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Moreland University: Maryland Certification Guide

Items Needed for Application
  • Official Bachelor's Transcript
  • Transcript Evaluation (international degrees)
  • Official Moreland Transcript (via Parchment)
  • Praxis Exam Scores
  • edTPA Performance Assessment (effective 7/1/25)

Gather & Submit Transcripts

Provide an official bachelor's transcript (US) or NACES-approved evaluation for foreign degrees. Transcripts must be submitted by one of the following methods:

  • Via Parchment (send directly to MD's TEACH portal)

    • Electronically to certificationtranscripts.msde@maryland.gov from an e-transcript service

  • Mailed directly from the institution to MSDE in a sealed mailer:

    • MSDE Address: 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-2595

  • Send directly to your employer (if you are under contract with an MD local school district or state-operated school)

Pass the Required Exams

  • Exam 1

    • Content Knowledge (Align to Module 8 subject area)

    • Must be passed before Module 7

  • Exam 2

    • edTPA Performance Assessment

  • Exam 3

    • CORE Basic Skills

      • Reading & Writing — or GPA ≥ 3.0 on most recent degree

Reading instruction assessment required for candidates applying in early childhood, elementary, generic special education (any grade band), or ESOL licensure areas.

MD requires the PDF from your ETS account. Follow instructions from your district — they will confirm exactly what is needed. Report scores to Moreland University as well.

Apply to the Maryland State Department of Education

Follow the application instructions on the MSDE website.

  • If fully employed with a MD local school district, nonpublic SpEd program, or state-operated school — work directly with your employer.

  • If you are a substitute in your district — apply directly to MD DOE as an out-of-state applicant. You do not need a DC license first.

  • Special provision for elementary, early childhood, SpEd, and ESOL areas: you must submit a passing score on a reading-instruction test OR provide an attestation of proficiency through observation by a Department-recognized assessor.

Notes and Tips:

  • If you're fully employed by a Maryland school district, work through your employer rather than applying directly to MSDE.

  • Submit transcripts via Parchment to MD's TEACH portal

If you have any questions, please reach out to your Program Advisor or the Moreland Help Desk at help@moreland.edu.