Below is important information impacting licensed employees and includes information based on common questions our team has received. Please review and share with your school team, especially those pursuing license renewals.
The attached memo provides updated guidance on approved options for demonstrating proficiency in reading instruction to meet licensure renewal requirements. Beginning July 1, 2025, teachers employed in a Maryland public school, Maryland-operated school, or Maryland nonpublic special education facility and assigned to teach early childhood education, elementary education, special education, or English for Speakers of Other Languages are required to demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and practices of scientific reading instruction at the renewal of their Maryland Educator License.