements for a license as a supervisor of speech pathology and audiology are that the applicant shall:
A. Meet the requirements for certification or licensure as otherwise provided in Health Occupations Article, §
									2-301, Annotated Code of Maryland, as a speech pathologist or audiologist;
B. Have a master's degree from an institution with an approved program when graduating with at least one course in administrative and supervisory techniques and one course in the development of school curriculum;
C. Complete 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework; and
D. Have 4 years full-time paid experience or its equivalent as a speech and hearing clinician, 2 years of which shall have been in a school setting.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.05 - Suspensions and Revocations › Section 13A.12.05.12 - Supervisor of Teachers of Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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The requirements for licensure as a supervisor of teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing are that the applicant shall:
A. Meet the requirements for licensure as a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing;
B. Have a master's degree from an institution of higher education, with at least one course in administrative and supervisory techniques and one course in curriculum development;
C. Complete 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education coursework; and
D. Have experience that includes:
(1) 3 years of successful teaching experience with the deaf and hard of hearing; or
(2) 4 years paid experience or its equivalent in a school setting with 2 years successful teaching experience with the deaf and hard of hearing.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.05 - Suspensions and Revocations › Section 13A.12.05.13 - Renewal and Advancement of an Administrator/Supervisor License

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A. General.
(1) An applicant who holds a license is responsible for initiating the renewal of the license.
(2) An applicant shall ensure renewal requirements are received before the expiration date of the license to be considered continuous.
(3) Failure to Meet Requirements. Failure to meet the requirements of this section results in nonrenewal of the license.
(4) Advancement to a New License. An applicant may apply to advance to the next level of licensure by meeting the requirements under §.02A of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.05 - Suspensions and Revocations › Section 13A.12.05.14 - Individual Professional Development Plans

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A. Individual Professional Development Plans.
(1) An educator shall have an individual professional development plan in place for each of the 5 years of validity for each Initial Professional, Professional, and Advanced Professional license issued to the educator.
(2) An individual professional development plan shall include a minimum of 90 professional development points, as set forth in Regulation .15 of this chapter, to renew the educator's license.
(3) Educators who are not employed with a local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 are responsible for developing their own individual professional development plan.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.05 - Suspensions and Revocations › Section 13A.12.05.15 - Professional Development Points

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A. Professional Development Point (PDP). The Department shall measure professional development activities as follows:
(1) 1 clock hour is equivalent to one PDP.
(2) 1 semester hour is equivalent to 15 PDPs.
(3) One Department-approved continuing professional development credit is equivalent to 15 PDPs.
(4) One continuing education unit is equivalent to ten PDPs.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.06 - Disciplinary Actions and Denials › Section 13A.12.06.01 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Charge" means the written cause on which a proposed suspension or revocation is based.
(2) "Denial" means that an individual may not be issued a license because the individual has committed one or more causes that could lead to the suspension or revocation of a license.
(3) "Revocation" means that an educator's license is withdrawn permanently.
(4) "Substantiated" means the allegation is supported by proof or evidence, including: witness statements, photographs, videos, and investigation reports.
(5) "Suspension" means that an educator's license is withdrawn for a specified period of time.
(6) "Voluntarily surrendered" means a license holder relinquishes the license while under investigation for a cause that could lead to the suspension or revocation of the license, or while a suspension or revocation action is pending against the license holder, and is equivalent to a revocation.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.06 - Disciplinary Actions and Denials › Section 13A.12.06.02 - Causes for Disciplinary Action or Denial

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A. The State Superintendent of Schools shall suspend, deny, or revoke a license and all specific license areas issued under this subtitle for the causes set forth in this regulation.
B. Suspension Only. A license may be suspended by the State Superintendent of Schools under the following conditions:
(1) Breach of Contract. A license may be suspended for not more than 365 days if the license holder leaves the employment of a local school system after July 15 in the absence of an emergency and without the consent of the local board of education in violation of the provisions of the Regular State Teacher's Contract set forth in COMAR 13A.07.02.01B. If an emergency arises, the local board may not unreasonably withhold its consent.
(2) Failure to Pay Child Support.
(a) The State Superintendent of Schools shall suspend a license on notification by the Department of Human Services, Child Support Enforcement Administration, that the license holder's failure to pay child support meets the criteria for suspension of a license under Family Law Article, §
											10-119.3, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(b) Before suspending the license, the State Superintendent shall send written notice to the license holder of the proposed suspension and the right to contest the identity of the individual whose license will be suspended.
(c) An individual may appeal the decision to suspend a license based on failure to pay child support in accordance with State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland. At the appeal hearing, the administrative law judge shall limit the issue to whether the Department of Human Services, Child Support Enforcement Administration, has mistaken the identity of the individual whose license was suspended.
(d) The State Superintendent shall immediately reinstate any license suspended for failure to pay child support if notified by the Department of Human Services, Child Support Enforcement Administration, that the license should be reinstated and the individual otherwise qualifies for the license.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.06 - Disciplinary Actions and Denials › Section 13A.12.06.03 - Reporting Procedures

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A. Except as provided in Regulation .02B(2) of this chapter, the following individuals shall notify the State Superintendent of Schools in writing of charges against a license holder or applicant under Regulation .02 of this chapter:
(1) The local superintendent of schools or a state agency employer if the:
(a) Individual is currently employed or was employed by the local school system or state agency employer when the conduct occurred; or
(b) Conduct is reported to the local school system in a criminal background investigation required under Family Law Article, §§5-560-5-568, Annotated Code of Maryland;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.06 - Disciplinary Actions and Denials › Section 13A.12.06.04 - Hearing Procedures

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A. If the license holder requests a hearing in writing within the 30-day period, the State Superintendent of Schools shall promptly refer the case to the Office of Administrative Hearings.
B. If the written charges were filed against the license holder by the local superintendent of schools or an administrator of a nonpublic school under Regulation .03 of this chapter, a representative from the local school system or nonpublic school shall present the case before the Office of Administrative Hearings.
C. Hearing procedures are in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, State Government Article, §
									10-201 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland, and with COMAR 28.02.
D. The administrative law judge shall determine if the charges against the license holder are supported by a preponderance of the evidence.
E. The administrative law judge shall submit in writing to the State Superintendent of Schools proposed findings of fact, proposed conclusions of law, and recommendations. The administrative law judge shall distribute this written proposed decision to the parties.
F. A party objecting to the administrative law judge's proposed decision may file exceptions with the State Superintendent of Schools within 15 calendar days of the date of the decision, and:
(1) The party filing exceptions shall ensure that a copy of the exceptions are provided to the opposing party;
(2) An opposing party may respond to the exceptions within 15 calendar days of the date of the exceptions;
(3) All parties shall have an opportunity for oral argument before the State Superintendent of Schools before a final decision is made; and
(4) The State Superintendent of Schools shall limit oral argument to 15 minutes per side.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.06 - Disciplinary Actions and Denials › Section 13A.12.06.05 - Record of Hearings

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A. The Office of Administrative Hearings shall prepare an official case record as provided in COMAR 28.02.01.23.
B. The Office of Administrative Hearings shall record the proceedings before the administrative law judge.
C. A party requesting a transcript of the proceedings, or part of the proceedings, shall pay the costs of the transcript, and a party requesting an expedited transcript shall pay the costs of the expedited transcript.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.06 - Disciplinary Actions and Denials › Section 13A.12.06.06 - Decisions

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A. The State Superintendent of Schools shall make the final decision in all contested cases dealing with the revocation, suspension, or denial of a license.
B. The State Superintendent of Schools shall make a final decision in writing containing findings of fact and conclusions of law.
C. The State Superintendent of Schools shall promptly deliver or mail a copy of the decision to each party as well as the party's attorney of record.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.06 - Disciplinary Actions and Denials › Section 13A.12.06.07 - Reconsideration of a Decision

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A. A party aggrieved by the decision may file a written request for reconsideration with the State Superintendent of Schools within 30 calendar days of the date of the decision.
B. The party requesting reconsideration shall serve copies of the request on all other parties.
C. A party filing a response to a request for reconsideration shall do so within 15 calendar days of the date of the request for reconsideration.
D. Action on the application for reconsideration shall lie at the discretion of the State Superintendent of Schools, except that a decision may not be disturbed unless there is a sufficient indication in the application that new facts material to the issues have been discovered or have occurred after the decision.
E. The State Superintendent of Schools may refuse to consider facts that the party could have produced at the hearing.
F. The State Superintendent of Schools may stay the decision at their discretion, on a finding of good cause.
G. The State Superintendent of Schools may abrogate, change, or modify the original decision, or remand the case to the administrative law judge.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.06 - Disciplinary Actions and Denials › Section 13A.12.06.08 - Educator Identification Clearinghouse

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A. The Educator Identification Clearinghouse is maintained by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification to provide a mechanism for licensing agencies to exchange names of educators whose licenses have been denied, revoked, suspended, or surrendered.
B. The State Superintendent of Schools shall notify the Educator Identification Clearinghouse of all surrender, suspension, revocation, and denial decisions as part of the interstate certification data exchange.
C. The State Superintendent shall only provide final actions that are matters of public record to the Clearinghouse.
D. The existence of a record in the Educator Identification Clearinghouse alone is not grounds for reciprocal action.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.06 - Disciplinary Actions and Denials › Section 13A.12.05.09 - Reinstatement

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A. A professional license that has been suspended under this chapter is automatically reinstated at the end of the suspension period if the license did not expire during the period of suspension.
B. If the license expires during the period of suspension, the holder of the former license may reapply but shall meet the licensure requirements that are in effect when the holder applied for the new license.
C. If a decision of suspension, revocation, or voluntary surrender is based on Regulation .02C(1) or D(1) of this chapter and if the plea, probation before judgment, or conviction is overturned, or expunged, and there is no subsequent proceeding leading to a plea, probation before judgment, or conviction, the individual whose license is suspended, revoked, or voluntarily surrendered may file a written request for reinstatement, including documentation of the final status of the judicial proceeding.
D. Reinstatement Review Panel.
(1) An individual whose license was revoked under Regulation .02C of this chapter or voluntarily surrendered may petition the Reinstatement Review Panel for reinstatement of the license not sooner than 10 years from the date of revocation.
(2) The Reinstatement Review Panel shall consist of one member of the Maryland State Board of Education appointed by its president, one member of the Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board appointed by its chairperson, and the State Superintendent of Schools or designee.
(3) The individual seeking reinstatement shall submit to the Reinstatement Review Panel a written petition showing credible evidence, by affidavit or otherwise, of the factors set out in §C(4) of this regulation, and may request an opportunity to appear in person before the Panel.
(4) The Reinstatement Review Panel shall consider the following facts in evaluating a petition for reinstatement:
(a) The nature and circumstances of the individual's original misconduct;
(b) The individual's subsequent conduct and reformation;
(c) The individual's present character; and
(d) The individual's present qualifications and competence.
(5) The Reinstatement Review Panel may place conditions upon a reinstatement, including requiring an individual to complete ethics training.
(6) On unanimous vote of the Reinstatement Review Panel and if the individual has met all current licensure requirements, and subject to any conditions placed on the reinstatement by the Reinstatement Review Panel, the State Superintendent of Schools shall reinstate the license.
(7) On the Reinstatement Review Panel's request, MSDE staff may advise the panel regarding the licensure regulations.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.07 - Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board › Section 13A.12.07.01 - Promulgation of Regulations

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A. The State Board of Education and the Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board (PSTEB) shall develop for consideration regulations for:
(1) The licensure of teachers and other professional personnel; and
(2) Requirements for preparation of teachers and other education personnel.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION › Subtitle 12 - EDUCATOR LICENSURE › Chapter 13A.12.07 - Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board › Section 13A.12.07.02 - Review Board - Scope

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A. The procedures in Regulations .03-.08 of this chapter govern all appeals from rulings of the Department's licensure staff taken to the Review Board of the PSTEB.
B. The appeals do not constitute contested cases under the Administrative Procedure Act, State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.