(a) (1) An institution of higher education may request to establish a program that leads to certification or licensure in school leadership, including to be an assistant principal, licensed principal, or distinguished principal.
(2) The institution of higher education making a request under this subsection shall present evidence to the Commission that the program will evaluate candidates based on their potential to be effective school leaders, including by reviewing evidence that the candidate:
(i) Has a record of successful teaching; and
(ii) Has performed well in teacher leadership roles.
(b) (1) An institution of higher education may request to establish a program that offers graduate level courses in school administration for continuing certification.
(2) The institution of higher education making the request under this subsection shall present evidence to the Commission that the program’s curriculum will enable graduates to:
(i) Successfully organize and manage schools and school systems;
(ii) Manage highly skilled professionals working in a modern professional work environment; and
(iii) Effectively conduct peer observation and evaluation of other school personnel.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division III - Higher Education
Title 11 - Maryland Higher Education Commission
Subtitle 2 - Certificates of Approval for Institutions of Postsecondary Education
Section 11-201 - Minimum Requirements for Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees
Section 11-202 - Certificate of Approval
Section 11-202.1 - Operation Without Certificate
Section 11-202.2 - Online Distance Education Program
Section 11-202.3 - Monitoring of Databases and Other Sources by Commission
Section 11-203 - Bonds or Guarantees of Institutions; Guaranty Fund
Section 11-204 - Failure to Meet Conditions or Standards
Section 11-205 - Revocation or Suspension of Private Career School Certificates
Section 11-206.1 - Establishing or Abolishing Programs
Section 11-206.2 - Graduate Professional Certificate Program
Section 11-206.4 - Program Evaluation Unit Established -- Staff Members
Section 11-208 - National Accreditation
Section 11-209 - Near Completer Initiatives
Section 11-210 - Revenue Sources of For-Profit Institutions -- Limitations on Enrollment
Section 11-211 - Disorderly School Closures -- Close-Out Agreement