Do your winter or sping plans include professional development coursework? If so, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement of up to $500 for courses that will lead to certification. This reimbursement is available to any Maryland teacher or school administrator, but there are a limited number of grants available.
 
To be eligible for reimbursement, your courses must be:

• Offered by an accredited institution;
• In the field of education or applicable to certification requirements;
• Finished by August 15, 2012 (to allow for grades to be posted) with a grade of B or better; and
• Paid for by the student (not by Pell grant or student loan).

For winter and spring scholarships, priority will be given to teachers who have not yet received a grant, on a first-come, first-served, basis. Applications must be received by December 20, 2011.

If you are interested, please complete the attached form and return it to Julia Rogers at 410-547-5566 (fax). If you have any questions about the reimbursement grants or course eligibility, please contact Julia at (410) 547-5586.