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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP who wrote this: "Not worth it if OP already has a Master's. Get a cert via MCPS by taking the Praxis tests. Contact the certification office at MCPS for certification steps. They can help, but they also are super swamped."  ... Where did you get that information?

I have a doctoral degree in science and was recently hired as a special ed teacher on a conditional contract. I was told that NONE of my graduate courses counts towards the course requirements to get a special ed teaching certification (because they're science courses, not related to special ed). Thus, they recommended me to take Moreland's Teach-Now: 6 months of courses (24 credits) + 3 mth of clinical practice + Praxis tests. I'm baffled because they accept Teach-Now courses that have nothing to do with special ed (but they disregard any of my science graduate courses). Initially, I was under the impression that I only had to take two reading courses and Praxis tests to get certified (I was clearly wrong). Anyone else have a similar experience?[/quote]

This only works if your educational background is in the certification area you are seeking.  Since you are seeking special education, then yes, you need to complete an entire teaching program compared to teaching in general education.   Are you sure you want to have your initial cert in Special Education?  You can get an initial cert in Science, then add an endorsement in special education. That way you are not locked into SPED forever if you change your mind.  MCPS will put you wherever they want to for special educators.  It's more paperwork than actually helping kids.  If you get certified in science, you still will help students in special education programs.  [/quote]

This is good advice. Are you looking to teach high school or lower grades?
What area is your PhD in? Bio, Chemistry or Physics? [/quote]

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