Who Are MAAPP Mentors?

MAAPP (Maryland Approved Alternative Preparation Program) mentors provide a variety of supports and resources to resident teachers as they successfully transition into the Prince George’s County Public Schools learning communities.. The MAAPP mentors are experienced teachers or administrators who provide mentoring, coaching, and modeling of best practices throughout the compressed training cycle of the resident teacher.

 What Are MAAPPs?

 A MAAPP (Maryland Approved Alternative Preparation Programs) is Maryland’s alternative teacher preparation option. Degreed professionals entering from various career paths or recent college graduates with degrees in fields other than education may apply to these programs to begin their fact track to teaching. This program accelerates teacher training and credentialing for placement in critical teacher shortage areas. Because of the modified timeframe, alternative preparation programs are considered intensive and very challenging.

 Who Are Resident Teachers?

 Resident teachers are enrolled in a MAAPP, teach under a transitional Maryland Resident Teacher license, and are designated as “highly qualified” when placed in teaching areas aligned to their certification. After the successful completion of their MAAPP and state certification requirements, the teacher is eligible for Maryland State Department of Education’s Standard Professional Certificate (SPC-I).  PGCPS resident teachers come from a wide variety of ages and experiences – from the recent college graduate to the mid-life career changer. 

  What do MAAPP Mentors Do?

 MAAPP mentors:

• Are experienced, veteran PGCPS teachers and administrators,
• Visit and observe resident teachers while engaged in teaching to assist in their transition into the classroom,
• Provide resident teachers assistance with lesson planning and delivery aligned with the PGCPS curriculum standards,
• Assist resident teachers with the implementation of classroom and behavior management,
• Provide professional development to resident teachers through modeling, demonstrations, and co-teaching, and
• Provide feedback to resident teachers on their implementation of appropriate instruction

What MAAPPs are in PGCPS? 

For the 2008-09 school year, PGCPS has five MAAPP programs training resident teachers.

College of Notre Dame Dual Certification Program 

Prince George's County Resident Teacher Program 

Prince George's County Teaching Fellows 

Teach for America 

University of Maryland Master's Certification Program