Who We Are
Teachers & Certificated Staff
Supporting Teachers & Certificated Staff
Teachers
Research shows that the quality of the classroom teacher is one of the most critical components for student success. MSEA offers high-quality programs and trainings and advocates for the classroom and school resources you need to meet the constantly changing demands of your job.
Maryland’s top-ranking public schools are the professional home to more than 60,000 teachers in 23 counties and Baltimore City. Our teachers are focused on providing Maryland students, parents, and communities with great public schools for every child.
Whether gifted or disadvantaged, special needs or first-generation English speaking, students benefit from Maryland’s quality teaching force. Using best teaching practices and their own innovation, Maryland teachers work hard to deliver lively, relevant lessons in classrooms across the state.
Certificated Staff
Educating children requires collaboration among a wide range of highly skilled professionals, including reading and math specialists, school counselors, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, and many more. MSEA is increasingly focused on specialists’ specific issues and concerns, such as certification status, salaries, and the tools you need to do your job.
Certificated specialists play an important role in every school in the state, providing the skills and expertise students need to achieve their best in school.
Throughout K-12 education, specialists work directly with students and their families, providing tools and interventions that bolster both skills and confidence, and pave the way for future success.
Upcoming events for Teachers & Certified Staff
Understanding Constructed Responses (Scenario Writing)
This training focuses on developing strong, well-organized, constructed responses for scenario-based prompts. Participants will explore how to identify key elements in scenarios, connect them to teaching practices, and demonstrate knowledge application in a structured manner.
Read MoreUnderstanding Constructed Responses (Opinion, Source, Short Essay)
This session prepares participants to tackle constructed responses that require forming an opinion, citing sources, or writing short essays. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking, concise writing, and aligning responses with scoring guides.
Read MorePraxis 5362 ESOL
This targeted training supports candidates preparing for the English to Speakers of Other Languages exam. The session covers language acquisition, linguistics, instructional techniques, and cultural competence, with a focus on test-taking strategies specific to Praxis 5362.
Read MorePraxis 5205 Teaching Reading
This session addresses foundational reading instruction concepts assessed in Praxis 5205. Participants will review literacy development, comprehension strategies, phonics, vocabulary instruction, and assessment practices to strengthen knowledge and readiness.
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