Types of Licenses
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Find the license type and the eligibility criteria needed.
| License Type | Eligibility Criteria | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Professional License (IPL) | Issued to an educator who meets the requirements of one of the pathways to initial licensure | Five-year renewable license |
| Professional License (PL) |
| One-year renewable license |
| Advanced Professional License (APL) |
| Five-year renewable license |
| Temporary Professional License (TPL) | Issued by a Maryland local school district, State-operated school, or nonpublic special education program to an employed teacher who has completed an out-of-State teacher preparation program or holds a valid out of-State professional license, and meets all of the requirements for licensure except Maryland licensure assessments. | Two-year non-renewable license |
| Conditional License (CL) | Issued by a Maryland local school district, State-operated school, or nonpublic special education program to an employed teacher who is working toward professional licensure | Three-year non-renewable license for special education OR Five-year non-renewable license for all other teaching areas. |
| Resident Teacher License (RTL) | Issued by a Maryland local school district, State-operated school, or nonpublic special education program to a candidate enrolled in an alternative preparation program. | Three-year non-renewable license |
| Adjunct License (AL) | Issued by a Maryland local school district, State-operated school, or nonpublic special education program under certain circumstances to a part-time employed teacher who has extensive experience in the field being taught. | Five-year renewable license |
| Montessori Professional Licence (MPL) | Issued to an individual who meets the following criteria:
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Historic Certificates
On April 1, 2024, Maryland introduced new licenses and new licensing requirements for educators. The following credentials are considered historic and may be transferred to a comparable license at the time of renewal.
- Professional Eligibility Certificate (PEC)
- Standard Professional Certificate I (SPC I)
- Standard Professional Certificate II (SPC II)
- Advanced Professional Certificate (APC)
- Montessori Professional Certificate (MPC)
Certificate to License Conversion
| Test Name | Test Code | Passing Score |
|---|---|---|
| Pearson Foundations of Reading | 090, 190, or 890 | 240 |
| Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary | 5205 | 159 |
| Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary Education (taken before September 1, 2019) | 5203 | 162 |