Meeting State Requirements for Maryland Teachers
More than 9,000 teachers from Maryland have used Teaching Channel courses
to meet their Salary Advancement & License Renewal needs.
What’s Your Goal?
Renew My Maryland Teaching License/Certificate
We have helped thousands of Maryland teachers meet their license/certificate renewal requirements, increase their salaries and advance their careers. Teaching Channel graduate-level, continuing education courses meet Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) renewal requirements.Â
Maryland Renewal Requirements
Effective April 1, 2024, Maryland implemented new licensing requirements for educators.
All certificates issued before 4/1/24 are now considered historic certificates and may be transferred to a comparable license at the time of renewal.
Refer to the chart below for certificate-to-license conversion details.
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Historical Certificate
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Comparable License
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Professional Eligibility Certificate
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Initial Professional License
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Standard Professional Certificate I
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Initial Professional License
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Standard Professional Certificate II
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Professional License
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Standard Professional Certificate III
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Advanced Professional License
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If you hold a historic professional certificate, you may either follow the new requirements for renewal (as listed in the Professional License Renewal Requirements section below) or complete 6 acceptable credits as follows:
- Earned through an institution of higher education (all Teaching Channel courses are offered in partnership with accredited institutions of higher education); and
- Related to public school education; and
- Earned within the validity period of the historical certificate; and
- CPDs earned in reading coursework – if not already completed (as listed in the MSDE Approved CPD Reading Courses section below)
MSDE Approved CPD Reading Courses
If you hold a historic professional certificate, CPD reading coursework requirements are:
- 12 semester hours in reading for early childhood, elementary, and special education Infant-3 certification.
- 6 semester hours in reading for secondary content areas, special education 6-Adult, PreK-12 disciplines, and library media specialist certification.
Select from these MSDE approved CPD reading courses offered with Teaching Channel:
- 5260: Literacy in the Content Areas I
- 5261: Literacy in the Content Areas II
- 5262: Processes and Acquisition of Literacy Skills
- 5263: Materials for Teaching Literacy
- 5264: Instruction in Literacy
- 5265: Assessment of Literacy
Submitting CPD Course Completion to MSDE
The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) requires that all approved CPD courses be submitted using the MSDE CPD Completion for Credit Form, which is issued by the CPD provider.
Once you have successfully completed your CPD reading course(s) and your final grade has been released (in accordance with the applicable term grade release schedule), you will receive an email from Teaching Channel with instructions for completing and submitting your CPD Completion for Credit Form.
Please note: Full course payment must be received before the CPD Completion Form can be issued.
Professional License Renewal Requirements
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Requirements
Renewed every 5 years
Earn 90 Professional Development Points (PDPs)
The 90 PDPs must include a minimum of 1 hour of professional learning in each of the following areas:
- English as a Second Language (ESL), Sheltered English, or Bilingual Education
- Strategies for teaching students with disabilities or differentiated instruction
- Culturally responsive teaching or diverse student identities in education
- Content or pedagogy related to a license area
Teaching Channel Fulfillment
Complete 6 semester credits through Teaching Channel (15 PDPs = 1 semester credit).
Register for the following 3-credit course developed specifically for MD educators.
This course provides 45 PDPs.
Select any additional 3-credit course with Teaching Channel aligned to your specific license area.
License holders are free to engage in professional development outside of these areas as long as the minimum requirements are met.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the MSDE website.
Earn Your Advanced Professional License
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Requirements
Renewed every 5 years following a Professional License
Earn a Master’s Degree
Teaching Channel Fulfillment
Start your journey with the Teaching Channel Master’s Degree Pathway Bundle, offering 9 fully transferable credits for as low as $105 per month toward a variety of graduate programs through American College of Education.
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the MSDE website.
Advance Your Salary
Graduate credits can boost teacher pay by an average of $160K over your career, plus increase your pension. Delaying your learning can cost you thousands. Explore your earning potential with our salary calculator.
Earn Your Master’s Degree
Start your Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree journey with the American College of Education (ACE) for as low as $8,500.
Within this bundle, choose any three Teaching Channel 3-credit courses and complete them at your own pace.
After successfully completing your selected courses, you’ll register directly with ACE to continue toward your chosen master’s degree program.
Already Have a Graduate Degree?
Choose from 300+ graduate-level continuing education courses to advance on your district pay scale and support your professional growth.
Teaching Channel partners with highly respected colleges and universities to provide versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses for educators.
Teaching Channel University Partners are accredited by various agencies including: CAEP/TEAC/NCATE, HLC, NECHE, NWCCU WSCUC. ACE is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.
Renew Your School Administrator I/II License
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Requirements
Renewed every 5 years
Earn 90 Professional Development Points (PDPs)
The 90 PDPs must include a minimum of 1 hour of professional learning in each of the following areas:
1. English as a Second Language (ESL), Sheltered English, or Bilingual Education
2. Strategies for teaching students with disabilities or differentiated instruction
3. Culturally responsive teaching or diverse student identities in education
4. Content or pedagogy related to a license area
AND
5. Strategies for increasing teacher retention
AND
6. Strategies for developing and facilitating teacher leadership
Teaching Channel Fulfillment
Complete 6 semester credits through Teaching Channel:
15 PDPs = 1 semester credit
Register for the following 3-credit course developed specifically for MD educators:
Register for the following 3-credit course to meet these learning requirements:
For more information on renewal requirements, visit the MSDE website.
Additional Renewal Requirements for Elementary, Early Childhood, School Counselors, Generic Special Education, and ESOL
Certain areas of licensure require additional professional learning, which can be earned as part of the 90 PDPs.
See Professional License Renewal Requirements
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Requirements
School Counselor:
1 semester credit hour of higher education coursework
or
1 Continuing Professional Development credit (CPD)
or
An equivalent number of Continuing Education Credits (CEU) that address all of the following:
- The need for intervention or referral in response to indicators of mental illness and behavioral distress, including, but not limited to depression, trauma, violence, youth suicide, and substance abuse.Â
- The identification of professional resources and best practices for distributing resources to parents or guardians to help students in crisis
Teaching Channel Fulfillment
Register for Teaching Channel credits to meet your PDP and Counselor Renewal Requirements:
5294: Communicating and Connecting with Families
5237: Tools for Today’s School Counselors
5562: Advocacy and Support for Students Living with Depression
5614: Suicide Prevention Strategies for Educators
5510: Breaking the Cycle of Student Drug Use and Abuse
Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, General Special Education and ESOL:
Beginning July 1, 2025, educators employed in a Maryland local school district, Maryland-operated school, or nonpublic special education program in a position that requires a license in one of these areas must demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and practices of scientific reading instruction at the time of renewal by presenting one of the following:
1. A passing score on an approved reading assessment
OR
2. Completion of coursework or professional learning approved by the MSDE.
Professional Development Points (PDPs) & Credit Conversion
Professional Development Points (PDPs) are measured as follows:
- 1 clock hour = 1 PDP
- 1 semester hour of college credit = 15 PDPs
- 1 MSDE- approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit = 15 PDPs
- 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) = 10 PDPs
Teaching Channel Fulfillment
Complete 6 semester credits through Teaching Channel
90 PDPs = 6 semester credits
University Partners for Maryland Educators
Not sure which university partner to choose? American College of Education is our preferred partner for many reasons including its accredited status and educator-focused graduate-level programs.
Why You Should Enroll in Courses as a Long-Term Investment
In many districts, teachers gain a salary increase when they accrue graduate-level credits. But have you considered the money you leave on the table when you delay accruing those credits?
Teachers who gain an extra $8K in salary 20 years before retirement bring home an extra $160K in earnings. And those teachers may also receive a higher pension by finishing their careers at an advance salary level. Compare that to the educator who achieves that goal 10 years later: $80K less income. See what credit accrual could mean for you by using our salary calculator. Be sure to check our course bundles that let you accrue credits at less cost and on a pay-as-you-learn plan.
Bundle Your Savings
Pay a lot less with our course bundles, plus go even easier on your budget with a monthly payment plan.
3-Course Bundle
Choose three 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save $207.
5-Course Bundle
Choose five 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save up to $405.
10-Course Bundle
Choose ten 3-credit graduate-level, continuing education courses and save up to $810.
Enhance Your
Salary and Career
We are proud partners with American College of Education (ACE). Named #2 on Newsweek’s list of America’s Top Online Colleges 2023, ACE ensures you can learn and grow as far as you desire for your teaching career.
Find the advanced degree you need at an exceptionally low price through our special partnership with ACE.
Save up to 84% on Tuition Costs
Master’s Programs
With Teaching Channel Discount
$8,500
When Transferring
up to 9 Teaching Channel graduate-level course credits
Average ACE Cost
(without our discount)
$10,000
National Average Cost
of an M.Ed. Degree
$54,000
Doctoral Programs
With Teaching Channel Discount
$22,500
When Transferring
up to 9 Teaching Channel graduate-level course credits
Average ACE Cost
(without our discount)
$24,000
National Average
Cost of an EdD Degree
$111,900
Take Advantage of Group Savings
Gather your group and get the best course pricing available. It’s easy to sign up and organize. As your group grows, so does your discount.
