This application is for the Resident Teacher Licensure (RTL) Maryland Approved Alternative Preparation Program (MAAPP) for Special Education. If you are interested in the RTL program for general educators, you can learn about the program on our website, Alternative Teacher Certification Programs

The Resident Teacher Licensure (RTL) Maryland Approved Alternative Preparation Program (MAAPP) Special Education is a two-year program that provides support to career changers who are interested in becoming Special Education Teachers in Elementary or Secondary Education. The program is in partnership with the Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) and the Maryland State Department of Education. Those accepted into this program will attend classes and participate in an internship during the summer months and will be placed in a classroom in August. Candidates who successfully complete this program will emerge with a state-approved Licensure in the area of Special Education and General Education.

Candidates interested in this program must meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree (may not be in Education) – your transcripts will be reviewed by the Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) to determine if your completed course work is best suited to pursue licensure in Elementary or Secondary Education
• An average of “B” or better in qualifying courses
• Passing scores on Praxis I and Praxis II 
• Interest in teaching Special Education students
• Commitment to teach in Anne Arundel County Public Schools for two years upon completion of the program
• This program is limited to a cohort of 20 individuals. All applicants must submit a complete application package that will be reviewed by AACPS and Notre Dame of Maryland University representatives for accuracy, validity, and quality. Candidates will then be selected for an interview with a screening committee.
• The application process is available for candidates beginning in October. The screening interviews are held in March and selected candidates will be notified by the middle of May.

For additional information about this program, please go to the Resident Teacher Certificate (RTC)  Maryland Approved Alternative Preparation Program (MAAPP) Special Education Information Sheet on our website, Resident Teacher Certificate (RTC)  Maryland Approved Alternative Preparation Program (MAAPP) Special Education Information Sheet 

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