MDSE Certification Endorsement

[Anonymous]

Anyone know how long it takes MDSE to add endorsement areas to your certification?

Specifically ESOL?

Looking to apply for ESOL positions.
I'm always certified but don't know if I should apply to ESOL positions yet. I have taken and passed the Praxis for this transition.

[Anonymous]

*correction for typo: I am already certified in elementary ed.

[Anonymous]

Years ago, I passed the ESOL Praxis in April. I had to call MSDE AT LEAST 4 days every week until someone answered the phone in SEPTEMBER. She added it while she was on the phone for me. Ridiculous!

I just brought my passing Praxis scores on interviews with me just in case. GL!

[Anonymous]

PP, thanks for letting me know that. Seems like I should begin calling then.

I appreciate the tip about carrying my Praxis scores with me to interviews!

Any other helpful tips are much appreciated.

[Anonymous]

Do you work for MCPS? I always just emailed Mrs. Bercaw when I was adding certifications to my license. But maybe things have changed with the new MSDE portal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you work for MCPS? I always just emailed Mrs. Bercaw when I was adding certifications to my license. But maybe things have changed with the new MSDE portal.

Yes! Thank you for letting me know! I will reach out to her.