Maryland State Department of Education

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Marylandpublicschools.org is your online source for information on Maryland’s preK-12 public education, public libraries, and rehabilitation services. Thank you for your interest in Maryland public education.
--Nancy S. Grasmick, State Superintendent of Schools

In Focus

Maryland’s Middle School Steering Committee has released “The Critical Middle: A Reason for Hope,” featuring a number of recommendations to strengthen the middle years.

Resources for parents

Useful links for students

Information for educators and prospective educators

News Releases and Videos


		2008 Summer Reading Club Event Highlights (July 2, 2008)



		STATE GAINS APPROVAL FOR FEDERAL ACCOUNTABILITY PILOT (July 1, 2008)



		ANNOUNCEMENT: Special Meeting of the Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board to Consider Withdrawal of Proposed Regulatory Changes: July 8 at 1:30 p.m.; MSDE Board Room (7th Floor) (July 1, 2008)



		Teachers Become the Students at The Maryland Governor’s Academy for Algebra in Baltimore County (June 30, 2008)



		Teachers Become the Students at The Maryland Governor’s Academy for Middle School Mathematics in Wicomico County (June 30, 2008)



		Teachers Become the Students at The Maryland Governor’s Academy for Geometry in Frederick County (June 30, 2008)



		News From The Board (June 24, 2008)
		Board News in June takes a look at 'The Critical Middle,' a report on middle school, celebrates elementary school Principals of the Year, highlights a Frederick County high schooler's award in literature, and recognizes Comcast Parent Involvement award winners.


		Teachers Become the Students at The Maryland Governor’s Academy for American Government in Queen Anne’s County (June 30, 2008)



		Teachers Become the Students at The Maryland Governor’s Academy for American Government in Baltimore County (June 30, 2008)



		Teachers Become the Students at The Maryland Governor’s Academy for Middle School Mathematics in Baltimore County (June 30, 2008)



		Teachers Become the Students at The Maryland Governor’s Academy for Algebra in Frederick County (June 30, 2008)



		Maryland Gifted and Talented Students to Research 18th-Century Life and Plantation Along Shores of Wicomico River (June 30, 2008)

MSDE SEARCH

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Highlights

	Comcast Parent Involvement Matters Award
	High School Assessments (HSAs)/Bridge Plan
	AutismConnectMD
	BRAC
	Citi Salute to Friends of Education
	Foreign Language Translations
	A Tiered Instructional Approach to Support Achievement for All Students, June 2008
	Maryland State Department of Education Directory of Services
	Grants
	Supplemental Educational Services
	PRIDE: Maryland Public Schools
	Charter Schools
	Teacher Professional Development
	An Evaluation of the Effect of Increased State Aid to Local School Systems Through the Bridge to Excellence Act, 2007
	Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Comment Period FY 2009 Application for Federal Funds
	Annual State Application Under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as Amended in 2004
	State Application Under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as Amended in 2004
	Annual State Application under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as amended in 2004
	Teacher Awards

Educational Services

	Public Libraries
	Rehabilitation Services

Related Sites

	Maryland Governor's Site
	Nonpublic Schools
	MDK12.org
	GED
	Maryland Virtual Learning Opportunities
	MD Report Card
	Teacher Education
	No Child Left Behind
	The Teacher Center
	Certification

Recent Reports

	African American Male Task Force Report
	Professional Development Schools in Maryland
	Achieving “highly qualified” status under No Child Left Behind-Using Maryland's HOUSSE
	Maryland Educational Technology Plan for the New Millennium: 2007-2012
	Report of the PreK-16 English Composition Task Force
	Maryland Teacher Staffing Report 2006-2008
	Fact Book 2006-2007
	A Tiered Instructional Approach to Support Achievement for All Students, June 2008

Publications