• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Transcript analysis with at least a 2.75 GPA
• Passing scores on Praxis Core or have a 3.0 GPA / and Praxis II Content+
• Successful interview
• Submission of transcripts, references, and other required documents

1. Recruitment and Selection
2. Pre-Employment Training (occurs in the summer prior to school year)
3. Internship/Practicum (approximately the first 100 days of the school year, supported by a Supervising Teacher)
4. Residency (2 years with Induction Coach support 45 minutes a week and/or 90 minutes bi-weekly)
5. Maryland Professional License

To successfully complete the 2-year Dual Certification Program/ESOL/ Elementary Education and earn the Maryland Professional License in their content area from the Maryland State Department of Education, the candidate must:

• Complete all NDMU/CPD coursework with a B average and a B or better in methods courses/ CPD coursework must receive a PASS as a final grade
• Successfully complete all Professional Development trainings from PGCPS
• Pass Praxis II Special Education (Spring of 2nd year)-NDMU ONLY
• Pass Praxis Teach Reading in Elementary Education (TRE Assessment) (Spring of 2nd year) and Performance Assessment (edTPA or a portfolio)
• Earn a satisfactory evaluation from the school principal during both years of residency

Pre-Employment Training through PGCPS begins on July 1st (no class on July 4th) Virtually, Oxon Hill Staff Development Center or J. C. Finance Center and continues through the third week of August daily. Mon, Tues, Thursdays (Virtually), Wednesdays (In-Person) and Fridays are designated for asynchronous learning.

All candidates will take 1-2 graduate level courses/ CPD and participate in
intensive pedagogical instruction on the skills necessary to start the school year effectively.

You will be in training from 8:30am -4:30pm each day and given assignments that are due the next day. It might prove very difficult to work and successfully complete program requirements.

No. We are unable to offer a stipend during training.However, if the PET and Internship phases are successfully completed, we will provide a $1,000.00 stipend.

May I bring my child with me during the Pre-Employment Training?
No. Participants are advised that children are prohibited from attending classes with you.

“Business Casual” attire is appropriate during training; however, professional dress is required for ESY visitations and clinical experiences. Once you begin your teaching career during Internship, professional attire is expected. What 'Business Casual' Really Means.

Teachers new to PGCPS participate in Pre-Service Professional Learning Days which include the Professional Educator Induction Program. This usually occurs around the 3rd week in August. Ongoing professional learning is provided throughout the year within each cohort through mandatory seminars and coursework. New educators are also provided training with Induction Coaches and monthly PEIP 2.0 sessions.

Any candidate who does not successfully complete the requirements for the
Pre-Employment Training will not be able to continue in the program.

Prince George's County Public Schools hiring specialists will work with the
program to place you in a high-needs school with a vacancy in your area of
certification. The placement process will occur during training. This placement will remain in effect until tenure is earned (3 years) unless the PGCEA negotiated agreement changes.

It is a school with a high percentage of families who qualify for free/reduced price lunch and/or a school that is not making adequate yearly progress on state tests. Additionally, if there is a shortage of teaching vacancies in a particular content area at specific schools.

All Interns report to their schools on the first day of school for new teachers. This is the date on which your internship begins.

Yes, in most cases.

You will be paid at the base salary of a Conditional Teacher of $56,731, which is the salary at the time of the distribution of this document.

The Internship ends when you have successfully completed all requirements as determined by the Resident Teacher Program, and based on the feedback of your Supervising Teacher, Mentor Teacher/Induction Coach, and administrators at your school. The goal is for you to complete your internship within the 100+ days time frame and become a Resident Teacher during the Residency phase. Regular teacher salary, along with the Grade appropriate for your degrees, begins at this time.

An extended internship might occur if the program team determines that
additional time to demonstrate successful teaching skills is necessary.

Any candidate who does not successfully complete the requirements for the
Internship will not be able to continue in the program.

If the school population dictates that a staff reduction is necessary, you would then be transferred to another school with a vacancy in your subject area or be assigned to team-teach until a position becomes available.

Yes, and in most cases this teaching position is the same position as during your Internship.

Teacher salaries are determined through negotiations between the Board of Education and the Prince George’s County Educators’ Association. During your residency, you will receive the same salary as any other first year certified teacher, along with the Grade appropriate for your degrees.

Yes. Previous full-time teaching experience is considered when determining
salary. The “Verification of Previous Employment” form must be completed
by the previous employer and submitted to the Resident Teacher Program
office.

Yes, fingerprinting is a requirement and occurs at the Sasscer Administration Building, 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, 20772 (301-952-7831). The cost is $62.25. All candidates must submit a copy of the receipt received at the time of fingerprinting to the Resident Teacher Program Office no later than the first week in July . If you were previously fingerprinted for PGCPS, please provide us with a copy of your receipt.

Yes, a induction coach will visit your classroom on a regular basis to observe,
make suggestions, listen to your concerns, and offer advice. Additionally,
your principal may assign a job-alike mentor within the schoolhouse.

The additional requirements are as follows: 

• Complete NDMU graduate coursework with a B average (Dual Certification).
• Complete all required coursework with a score of PASSING.
• Pass Praxis II Special Education (NDMU only) and edTPA or a portfolio
• Participate in scheduled professional development with fellow teachers in the Prince George’s County Resident Teacher Program.
• Receive a satisfactory evaluation from the principal both years.

In order to continue in a teaching position in Prince George’s County Public
Schools, a satisfactory evaluation is required each year. The employment of
those whose performance is less than satisfactory is terminated

Per your signed Letter of Agreement, your commitment is for a minimum of
3 years for the Dual Certification Program. If you leave before fulfilling your
commitment, you must repay the school system for the cost of your training
to include course work.