edTPA for Maryland

The Maryland State Department of Education has approved edTPA as a pedagogical performance-based assessment option for candidates seeking teaching certification in the state of Maryland.

Effective July 1, 2025–August 31, 2026:

  • All teacher candidates must submit a performance-based assessment. Accepted assessments differ based on the pathway to licensure link opens in a new window.
  • No cut score is required.
  • The test must be scored nationally.

Effective September 1, 2026:

  • Teacher candidates will be required to submit an edTPA passing score.
  • The test must be scored nationally.
  • Cut scores will be determined in 2026.

Resources

For more information on educator licensure in Maryland, please visit the Maryland Department of Education website link opens in a new window

Out-of-state candidates who hold a teaching license from another state, please visit the Maryland Department of Education website link opens in a new window before registering to determine if submission of a pedagogical performance assessment is required.

Assessment Areas for Maryland

Assessment Areas for Maryland

The alignment table below matches initial teaching licenses with the Maryland-selected edTPA assessment areas. Candidates should confirm assessment selection with their faculty advisor before registering.

Maryland License edTPA Handbook
Early Childhood/Elementary Areas
Early Childhood Education (PreK–3)Early Childhood
Elementary Education (1–6)Elementary Literacy
Elementary Mathematics
Elementary Education: Literacy with Mathematics Task 4
Elementary Education: Mathematics with Literacy Task 4
Middle School Areas: (4–9)
English Language ArtsMiddle Childhood English-Language Arts OR
Secondary English-Language Arts
MathematicsMiddle Childhood Mathematics OR
Secondary Mathematics
ScienceMiddle Childhood Science OR
Secondary Science
Social StudiesMiddle Childhood History/Social Studies OR
Secondary History/Social Studies
General Secondary Content Areas: (7–12)
Agriculture/Agribusiness and Renewable Natural ResourcesAgriculture Education
BiologyMiddle Childhood Science OR
Secondary Science
Business EducationBusiness Education
ChemistryMiddle Childhood Science OR
Secondary Science
Computer ScienceTechnology and Engineering Education
Earth/Space ScienceMiddle Childhood Science OR
Secondary Science
EconomicsMiddle Childhood History/Social Studies OR
Secondary History/Social Studies
EnglishMiddle Childhood English-Language Arts OR
Secondary English-Language Arts
Environmental ScienceMiddle Childhood Science OR
Secondary Science
Family and Consumer SciencesFamily and Consumer Sciences
GeographyMiddle Childhood History/Social Studies OR
Secondary History/Social Studies
HistoryMiddle Childhood History/Social Studies OR
Secondary History/Social Studies
MarketingBusiness Education
MathematicsMiddle Childhood Mathematics OR
Secondary Mathematics
Physical ScienceMiddle Childhood Science OR
Secondary Science
PhysicsMiddle Childhood Science OR
Secondary Science
Political ScienceMiddle Childhood History/Social Studies OR
Secondary History/Social Studies
Professional and Technical EducationAt this time, no edTPA is available for this certification area
Social StudiesMiddle Childhood History/Social Studies OR
Secondary History/Social Studies
Speech CommunicationMiddle Childhood English-Language Arts OR
Secondary English-Language Arts
Technology EducationTechnology and Engineering Education
TheaterK–12 Performing Arts
Special Education
Infant/primary (birth–grade 3)Special Education
Elementary/middle (grades 1–8)Special Education
Secondary/adult (grades 6–adult)Special Education
Deaf and Hard of HearingSpecial Education
*Severely and Profoundly Disabled (endorsement only)Special Education
*Blind/Visually ImpairedSpecial Education
Specialty Areas (PreK–12)
*American Sign LanguageWorld Language
*ArtVisual Arts
*DanceK–12 Performing Arts
*English for Speakers of Other LanguagesEnglish as an Additional Language
*Environmental EducationAt this time, no edTPA is available for this certification area
*HealthHealth Education
MusicK–12 Performing Arts
Physical EducationPhysical Education
World LanguagesWorld Language

*Effective July 1, 2025, a performance assessment will be required for ALL teaching areas.

NOTE: Dual major candidates do not have to take more than one performance assessment. The Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) must work with the candidate to determine which assessment is most appropriate for the candidate based on the internship.

Your handbook selection should be aligned with your clinical experience. Please call or contact your state office of educator licensing for specific details.

Maryland Department of Education link opens in a new window

For additional information regarding edTPA state policies, please review state participation information at edtpa.org link opens in a new window.

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