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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 13A.12.02.02" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="02" heading="Licenses for Teachers.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Temporary Professional.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Temporary Professional Teacher License is valid for 2 years and may not be renewed.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 may request a Temporary Professional License for an employee:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Who has completed an out-of-State teacher preparation program or holds a valid out-of-State professional license but has not submitted passing scores on Maryland teacher licensure tests; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Who has failed to meet the renewal requirements of a professional license.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Initial Professional.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Initial Professional Teacher License is valid for 5 years and may be renewed should the license holder meet the renewal requirements under Regulation .03 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An applicant who has met the requirements of one of the pathways to licensure under Regulation .03 of this chapter is eligible for an Initial Professional Teacher License.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Professional.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Professional Teacher License is valid for 5 years and may be renewed should the license holder meet the renewal requirements under Regulation .04 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An applicant who has met the requirements of one of the pathways to licensure under Regulation .03 of this chapter is eligible for a Professional Teacher License if the applicant submits documentation:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Demonstrating completion of a Maryland induction program under COMAR 13A.07.01; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Verifying 3 years of effective teaching performance.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Advanced Professional.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Advanced Professional Teacher License is valid for 5 years and may be renewed should the license holder meet the renewal requirements under Regulation .04 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An applicant who has met the requirements of one of the pathways to licensure under Regulation .03 of this chapter is eligible for an Advanced Professional Teacher License if the applicant meets the requirements for the Professional Teacher License under §C of this regulation and submits documentation demonstrating that the applicant has:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A master’s degree or higher;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>At least 30 semester hours of post baccalaureate credit; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A National Board Certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Conditional.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A conditional license is valid for 5 years and may not be renewed.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 shall request a conditional license only if the school cannot fill a position with an individual who qualifies for a license under Regulation .03 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A conditional license may only be issued to an individual who possesses a bachelor’s degree or higher.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>An applicant who is issued a conditional license shall pursue a pathway to professional licensure under Regulation .03 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Conditional Special Education.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A conditional special education license is valid for 3 years and may not be renewed.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A local school system, State-operated school, or nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10 shall request a conditional license only if:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The school cannot fill a special education position with an individual who qualifies for a license under Regulation .03 of this chapter; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The license holder receives sustained, intensive, classroom-focused professional development before and while teaching, and intensive supervision that consists of structured guidance and regular ongoing support and mentoring.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A conditional license may only be issued to an individual who possesses a bachelor’s degree or higher.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>An applicant who is issued a conditional license shall pursue a pathway to professional licensure under Regulation .03A(1) and (2) of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Resident Teacher.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Resident Teacher License is valid for 3 years and may not be renewed.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The provider of an alternative teacher preparation program approved under COMAR 13A.07.06, shall request a Resident Teacher License for a candidate before placement in a resident teacher assignment.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Adjunct Teacher.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Department may issue an adjunct license upon the request of a local school system superintendent or an education director of a nonpublic school approved under COMAR 13A.09.10.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The local school system superintendent or education director of the approved nonpublic school shall include with a request for an adjunct license:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The name and credentials of the individual;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The course name and content to be taught; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>An explanation as to why the position cannot be filled by a qualified licensed educator.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The adjunct license is nontransferable between local school systems.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A local school system or nonpublic school may not employ an individual who holds an adjunct license as a full-time employee.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>An applicant for an adjunct license shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Hold an industry license, when applicable for the profession; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Have 5 years of satisfactory occupational experience in the field to be taught.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>The employing local school system or nonpublic school shall provide an individual who is issued an adjunct license with the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A professionally licensed mentor;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Side-by-side coaching or co-teaching with a professionally licensed teacher;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A minimum of 45 hours of professional development, with 30 hours delivered before entry to the classroom and the remainder to be delivered throughout the school year; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Evaluations of the individual’s teaching effectiveness.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>The adjunct license issued in accordance with this regulation is valid for a 1-year period and may be renewed upon the request of the local school system or nonpublic school.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>Montessori Professional License. An applicant may be eligible for a Montessori Professional License if the applicant submits documentation demonstrating the applicant has:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A bachelor’s degree or higher;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A valid credential from:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The American Montessori Society;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The Association Montessori Internationale; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A program accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Passing scores as established by the State Superintendent of Schools on a reading instruction licensure test approved by the State Board of Education, or attestation of proficiency through observation completed by a Department-recognized assessor using a Department-provided observation tool.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>