AACC - Resident Teacher Certification (RTC)
Program for General Educators

Overview
Anne Arundel County Public Schools' (AACPS) Resident Teacher Program is a Maryland Approved Alternative Preparation Program (MAAPP) designed for professionals interested in changing careers or recent college graduates with degrees in fields other than education. AACPS, in collaboration with Anne Arundel Community College (AACC), provides an accelerated teacher education program, and a pathway to becoming a certified classroom teacher.

Program activities include: coursework, seminars, fieldwork opportunities, supervised internship, and a residency of 1-2 school year(s) following the internship. 

Upon program completion, Resident Teachers will be eligible to apply for an MSDE Standard Professional Certificate I (SPC1).
View more information on the AACC-RTC Resident Teacher Certification Program for General Educators.

Program Contact Information 
Stacey Coppock, Program Manager - Early Childhood/Elementary
Deborah Montgomery, Program Manager - Secondary
AACC - Resident Teacher Certification Program
RTC-AACC@aacps.org  ~  410-721-8339  

NDMU - Resident Teacher Certification (RTC) Program for Special Educators
Overview
The Maryland Approved Alternative Preparation Program (MAAPP) Resident Teacher Certificate (RTC) 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 certification in the area of Special Education and General Education. 

Upon program completion, Resident Teachers will be eligible to apply for an MSDE Standard Professional Certificate I (SPC1).
Application packages can be sent to Maureen Gerrity, Division of Special Education, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. 
View more information on the NDMU Resident Teacher Certification Program for Special Educators.

Program Contact Information
Special Education Office
NDMU - Resident Teacher Certification Program
410-222-5470 or 410-222-5437