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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.