FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How can a current teacher request a salary lane change due to additional credits/degree?  

• You must complete a Salary Lane Change Credit Count Form and a Completed Course Work Sheet.xlsx. Please visit the Salary Lane Change Information page and the Certification Office Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
• Responsible Office - Certification Office

How can I request to transfer to another school?

• PGCEA Unit I Voluntary Transfer - Application Window is January 15th - March 15th and must be a Unit I employee who meets all of the following requirements: 
  • Hold a valid Standard Professional Certificate (SPC I or II) or Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) with an endorsement for the subject area in which they are seeking a transfer
  • Have acquired tenure with PGCPS by the time the voluntary transfer window closes
  • Non-tenured Professionally Licensed Unit I members will be able to access the voluntary transfer process but shall be limited to one voluntary transfer during their probationary/non-tenure period. (Section 10.2.A, PGCEA Negotiated Agreement) 
  • Have a current effective or highly effective performance evaluation
  • Complete the online transfer application by the deadline
    
    Unit I Transfers
• Local 2250 - School Based - Application Window is March 1st - March 31st and must meet the following requirements:
  • Have a current effective or highly effective performance evaluation
  • Must have successfully completed their probationary period by the end of the application closing date. 
  • Complete the online transfer application by the deadline of 11:59 p.m. on March 31st
    
    Local 2250 Voluntary Transfers
    

How can I receive a Verification of Employment?

• Employment verification requests should go through the Employee and Labor Relations Office. Current or former employees requesting a standard letter of Verification of Employment (VOE) may submit their request, via email, to pgcps.hrrecords@pgcps.org, fax (301-780-6733) or US Mail to 14201 School Lane, Room 117, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. In order for your request to be completed in a timely manner, you must include your Employee Identification Number (EIN) and contact number, how and/or where you would like the form returned, fax, US Mail, or email. You can view the Frequently Asked Questions for more specific information.  
• Responsible Office - Employee and Labor Relations

How do I change my personal data?

• Please use the Change of Personal Data form and send it to hr.dataquality@pgcps.org.
• Responsible Office - Data Operations

Where can I get information about my benefits, like health insurance or prescription plans?

• For information about your benefits please visit the Benefits Office web page or send inquires to pgcps.benefits@pgcps.org. 
• Responsible Office - Benefits

How can I request leave or take an extended leave of absence for a medical or other reason?

• Depending on the reason or type of leave you need the requirements are different. Please visit the Absence Management page for more information.
• Responsible Office - Benefits

Where do I submit my proof of National Certification?

• Submit inquiries for providing proof of National Certification to comp.salaryinquiries@pgcps.org.
• Responsible Office - Compensation and Classification

What is the best way to get help from the Instructional Staffing Office.

• The best way to receive help from the Instructional Staffing Office with HR related issues is by sending an email to hrinstructional@pgcps.org.

How do I resign from PGCPS?

•  If you need to resign from your job in Prince George's County Public Schools, you can submit your resignation electronically through Oracle Self-Service. Here are instructions for Employee Voluntary Resignation.