The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) authorizes our school system to provide certification services to individuals who are in a position which requires a certificate (teachers, specialists, administrators). Therefore, current HCPS employees whose positions do not require a certificate (non-teachers, substitute teachers, etc.) and individuals who are no longer employed by HCPS who have questions about certification must work through MSDE’s Certification Branch.

To search for teacher certification information, begin by accessing the Divisions, Certification and Accreditation, Certification Branch page of the MSDE website at: www.marylandpublicschools.org. FAQs may be accessed by clicking on the link located on the right sidebar of the Certification Branch page.

• MSDE, Certification Branch: 410-767-0412
• Toll-free Number: 866-772-8922

HCPS employees, whose positions require a certificate, please refer to the certification information located in the Human Resources, Certification Department section of the HCPS SharePoint Site.

• Insurance Forms:
  • Carefirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Major Medical Claim Form
  • Delta Dental Claim Form
  • FSA Salary Reduction Form (Flexible Spending Account)
  • HCPS Dependent Verification Form
  • Insurance Enrollment Change Form – FGE5092-IN
  • Mandatory Generic Pharmacy Exception Form
  • Walgreen's Mail Service – Registration and Prescription Form
• FMLA/Leave Forms
  • FMLA Healthcare Provider Certification Form
  • FMLA/Leave of Absence Info Packet
  • FMLA Leave Tracking
  • FMLA Return to Work Certification Form
• Retirement and Savings:
  • Maryland State Retirement - Active Employee Forms
  • TreasuryDirect.gov
    Savings Bond Info

• Active Employee Benefits Enrollment Reference Guide (2013-14)
• Blue Choice HMO Benefits
• Blue Choice Prescription Drug Benefits
• Blue Choice Program Description
• Delta Dental - EOC PPO
• Delta Dental - EOC PPO Plus Premier
• PPO Core Plan with Prescription Drug
• PPO Plus Plan with Prescription Drug

• Employee Address, Name, and Family Status Change Form Address change services available through Employee Self Service (ESS)
• HCPS Employee Handbook
• HCPS Employee Handbook Acknowledgment Form


• Tutition Reimbursement Forms:
  • AFSCME Employees
  • AHCATSP Employees
  • APSASHC Employees
  • HCESC Employees
  • HCEA Employees
• Voluntary Transfer Request Form for Employees Represented by AFSCME, HCEA, or HCESC

• AFSCME Negotiated Agreement (2010-15)
• AHCATSP Negotiated Agreement (2010-13)
• APSASHC Negotiated Agreement (2010-14) Amended 2012
• HCEA Negotiated Agreement (2012-13)
• HCESC Negotiated Agreement (2012-15)

• Carefirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Major Medical Claim Form
• Delta Dental Claim Form
• HCPS Dependent Verification Form
• Mandatory Generic Pharmacy Exception Form
• Maryland State Retirement - Retiree Forms
• Walgreen's Mail Service – Registration and Prescription Form

• Retiree Benefits Program Summary Booklet (2013-14)
• Blue Choice HMO Benefits
• Blue Choice Prescription Drug Benefits
• Blue Choice Program Description
• Delta Dental - EOC PPO
• Delta Dental - EOC PPO Plus Premier
• PPO Core Plan with Prescription Drug
• PPO Plus Plan with Prescription Drug
• 2012 HCPS Standard Over 65
• 2012 HCPS Standard Over 65 with Prescription Drug