Program Overview
The EdTerps Learning Academy’s PK-12 Education Programs support certified classroom teachers, conditionally hired teachers, supporting services personnel, and paraeducators to advance their careers while working full-time in school settings. Through flexible and part-time learning options that feature in-person, online, and blended instruction, our PK-12 Education programs are designed to advance the pedagogical content knowledge and careers of working PK-12 educators and instructional leads in Elementary Education, Math, STEM, TESOL, Dual-Language Education, Human Development, and more.
The PK-12 Education Programs culminate in graduate degrees from the University of Maryland’s College of Education, including M.Ed. and graduate certificates, as well as eligibility for certain Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) certifications or endorsements (MSDE Initial Teacher Certification in Elementary Grades 1-6 and MSDE ESOL Endorsement).
M.Ed. Programs
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Specialty: Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education
Teacher preparation program in which successful completion results in a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree and eligibility for the MSDE Initial Teacher Certification in Elementary Grades 1-6.
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M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Specialty: Mathematics Education, Shady Grove
Prepares certified elementary education, special education, or TESOL teachers to become highly qualified middle grades mathematics teachers (grades 4-9).
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M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Specialty: STEM Education, Shady Grove
Designed for in-service teachers, content specialists, and paraeducators to engage with the integrated content, skills, and practices of science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.
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M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Specialty: TESOL Teacher Leadership d
Designed for professionals to develop expertise in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
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Certificate Programs
Graduate Certificate in Special Education for General Education Teachers in Inclusive Classrooms
Equips general educators with knowledge and skills to meet the needs of students with disabilities in inclusive classroom settings.
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Graduate Certificate in TESOL, In Person
Designed for full-time, expert teachers across the curriculum who want to learn how to work with English learners.
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Graduate Certificate in TESOL, Online
Designed for in-service educators to enhance their expertise in teaching English learners.
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Graduate Certificate in Dual Language Education
Prepares educators to teach and lead in dual language PK-12 schools (which include bilingual and immersion language programs).
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Graduate Certificate in Equitable Mathematics Education Leadership
Prepares educators to lead transformative efforts and enhance the robustness and equity of PK-12 mathematics education.
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