Formerly within Division of Instruction, Assessment Branch joined Division of Planning, Results, and Information Management in 1994 (renamed Division of Accountability and Assessment in 2004). Branch was responsible for administration, scoring, and validation of Maryland School Assessment, as well as other student achievement tests.
Under Division of Accountability and Assessment, functions dispersed to other branches in July 2008.
BEHAVIORAL & SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS & SERVICES WORK GROUP
Staff: Jonathan Turner (410) 767-0288; e-mail: jonathan.turner@maryland.gov
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Lynne E. Muller, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Walter J. Sallee, Co-Chair
Kara R. Aanenson; Rebecca Bonner; Meenakshi Garg Brewster, M.D.; Barbara A. Brookmyer, M.D.; Reginald Burke; Jeanette E. Dixon; Denise Gomez; Jenelle P. Mayer; Kirsten K. Roller; Edwin F. Singer; Deborah Somerville; Earl E. Stoner; Maura A. Taylor; Jonathan Turner; Shanna D. Wideman; John P. Woolums, Esq.; Albert A. Zachik, M.D.
In July 2017, Behavioral and Substance Abuse Programs and Services Work Group was convened by State Department of Education (Chapters 573 & 574, Acts of 2017).
First, Work Group evaluated existing programs in public schools that provide behavioral and substance abuse disorder services. For those programs evaluated, Work Group developed proposals to expand them to other jurisdictions and recovery schools, as appropriate.
In Dec. 2017, Work Group reported to General Assembly.
BEST PRACTICES IN SCHOOL DISCIPLINE WORK GROUP
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Best Practices in School Discipline Work Group was convened in Nov. 2012 by State Superintendent of Schools. To help guide a statewide reform of school discipline policy and procedures, Work Group researched and identified school discipline best practices for implementing a pro-social approach to discipline. Further, it studied professional development needs of teachers and administrators, and also identified training programs for school resource officers.
Work Group submitted its report to State Board of Education in Feb. 2014.
BREAKTHROUGH CENTER
Functions absorbed by Office of Leadership Development and School Improvement in Jan. 2017.
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL BRANCH
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION STUDENT & ASSESSMENT SERVICES BRANCH
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION STUDENT/PARTNERS BRANCH
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION SYSTEMS BRANCH
CAREER CONNECTION BRANCH
CAREER TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES BRANCH
CAREER TECHNOLOGY STUDENT SUPPORT BRANCH
CAREER TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS SUPPORT BRANCH
CHILD-CARE DISPUTE RESOLUTION WORK GROUP
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
In Oct. 2013, Child-Care Dispute Resolution Work Group began its work (Chapter 566, Acts of 2013).
To establish a dispute resolution process that resolves claims of discrimination based on a child's disability, Work Group recommended rules and regulations to State Superintendent of Schools.
Work Group's members were appointed by the State Superintendent of Schools.
Work Group report submitted in Sept. 2014.
COMMISSION TO STUDY LOCAL MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT [FOR EDUCATIONAL FUNDING]
Calvin D. Disney, Co-Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Appointed by Governor: Benfred B. Alston, Esq., 2005; Christopher F. Drummond, Esq., 2005.
Appointed by Senate President: Patrick J. Hogan; Edward J. Kasemeyer; Paul G. Pinsky.
Appointed by House Speaker: Terry R. Gilleland, Jr.; Justin D. Ross; one vacancy.
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: William J. AuMiller, Ed.D.; Nelson K. Bolender; Jacqueline C. Haas; David Helfman; Thomas M. Himler; Esther Parker; Wilson H. Parran; William J. Phalen, Sr.; Marilyn J. Praisner; Carl D. Roberts, Ed.D.; C. Tolbert Rowe; Joan P. Shirrefs; Amber Teitt; Bebe Verdery; Raymond S. Wacks.
Ex officio: Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools.
Commission to Study Local Maintenance of Effort [for educational funding] was convened by State Superintendent of Schools in June 2005.
Final report submitted to State Board of Education in June 2007.
COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS & POLICY BRANCH
COMMUNICATIONS & STRATEGIC PLANNING OFFICE
COMMUNITY & INTERAGENCY SERVICES BRANCH
COMPENSATORY EDUCATION & SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
COMPENSATORY EDUCATION BRANCH
COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION & DUE PROCESS BRANCH
CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
COST OF ADEQUACY OF EDUCATION FUNDING IN THE STATE OF MARYLAND STAKEHOLDER GROUP
Maryland's Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act of 2002 required a follow-up study of adequacy of education funding in State. Study was to be done approximately ten years from enactment of Act (Chapter 288, Acts of 2002). After some delay, a contract was awarded to a consulting firm, and in August 2014, Cost of Adequacy of Education Funding in the State of Maryland Stakeholder Group began to meet and review work of consulting firm.
Consulting firm submitted its final report in Dec. 2016.
CURRICULUM & ADMINISTRATION BRANCH
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
DEAF CULTURE DIGITAL LIBRARY
DEAF CULTURE DIGITAL LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
DIGITAL LEARNING WORK GROUP
Convened by State Board of Education in July 2018 to explore existing and new opportunities for on-line learning.
Report submitted to Board in Sept. 2019.
DIGITAL STATE PUBLICATIONS TASK FORCE
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC POLICY
The Division of Academic Reform and Innovation investigated ways to improve public education by training its leadership. It developed and implemented training for principals, assistant principals, assistant superintendents, and aspiring teacher leaders. In 2010, the Division also became responsible for implementing the Race-to-the-Top initiative. The Division oversaw the Breakthrough Center and four branches: Cross-Divisional Initiatives; Leadership Development Initiatives; Race-to the-Top; and School Improvement Initiatives.
Under direction of a Deputy State Superintendent, the Division of Academic Policy formed in January 2003. Headed by an Assistant State Superintendent and as a division since February 2010, the Division of Academic Policy created and implemented major strategic initiatives to ensure that Maryland met its own educational goals, as well as accountability provisions from the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC POLICY & INNOVATION
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC REFORM & INNOVATION
DIVISION OF ACCOUNTABILITY & ASSESSMENT
DIVISION OF ACCOUNTABILITY, ASSESSMENT, & DATA SYSTEMS
DIVISION OF CAREER TECHNOLOGY & ADULT LEARNING
DIVISION OF CAREER TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
DIVISION OF CERTIFICATION & ACCREDITATION
DIVISION OF CURRICULUM
DIVISION OF CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT, & ACCOUNTABILITY
DIVISION OF CURRICULUM, RESEARCH, ASSESSMENT, & ACCOUNTABILITY
DIVISION OF CURRICULUM, RESEARCH, ASSESSMENT, & ACCOUNTABILITY
DIVISION OF EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS
DIVISION OF INSTRUCTION
DIVISION OF INSTRUCTION & STAFF DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES
DIVISION OF PLANNING, RESULTS, & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL & STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION & EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES
DIVISION OF STANDARDS, RESEARCH, ASSESSMENT, & ACCOUNTABILITY
DIVISION OF STUDENT, FAMILY & SCHOOL SUPPORT
DIVISION OF STUDENT & SCHOOL SERVICES
DIVISIONAL & STATE INTERAGENCY SERVICES BRANCH
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION & EDUCATION BRANCH
In Jan. 2013 restructuring, Branch was abolished and its functions dispersed to Policy and Accountability Banch, and Programmatic Support and Technical Assistance Branch.
EDUCATION COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Appointed by Governor: Brig. Gen. Robert A. Harleston (ret.), 2008
Ex officio: Gary D. Maynard, Secretary of Public Safety & Correctional Services; James E. Lyons, Sr., Ph.D., Secretary of Higher Education; Karen-Lee N. Brofee, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, Somerset County.
Education Coordinating Council for Correctional Institutions formed in 1975 to devise educational programs for each institution of Division of Correction (Chapter 539, Acts of 1975). While under jurisdiction of Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Council was within State Department of Education for budgetary and administrative purposes. Council oversaw and annually reviewed programs.
Council had five members. Four served ex officio. One was appointed to a four-year term by Governor (Code Education Article, secs. 22-101 through 22-104).
In 2008, authorization for Council was abolished, and Education and Workforce Training Coordinating Council created (Chapter 134, Acts of 2008).
ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL INITIATIVES
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INITIATIVES BRANCH
Under Division of Leadership Development, Elementary School Initiatives Branch developed methodologies, tools, and services geared to improve school accountability and student achievement in reading and mathematics programs from early childhood through elementary school.
Abolished in restructuring in Oct. 2010.
EQUITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE BRANCH
FACILITIES OPERATIONS & PROCUREMENT SERVICES
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT & DROPOUT INTERVENTION BRANCH
FAMILY SERVICES & INTERAGENCY BRANCH
FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
State Superintendent of Schools convened Financial Literacy Education Advisory Council in June 2009. Council advised the State Department of Education on how to develop, implement, monitor, and sustain financial literacy education in Maryland schools. Such education prepares students to make prudent financial decisions and effectively use their resources for postsecondary education and competitive employment.
Last met in 2017.
FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION DESIGN TEAM
In June 2009, Financial Literacy Education Design Team began to develop a voluntary State curriculum for financial literacy education. Team's work also was overseen by Financial Literacy Education Advisory Council, which annually reported to State Board of Education on Team's progress. In Jan. 2010, the State Board of Education accepted the Maryland Personal Financial Literacy Education State Curriculum.
Design Team last met in 2010.
FISCAL MANAGEMENT BRANCH
FINANCE
GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
GOALS 2000 PROGRAM
This unit identified critical issues in education and found ways to use Departmental resources effectively. It oversaw State plans to meet national education goals set in Goals 2000 Educate America Act (P.L. 103-227) passed by U.S. Congress in 1994.
Federal funding ended in 2002.
GRANT PROGRAM INITIATIVES BRANCH
Branch oversaw regional staff development centers serving Eastern Shore, Baltimore City, Prince George's County, and western Maryland. It provided leadership to and coordinated the Teacher Mentoring Program. Branch also was responsible for Instructional Framework System; School Improvement Leadership Training, and Technical Assistance and Support Teams Training; and State-Aided Institutions Grants.
HIGH SCHOOL & POSTSECONDARY INITIATIVES BRANCH
Under Division of Leadership Development, abolished in Oct. 2010.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT BRANCH
INFANTS & TODDLERS PROGRAM & PRESCHOOL SERVICES BRANCH
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT BRANCH
INFORMATION PROCESSING BRANCH
INFORMATION SERVICES & RESEARCH BRANCH
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BRANCH
INNOVATIVE SCHOOL SCHEDULE WORK GROUP
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
At request of State Board of Education, State Superintendent of Schools convened Innovative School Schedule Work Group on Jan. 2017. Work Group reviewed and discussed research on and implementation of innovative school schedules that increase academic progress for students at different grade levels.
Report submitted to State Board of Education in July 2017.
INQUIRY PANEL INTO BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM DEFICIT
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
In Feb. 2004, State Superintendent appointed three-member Inquiry Panel into Baltimore City Public School System Deficit. Panel investigated financial practices of Baltimore City Public School System. Specifically, Panel worked to pinpoint any budget actions that contributed to deficit, and whether any individual wrongdoing was responsible for growth of deficit or lack of financial disclosure.
Panel reported to Governor, Attorney General, State Board of Education, State Superintendent of Schools, Mayor of Baltimore, and New Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners on July 20, 2004.
INSTRUCTION & ACADEMIC ACCELERATION
Headed by a Deputy Secretary, office oversaw Bridge Plan for Academic Validation, Office of School Innovations, Special Projects, and five divisions: Career and College Readiness; Early Childhood Development; Instruction; Special Education and Early Intervention Services; and Student, Family, and School Support.
Phased out in Oct. 2010.
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSESSMENT & TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS
INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ENRICHMENT, & ADVANCEMENT BRANCH
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ACCESS GUIDELINES COMMITTEE
Appointed by Governor:
Ex officio: Catherine A. Raggio, Secretary of Disabilities; Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools; James E. Lyons, Sr., Ph.D., Secretary of Higher Education.
To coordinate distribution of instructional materials to blind and other print-disabled students, Maryland State Library for Blind and Physically Handicapped was authorized to convene Instructional Materials Access Guidelines Committee by Oct. 1, 2007 (Chapters 317 & 318, Acts of 2007).
Of Committee's seventeen members, Governor appointed fourteen, and three served ex officio.
Authorization for Committee ended Dec. 1, 2010.
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT & STAFF DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY BRANCH
INTENSIVE MANAGEMENT & CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT TEAM (Baltimore City Special Education)
Chosen by State Superintendent of Schools:
The Intensive Management and Capacity Improvement Team formed in August 2005 to improve all aspects of special education in the Baltimore City Public School System. Selected by the State Superintendent of Schools, the Team implemented the Department's plan to resolve a longstanding special education lawsuit filed against the Baltimore City Public School System.
The lawsuit was resolved in 2010, and the School System completed its probatationry period in 2012.
INTERNAL AUDIT
JUVENILE SERVICES EDUCATION PROGRAMS WORK GROUP (HB 1607)
Chair: Sylvia A. Lawson, Ph.D., designee of State Superintendent of Schools
Appointed by Senate President: Craig J. Zucker
Appointed by House Speaker: Edith J. Patterson
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: Barbara Desmond, Ph.D.; Shebra L. Evans; Marvin Krohn, Ph.D.; Kimberly B. Pogue; Chrisandra Richardson; Julie M. Stevens; Amanda White.
Ex officio: James A. Johnston, Esq., designee of Secretary of Juvenile Services; Melanie D. Shapiro, designee of Public Defender.
In Dec. 2018, State Superintendent of Schools convened Juvenile Services Education Programs Work Group (Chapter 565, Acts of 2018).
Beginning in 2019-2020 school year, one juvenile services education program was to be part of a pilot program in which education program is operated by local board of education. For that pilot program, Juvenile Services Education Programs Work Group chose Alfred D. Noyes Children's Center in Montgomery County. Work Group was to monitor pilot program results and make recommendations concerning its effectiveness.
By Dec. 1, 2019, Work Group was to report to Governor and General Assembly. During 2020 legislative session, Work Group requested an extension to Dec. 1, 2020 (HB 528, Acts of 2020). Since that request did not pass, authorization for Work Group ended June 30, 2020.
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT & EARLY LEARNING BRANCH
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT SECTION
MARYLAND ACADEMIC INTERVENTION & SUPPORT PROGRAM
Abolished in 2002 (Chapter 288, Acts of 2002).
MARYLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING
Vacancy, Chair (elected by Council to 3-year term)
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Anna M. Gannon, 2015; Anna Kassinger, 2015; Lisa Phipps, 2015; Kenya Y. Campbell, 2016; Justin M. Hartings, Ph.D., 2016; Beverley Madden, 2016; Mary C. Allen, 2017; Carol A. Beck, 2017; Peter Haydock, 2017; Joquetta L. Johnson, 2017; one vacancy.
Appointed by Senate President: James C. Rosapepe; one vacancy.
Appointed by House Speaker: two vacancies.
Appointed by State Department of Education: Robert Cole; Erin E. Senior; Matthew C. Winner; three vacancies.
Ex officio: Jack R. Smith, Ph.D., Interim State Superintendent of Schools; Valerie A. Emrich, Director, Maryland Virtual Learning Opportunities Office, State Department of Education.
Within State Department of Education, Maryland Advisory Council for Virtual Learning was established October 2012 (Chapter 291, Acts of 2012). Council encouraged and supported students in on-line education in accordance with national standards and State law.
To prepare teachers and principals for digital instruction and blending virtual with traditional teaching, Council considered and made recommendations concerning their professional development. It also considered funding strategies for high quality, innovative on-line courses and services; and how to ensure student assessment and accountability. Further, Council examined issues, such as what infrastructure is required to support digital learning; planning ahead for changes in technology; and expanding virtual curriculum in mathematics, science, foreign languages, and advanced placement courses. Other recommendations were made by Council on mobile learning and mobile applications; coordinating digital learning programs to prevent duplication and inefficiency; and aligning State agency digital resources and learning initiatives. Finally, Council worked to implement plans for digital learning opportunities for all Maryland students, and increase virtual education opportunities for at-risk, home-bound, special needs and alternative placement students.
Twenty-three members constituted Council. Of these, eleven were appointed by Governor, and six by State Department of Education. Two members were appointed by Senate President, and two by House Speaker. Two served ex officio (Code Education Article, secs. 7-10B-01 through 7-10B-06).
Last met in 2015; abolished by Chapter 6, Act of 2019.
MARYLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL ON LIBRARIES
MARYLAND COUNCIL ON ADVANCEMENT OF SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Stephen Decatur High School, 9913 Seahawk Road, Berlin, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Task Force was to study current requirements for receiving a high school diploma in Maryland, as well as options for awarding high school diplomas, and assessment requirements for high school graduation. Those recommendations from Maryland Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education that concerned existing State statutes and policy also were considered by Task Force.
Task Force met through June 2018, and in Oct. 2018 submitted its final report to State Board of Education.
MARYLAND MATHEMATICS COMMISSION
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Representing State Department of Education: Elaine Crawford; Linda Kaniecki; Karen Ross.
In Oct. 1999, State Superintendent of Schools formed Maryland Mathematics Commission. Commission reviewed data on how Maryland students perform in mathematics, and considered ways to improve that performance statewide. Issues studied included integration of math curriculum from prekindergarten through high school; qualifications of teachers in mathematics and opportunities for professional development; time devoted to mathematics during school day; role of technology in mathematics instruction; and public awareness of importance of mathematics for every student.
Commission submitted its recommendations to State Board of Education in June 2001. Until Aug. 2009, Commission continued to advise State Superintendent on developing a plan that incorporated its recommendations.
MARYLAND REHABILITATION CENTER
MARYLAND SCHOOL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Testing under Program was last administered in Spring 2002.
MARYLAND SCHOOL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM REVIEW PANEL
Appointed by Senate President: Gloria G. Lawlah; one vacancy.
Appointed by House Speaker: James W. Campbell; one vacancy.
Created by State Superintendent of Schools in July 1997, Maryland School Performance Assessment Program Review Panel completed its work in May 2002.
MARYLAND SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CARE POLICY OFFICE
Maryland School-Based Health Care Policy Office helped communities establish health centers in schools. For children from low-income families who otherwise might not receive medical care, centers provided access to comprehensive health care. Services included preventive dental care, health education, mental health services, medical care, and social services. Most centers were based in elementary schools and were managed locally. As of July 2008, sixty-one centers operated in ten counties and Baltimore City.
MARYLAND SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTER POLICY ADVISORY COUNCIL
Judith R. Covich, Chair (chosen by Governor, 2-year term), 2015
Appointed by Governor to 3-year terms: Harold S. Goodman, D.M.D., 2011; Molly K. Marra, 2012; Jacquelyn Duval-Harvey, Ph.D., 2013; Albert A. Zachik, M.D., 2013; Susan M. Antol, 2014; Letitia T. Dzirasa, M.D., 2014; Khalid N. Mumin, Ed.D., 2014; Christine M. Perkey, 2014; Frances J. Caffie-Wright, 2015; Sara Rich, 2015; Donna M. Behrens, 2016; Francine J. Childs, 2016; Nancy A. Lever, Ph.D., 2016; Bryan Mroz, 2016; two vacancies.
Nominated by Senate President: Richard S. Madaleno, Jr.
Nominated by House Speaker: one vacancy
Ex officio: Nathan W. Bowen, designee of Secretary of Budget & Managment; Maria E. Lamb, designee of State Superintendent of Schools; vacancy, designee of Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene; Sam Malhotra, Secretary of Human Resources; Jennifer Maehr, M.D., designee of Secretary of Juvenile Services; Kimberly A. Malat, designee of Executive Director, Governor's Office for Children.
In 1996, Maryland School-Based Health Center Policy Advisory Council began its work. In 2002, it was established by statute within Governor's Office for Children, Youth, and Families (Chapter 282, Acts of 2002). In July 2005, it transferred to State Department of Education (Chapter 585, Acts of 2005).
Council led interagency efforts to set up health centers in Maryland's schools. It set standards for school-based health centers, monitored their progress, recommended policy and legislation to promote centers, and sought funding for their support.
Seventeen of Council's twenty-five members were appointed by Governor who also named chair. Senate President and House Speaker each appointed one member, and six members served ex officio (Code Education Article, secs. 7-4A-01 through 7-4A-05).
In Oct. 2015, Council was replaced by Maryland Council on Advancement of School-Based Health Centers (Chapter 417, Acts of 2015).
MARYLAND STATE LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND & PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED
MARYLAND STUDENT SERVICE ALLIANCE
MARYLAND TASK FORCE ON READING
Maryland Task Force on Reading was convened in April 1997 by State Superintendent of Schools. Task Force considered status of student performance in reading; research developments in instructional practices; best methods for training teachers to teach reading; and how to improve student achievement through reading.
Report submitted to State Superintendent of Schools in Oct. 1998.
MARYLAND TASK FORCE ON PRINCIPALSHIP
Maryland Task Force on Principalship was formed by State Superintendent of Schools in December 1999. Task Force was to recommend ways to recruit more principals and improve their training.
In June 2000, Task Force sent its preliminary recommendations to State Board of Education, and in Aug. 2000, submitted its final report.
MARYLAND TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
State Superintendent of Schools convened Maryland Teacher Professional Development Advisory Council in Jan. 2003. Council was charged with developing a set of standards for continuing education and professional development for teachers. In Dec. 2004, Council made its recommendations to State Superintendent in a report, titled Helping Teachers Help Students: Imperative for High-Quality Professional Development. State Superintendent of Schools and State Board of Education then requested that Council continue to provide an annual update on status of its recommendations and their implementation. In Jan. 2006, Council submitted another report, Helping Teachers Help All Students: Responding to Imperative for High-Quality Professional Development for Maryland's Teachers, followed by Pursuit of Excellence in Teacher Professional Development in April 2008.
Final report, Ensuring High-Quality Professional Development for All Maryland Teachers, submitted in July 2009.
MARYLAND'S PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
In Oct. 2003, State Superintendent of Schools initiated Maryland's Parent Advisory Council (M-PAC). Council made recommendations to both Department and State Board of Education on issues and policies relating to parents, their rights and roles in their children's education, and how to keep them involved in their children's education.
State Superintendent of Schools appointed Council's members.
Final report submitted in Aug. 2005.
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING & CROSS DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS BRANCH
MIDDLE SCHOOL INITIATIVES BRANCH
Abolished in Oct. 2010.
MIDDLE SCHOOL STEERING COMMITTEE
In July 2006, Middle School Steering Committee was initiated by State Superintendent of Schools. First, Committee considered recent research, reports, and studies on student achievement at middle school level. Then, Committee researched what policies or practices offered best potential for improving school performance for middle school students, and set up five work groups to focus on those most effective policies and practices. Finally, Committee reported on what practices should be established in all Maryland middle schools.
Committee reported to State Board of Education in June 2008.
NONPUBLIC SCHOOL BRANCH
NUTRITION & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BRANCH
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS, PARTNERSHIPS, & GRANTS
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS
OFFICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING & SCHOOL SUPPORT
OFFICE OF EARLY LEARNING
OFFICE OF EDUCATION POLICY & GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
OFFICE OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
OFFICE OF PARTNERSHIPS, GRANTS, & RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF PROGRAM & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Disbanded and functions disbursed in April 2015.
OFFICE OF READING FIRST
Within Office of State Superintendent of Schools, Office of Reading First formed in May 2003. In July 2008, Office transferred to Division of Instruction.
Office of Reading First distributed federal funds competitively to local school systems. These funds were targeted specifically to improve children's reading abilities through scientifically proven methods of instruction in kindergarten through third grade.
Effective Oct. 2010, federal funds were cut off and Office discontinued.
OFFICE OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF RESEARCH & STRATEGIC DATA USE
OFFICE OF SCHOOL, TEACHER & PRINCIPAL IMPROVEMENT
OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
PLANNING BRANCH
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS BRANCH
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, STAFF DEVELOPMENT, & SUPPORT BRANCH
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION & STAFF DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT BRANCH
PROGRAM & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
PROGRAM & FINANCE COORDINATION BRANCH
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & ASSISTANCE BRANCH
PROGRAM EVALUATION & COMPLIANCE BRANCH
PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES BRANCH
PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BRANCH
PUBLIC LIBRARIES & STATE NETWORKING BRANCH
PUPIL SERVICES BRANCH
PUPIL TRANSPORTATION OFFICE
QUALITY ASSURANCE & MONITORING BRANCH
RACE-TO-THE-TOP EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE
Ex officio: John D. Ratliff, Director of Policy, Office of Governor; William E. Kirwan, Ph.D., Chancellor, University System of Maryland; Edward W. Shirley, Ed.D., President, Public School Superintendents of Maryland; Cathy Allen, President, Maryland Association of Boards of Education; Samuel Macer, President, Maryland PTA; June E. Streckfus, Executive Director, Maryland Business Roundtable for Education; Clara B. Floyd, President, Maryland State Education Association; H. Clay Whitlow, J.D., Executive Director, Maryland Association of Community Colleges; Loretta Johnson, Executive Vice-President, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO; Marietta A. English, President, Baltimore Teachers' Union; Judith Walker, President, Maryland Association of Elementary School Principals; Tina M. Bjarekull, President, Maryland Independent College and University Association; Christine Handy-Collins, President, Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals.
In 2010, State Superintendent of Schools convened Race-to-the-Top Steering Committee to guide preparation of Maryland's grant proposal for federal Race-to-the-Top funds. Through federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, $4.35 billion was made available to states on a competitive basis for ambitious and innovative plans for education reform. Act emphasized four areas: standards and assessments that prepare students to succeed in college, workplace, and global economy; comprehensive data systems to track progress of individual students and provide information upon which to base improved instruction; recruitment, retention, development, and rewarding of teachers and principals who are shown to be effective; and transformation of under-achieving schools.
Maryland submitted its application in June 2010, and in Aug. 2010 was notified it would receive a $250 million federal grant.
RACE-TO-THE-TOP PERFORMANCE COMPENSATION WORK GROUP
In July 2011, Maryland's Race-to-the-Top Performance Compensation Work Group began meeting. The Work Group investigated model and alternative performance compensation systems for teachers and principals which took into account evaluation results, career and leadership roles, and their subject areas.
In December 2011, Maryland was awarded a federal Race-to-the Top Early Learning Challenge Fund Grant.
Work Group completed its work in 2013.
RECONSTITUTED SCHOOLS BRANCH
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE
RESULTS BRANCH
SCHOOL & COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFICE
SCHOOL HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES SECTION
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES BRANCH
SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES & STATE MEDIA SERVICES BRANCH
SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES BRANCH
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS & GOALS 2000 ADVISORY PANEL
SCHOOLS UNDER LOCAL RECONSTITUTION BRANCH
In July 2005, functions of Branch transferred from Division of Leadership Development to Program Improvement and Family Support Branch of Division of Student and School Services.
SOCIAL STUDIES TASK FORCE
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
State Superintendent of Schools convened Social Studies Task Force in Nov. 2004. Task Force was to study and review data on best practices for social studies education. It evaluated adequacy of instructional time and resources currently allotted to social studies. To enhance social studies education statewide, Task Force developed an action plan for professional development for social studies teachers and for creating partnerships with local museums and historical organizations.
Task Force last met in Aug. 2006. Its subcommittees, however, continued to meet, and a report was issued in 2010.
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION & POLICY BRANCH
SPECIAL NEEDS LIBRARY
SPECIAL PROGRAMS BRANCH
SPECIAL PROJECTS UNIT
SPECIAL SERVICES BRANCH
SPECIALIZED SERVICES BRANCH
STAFF DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR ADULT & COMMUNITY SERVICES
On matters related to adult education, Committee advised State Department of Education, State Superintendent of Schools, and Governor's Workforce Investment Board.
Upon recommendation of Workforce Creation and Adult Education Transition Council, Committee reconstituted in 2010 as Maryland Adult Learning Advisory Council within Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation.
STATE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS (STEM) ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
State Superintendent of Schools convened State Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Advisory Council in Oct. 2009. Council advised State Superintendent on implementation of a statewide action plan to prepare Maryland's future workforce for a globally competitive knowledge-based work place.
Council last met in June 2010.
STATE TEACHER EDUCATION COUNCIL
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
State Teacher Education Council was formed by State Superintendent of Schools in 1984. Then, it was known as State Coordinating Council on Field Experiences. Under its present name, it reorganized in April 1992. Council advised State Superintendent on issues and practices in teacher education.
Last met in 2003.
STRATEGIC DELIVERY SYSTEMS
STRATEGIC PLANNING UNIT
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT & RESULTS BRANCH
STUDENT BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION TASK FORCE
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
In June 2002, State Superintendent of Schools convened Student Behavior Intervention Task Force (Chapter 230, Acts of 2002).
Regulations on student behavior intervention practices developed by Task Force were submitted to State Board of Education in Dec. 2002. Prior to Board action, Task Force reviewed revisions to proposed regulations.
STUDENT PARTNER SERVICES BRANCH
STUDENT SERVICES & ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS BRANCH
SUCCESSION INITIATIVES BRANCH
Branch was phased out in July 2008.
SUPERINTENDENT'S FAMILY INVOLVEMENT COUNCIL
SUPERINTENDENT'S PANEL ON EXCELLENCE IN ADULT EDUCATION
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Formed in Nov. 2004 to study and make recommendations for an ongoing funding formula for adult education services.
Panel submitted its final report in Dec. 2005.
SUPPORT SYSTEM SECTION
TALKING BOOK CENTER
TASK FORCE FOR REVIEW OF HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENT OPTIONS
Task Force for Review of High School Assessments convened in May 2007 to consider whether certain groups of students should have other options available in taking high school assessment tests. For students with disabilities and students leaning English as a second language, Task Force considered waivers, variances, delay, adjustment of scores, exemption, and differentiated diplomas.
Final report submitted to State Superintendent of Schools in Sept. 2007.
TASK FORCE ON ACHIEVING ACADEMIC EQUITY & EXCELLENCE FOR BLACK BOYS
Appointed by State Board of Education:
Ex officio: Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools.
In July 2020, State Board of Education convened Task Force on Achieving Academic Equity and Excellence for Black Boys.
Task Force recommended ways to improve learning environment for black male students in Maryland public schools. Recommendations addressed needed changes in regulations, policy, and curriculum, as well as hiring and retention practices to increase numbers of black male teachers.
Task Force recommendations, including an implementation plan, were submitted to State Board of Education April 27, 2021.
TASK FORCE ON COMPARABLE TESTING METHODS FOR MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
In March 2004, Task Force on Comparable Testing Methods for Maryland High School Assessments was authorized by State Board of Education, and in Oct. 2004, was convened by State Superintendent of Schools.
Task Force was charged with examining alternate methods of determining how well students with disabilities or special challenges had mastered body of knowledge included in Maryland High School Assessments. Assessments cover English I, Algebra and data analysis, government, and biology. By 2009, passing Maryland High School Assessments is required for graduation.
Task Force studied and proposed options for alternate methods to assess knowledge and skills of students who have special difficulties with traditional testing methods, and how to implement those options so they are used as a last resort and limited to those students who demonstrably need them.
In Sept. 2005, Task Force submitted its interim report to State Board of Education, and in Oct. 2006, its final report.
TASK FORCE ON EDUCATION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALES
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
In Nov. 2003, Task Force on Education of African-American Males began its work. Task Force charge was to focus on educational issues of African-American young men, their achievement gaps, pre-school readiness, academic performance in elementary through high school, and their success rate in college. To accelerate their academic achievement, Task Force was to identify impediments and make recommendations, including plans to implement, evaluate, and monitor those recommendations.
Task Force reported to State Board of Education on Dec. 13, 2006.
TASK FORCE ON RESTRAINT & SECLUSION
Mary L. Gable, Co-Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Appointed by Senate President: Craig J. Zucker
Appointed by House Speaker: Jheanelle K. Wilkins
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: Trinell M. Bowman; Yolanda H. Brown; Jodi A. Chesman; Albert N. Chichester; Damion Crawford; Lynn D. Davis; Lauren Grimes; Robert Harrell, Ph.D.; Jennifer Jeffrey-Pearsall, Ph.D.; Sylvia A. Lawson, Ph.D.; Amy Leishar; Nancy A. Lever, Ph.D.; Neal Lichter; Leslie S. Margolis, Esq.; Michael McGrew, Ph.D.; Julie Mika; Michael Muempfer; Lynne E. Muller, Ph.D.; Courtnay Oatts; Aaron E. Parsons; Kimberly B. Pogue; Tea Purnell; Carol Quirk, Ed.D.; Rebecca Rider; David Ring, Jr.; Jimmy Robinson III; Gabriel D. Rose; Walter J. Sallee; Jillian A. Storms; Michal Thornton; Jonathan Turner; Beverly J. Ursic.
In July 2017, at direction of General Assembly, State Superintendent of Schools convened Task Force on Restraint and Seclusion (Chapter 611, Acts of 2017).
Task Force reviewed current regulations relating to use of seclusion as a behavioral intervention in public and private schools. Further, it considered under what circumstances and in what type of schools that restraint and seclusion might be prohibited. Also determined by Task Force were contraindications for restraint and seclusion, and who may authorize restraint and seclusion; training requirements for school staff regarding behavioral interventions; what minimum policy and procedural requirements needed to be developed by school systems, nonpublic schools, and State-operated programs; and standards for monitoring compliance.
If Task Force determined that circumstances exist for using seclusion as a behavioral intervention, then it was to consider what types of doors and locking mechanisms may be used; safety of rooms used for seclusion; requirements for observation of seclusion rooms; length of time for seclusion; how to discontinue seclusion; and necessary changes to regulations.
In Sept. 2017, Task Force submitted its recommendations to General Assembly and State Board of Education.
TASK FORCE ON STUDENT DISCIPLINE REGULATIONS
In December 2018, State Board of Education formed Task Force on Student Discipline Regulations. Task Force examined impact of regulations passed by Board in 2014 which reformed student discipline in State.
In August 2019, Task Force submitted its final report to State Board of Education.
Appointed by State Board of Education:
TEACHER INDUCTION, RETENTION & ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 2016 WORK GROUP
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
In July 2016, State Department of Education convened Teacher Induction, Retention and Advancement Act of 2016 Work Group (Chapter 740, Acts of 2016).
Work Group was to determine how Maryland can recruit, retain, and promote best teachers statewide at all educational levels. Further, it considered how to incorporate principles for National Board Certification with other teacher preparation and training programs; link teacher recertification to career ladders and content or specializations of high need; connect loan forgiveness with teaching in high-need schools; and incorporate induction best practices into professional eligibility certificates. Moreover, effectiveness of stipend in retaining certain teachers in Anne Arundel County was analyzed, as were how current State laws and regulations affect teacher recruitment, retention, and promotion.
In Nov. 2016, Work Group submitted an interim report to Governor and General Assembly. Its final report was submitted November 1, 2017.
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TEACHER SHORTAGE TASK FORCE
Appointed by Pre-K-16 Leadership Council:
At request of State Board of Education, Teacher Shortage Task Force convened in Oct. 2007. Task Force was to collect and examine data on effectiveness of efforts in Maryland and nationwide to address chronic teacher shortages. Further, Task Force was to formulate recommendations, comprehensive and specific to Maryland, including higher education initiatives on teacher curriculum; issues concerning teacher certification; marketing and communications regarding teaching careers; and incentives for teachers.
Task Force submitted its report in June 2008, and completed its work with a presentation to State Board of Education in Dec. 2008.
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY/SPORTS-RELATED CONCUSSIONS TASK FORCE
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
At instigation of State Superintendent of Schools, State Board of Education approved creation of Traumatic Brain Injury/Sports-Related Concussions Task Force in July 2012. Board passed emergency regulations concerning concussions in July, and charged Task Force to review best practices in prevention and treatment of head injuries in youth athletics.
In Jan. 2013, Task Force reported to State Board of Education further recommended actions on how to prevent such injuries, and how to identify and care for student athletes who have sustained traumatic brain injuries.
In April 2013, Board approved regulations recommended by Task Force.
VISIONARY PANEL FOR BETTER SCHOOLS
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Ex officio: Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools
ACHIEVEMENT GAPS TASK GROUP
ASSESSMENT TASK GROUP
LEADERSHIP TASK GROUP
LEARNING TASK GROUP
PUBLIC SUPPORT TASK GROUP
TEACHER QUALITY TASK GROUP
Created by State Superintendent of Schools, Visionary Panel for Better Schools began its work in June 2001. Panel reviewed and assessed State's educational reform policy and initiatives of past decade. Then, Panel formulated a plan for next ten years, incorporating most sucessful reforms of past and envisioning new ways to accelerate progress in future.
Seven task groups assisted Panel. Their concerns focused on: Accountability; Achievement Gaps; Assessment; Leadership; Learning; Public Schools; and Teacher Quality.
Final report submitted in Jan. 2002.
WEB-BASED LEARNING PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE
In June 2001, Committee submitted its report and implementation plan to State Board of Education, and until 2004 oversaw its implementation and updating to reflect new technologies.
WORK GROUP ON FUTURE COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLANS
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Michelle E. Daley, Co-Chair
Doreen Bass; Gregory J. Bricca; Russell Brown, Ph.D.; Raymond H. Brown; William S. Burke; Kara E. B. Calder; Richard Edwards; Bonnie Ennis; Nancy Fitzgerald; Mary L. Gable; Natalie Gay; Donna M. Gunning; Tracey Hiebel; Sheila McEwan; Christine Koth; Jeffrey A. Maher, Ph.D.; Leigh Mann; Tina McKnight; Kristi L. Michel; James Orr; Karen Peters; Shannon Pugh; Alice Smith; Danielle M. Susskind; Christy G. Thompson, Ed.D.; Joan Withers; Judith C. Walker; Renee L. Villareal.
In June 2016, Work Group on Future Comprehensive Master Plans was convened (Chapters 701 & 702, Acts of 2016). Work Group was to make recommendations on what information future comprehensive master plans should contain, and whether such plans should be in digital form.
In Oct. 2017, Work Group submitted its final report to State Board of Education, and Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education.
YOUTH & FAMILY LITERACY SERVICES
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Staff: Walter J. Sallee (410) 767-0292; e-mail: wsallee@msde.state.md.us
Janice Briscoe, Co-Chair
Sally A. Dorman, Co-Chair
Lauren Abramson, Ph.D.; Jessica L. Albrecht; Andrea L. Alexander; Sherrilyn D. Backof; Susan B. Barrett; Catherine P. Bradshaw, Ph.D.; David S. Beard; David P. Burton; Jon Carrier; Katrina K. Debnam, Ph.D.; Theo Devine; Judith R. Docca, Ph.D.; Virginia L. Dolan, Ph.D.; Brad Engel; Martha Essenmacher; Meghan Finney; Rhona S. Fisher, Ph.D; Alexi Nunn Freeman; Barbara S. Grochal; A. Blaine Hawley; Nicole A. Joseph, Esq.; Leah Kang, J.D.; Heather Lageman; Megan Lucy; Debra S. Munk; Diane E. Powell, Ph.D.; Katherine Rabb, J.D.; Elizabeth W. Ray; Donna R. Riley; Carl D. Roberts, Ed.D.; Michael Rudinski; Regina E. Satterfield; Meghan Senisi; Valerie Smirlock; Sharon H. Stephan, Ph.D.; Frank H. Stetson; William O. Strein, Ed.D.; David Stouvenour; Maura Taylor; Stanley N. Truman; Lynsey C. Weston; Buzz Williams; Rosanne C. Wilson; John R. Woolums, Esq.; June L. Zillich.
Under Division of Academic Policy and Innovation, Breakthrough Center was established in 2014 to work with low-achievement schools creating customized programs to improve leadership and instruction.
Under Division of Career and College Readiness, renamed Career Programs in June 2019.
Under Division of Career and College Readiness, renamed Data and Accountability for Career Programs in June 2019.
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, combined with Accountability and Coordination Unit to form Student and Assessment Services Branch in July 2000.
Under Division of Career and College Readiness, renamed Finance and Legislation for Career Programs in June 2019.
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed in 1997 as Career Technology Instructional Services Branch.
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed Career and Technology Education Instructional Branch on July 1, 1997.
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed Career and Technology Education Student/Partners Branch on July 1, 1997.
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed Career and Technology Education Systems Branch on July 1, 1997.
Staff: Tabatha (T. J.) Bennett (410) 767-6786; e-mail: t.j.bennett@maryland.gov
Elizabeth A. Kelley, Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
William H. Fields; Dolores R. Harmon; Paula D. Johnson; Rachel B. London, Esq.; Leslie S. Margolis, Esq.; Diane Mellott; Jennifer A. Nizer; Christina Peusch; Theresa Rivers; Stephen Rohde; Christle Sheppard Southall, Esq.; Nancy M. Vorobey; Renee E. Yarbough-Williams.
Staff: Renee M. Spence (410) 767-0469; e-mail:
rspence@msde.state.md.us
Mary E. Clapsaddle (410) 767-0011; e-mail:
mclapsaddle@msde.state.md.us
Barbara A. Hoffman, Co-Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Under Division of Rehabilitation Services, renamed Office of Program and Community Support in 1999.
Under Division of Academic Policy, merged with Office of Partnerships, Grants, and Resource Development in July 2013 to form Office of Communications, Partnerships, and Grants under Office of State Superintendent of Schools.
Under Academic Policy, renamed Communications and Policy Office.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services.
Renamed Division of Student and School Services in 1999.
Under Compensatory Education and Support Services Division, renamed Program Improvement and Family Support Branch in 1999.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, reorganized as Family Support and Dispute Resolution Branch in Jan. 2013.
On July 1, 2009, transferred to Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning in Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (Chapter 134, Acts of 2008).
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Kristy L. Michel, Chair
Robert Berlow, Esq.; Nathan W. Bowen; Robert L. Caret, Ph.D.; Brian Dulay; Frances Hughes Glendening; Christopher J. Hartlove; Rachel H. Hise; LaBrina Hopkins; Geoffrey Newman; Brien J. Poffenberger; Robert Rankin; Bernard J. Sadusky, Ed.D.; Michael J. Sanderson; Richard Tyler; Rebecca Wagner; Janet S. Wilson, Ph.D.; Bebe Verdery.
In July 2003, reorganized as Administration and Instuctional Programs under Division of Instruction.
Under Division of Instruction, renamed Curriculum in July 2003.
Under Division of Library Development and Services, transferred to Maryland State Library Agency in July 2017 (Chapters 337 & 338, Acts of 2017).
Under Division of Library Development and Services, transferred to Maryland State Library Agency in July 2017 (Chapters 337 & 338, Acts of 2017).
Jean C. Halle, Chair
Formed in April 2006, Task Force issued final report in April 2007.
In July 2013, merged with Division of Academic Reform and Innovation to form Division of Academic Policy and Innovation. Under School Effectiveness, Division of Academic Policy and Innovation formed in July 2013 from merger of the Division of Academic Reform and Innovation with the Division of Academic Policy. The older of these, the Division of Academic Reform and Innovation, was created in 1989 as the Office of Maryland School Performance. Under the School Improvement Services Office, it reorganized in 1993 as the School Performance, Product, and Service Development Office. In 1994, it was renamed School Performance: Research and Development, and in July 1997, the Office of Research and Development. The Office reformed as the Division of Professional and Strategic Development in July 2000 and transferred to the oversight of the State Superintendent in 2001. In January 2003, the Division became the Division of Leadership Development, and in October 2010 was renamed the Division of Academic Reform and Innovation. It transferred from the Office of State Superintendent to School Effectiveness in July 2013, and was moved back to the State Superintendent's direct oversight in October 2016.
In April 2017, functions merged with Division of Student, Family, and School Support.
In July 2013, merged with Division of Academic Policy to form Division of Academic Policy and Innovation.
Restructured as Division of Accountability, Assessment, and Data Systems in Oct. 2010.
Merged in July 2013 with Division of Instruction to form Division of Curriculum, Assessment, and Accountability.
Restructured as Division of Career Technology Education in July 2009 when adult education and correctional education functions transferred to Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation.
Under Instruction and Academic Acceleration Office, renamed Division of Career and College Readiness in Sept. 2009.
In July 2013, renamed Division of Educator Effectiveness.
Under Teaching and Learning, reorganized as Division of Curriculum, Instructional Improvement, and Professional Learning in July 2018.
Under Teaching and Learning, renamed Division of Curriculum, Research, Assessment, and Accountability in Oct. 2016.
Under Teaching and Learning, renamed Standards, Research, Assessment, and Accountability in Feb. 2017.
Under Teaching and Learning, restructured as Division of Assessment, Accountability, and Information Technology in June 2018.
Under School Effectiveness, reorganized as Division of Educator Certification and Program Approval in July 2018.
Merged in July 2013 with Division of Accountability, Assessment, and Data Systems to form Division of Curriculum, Assessment, and Accountability.
Renamed Division of Instruction in July 2000 when Staff Development Branch transferred to Division of Professional and Strategic Development.
Restructured as Division of Academic Reform and Innovation in Oct. 2010.
Under Teaching and Learning, abolished effective July 1, 2017, and replaced by Maryland State Library Agency (Chapters 337 & 338, Acts of 2017).
In July 2004, renamresaed Division of Accountability and Assessment.
In Jan. 2003, reorganized as Division of Leadership Development.
Under School Improvement Services Office, renamed Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services in April 1999.
Under Teaching and Learning, renamed Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services in July 2018.
Under Teaching and Learning, renamed Division of Curriculum, Research, Assessment, and Accountability in April 2017.
Under School Effectiveness, restructured as Division of Student Support, Academic Enrichment, and Educational Policy in July 2018.
Under Instruction and Academic Acceleration, renamed Division of Student, Family and School Support in March 2006.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, restructured as Family Services and Interagency Branch in Sept. 2008.
Under Division of Early Childhood Development, reformed as Office of Child Care Advisory Council in June 2016 (Chapter 185, Acts of 2016).
Branch formed in 1988 as Infants and Toddlers Program, initiated by State Department of Education. Program transferred to Office for Children, Youth, and Families in 1990 (Chapter 419, Acts of 1990). When Infants and Toddlers Program moved back to State Department of Education in 1997, Infants and Toddlers Program and Preschool Services Branch was created within Division of Special Education on July 1, 1997 (Chapter 386, Acts of 1997). In Sept. 2008, Branch reorganized as Early Childhood Intervention and Education Branch within Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services.
Chair: Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools (410) 767-0462
Under Division of Professional and Strategic Development, restructured as Elementary School Initiatives Branch in Oct. 2001.
Elementary School Initiatives Branch formed in July 2000 as Elementary and Middle School Initiatives within Division of Professional and Strategic Development. In Oct. 2001, it split into two branches: Elementary School Initiatives; and Middle School Initiatives. Branches rejoined in July 2002 as Elementary and Middle School Initiatives Branch and split again in 2005.
Moved from Division of Instruction and reconstituted as Equity Assurance and Compliance Office under Administration on July 1, 2002.
Within Division of Rehabilitation Services under Business Support Services, renamed Human Resources and Facilities Management in 1997.
Under Division of Student and School Services, functions dispersed to other branches in Dec. 1999.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, renamed Interagency Collaboration Branch in Jan. 2013.
Staff: Marquita D. Friday (410) 767-0183; e-mail: marquita.friday@maryland.gov
Sheldon K. Caplis, Co-Chair
Lynne M. Gilli, Ed.D., Co-Chair
Blake Allison; Donald Arnold; Kulley A. W. Bancroft; Diane Bell-McKoy; Jennifer Bodensiek; John H. Cammack; Chris Conway; Marquita D. Friday; Robert Ganem; Wendy Gordon; Betty Habershon; James Harris; Mary Anne Hewitt; Thomas Hipp; George S. Jankiewicz; Raymond Leone; Rita Lowman; Robin McKinney; Nahib Moghadam; Lourdes Montes-Greenan; Kathleen Murphy; Donna R. Olszewski; J. Michael Riley; Stuart L. Ritter; Rodney J. Staatz; Dana M. Stein; Jane R. Stern; Margaret O. Woodside.
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Marquita D. Friday, Co-Chair
Luke J. Rhine, Co-Chair
Diana M. Bailey; Jennifer Bodensiek; Randall C. Cerveny; Allen Cox; Mary Davis; Annette Donawa; Cheryl Doughty; Christine Hines; Tina Nelson; Debra Larson; Tenikka LeBlanc; G. Michael Linkins; Marjorie R. Lohnes; Donna R. Olszewski; Rex Shepard; Judith Spector; Brian C. Tate, Esq.; Danielle Thron; Teresa Willis.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, merged with Specialized Services Branch to form Resource Management and Monitoring Branch in July 2013.
Reorganized as Finance and Administration in July 2013.
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, functions reassigned to a section under Adult Education and Literacy Services Branch in 1996.
Goals 2000 Program began in 1995 when State Superintendent of Schools formed Strategic Planning Unit to conduct short- and long-term planning for Department divisions. Unit in 1997 was renamed Grants and Goals 2000. In May 1999, it became Goals 2000 Program and transferred to Office of Research and Development, which became Division of Professional and Strategic Development in July 2000.
Within the Division of Certification and Accreditation, Grant Program Initiative Branch formed in 1981 as Staff Development Branch. In 1994, Branch became part of Division of Instruction and Staff Development, and in July 2000 moved to Division of Professional and Strategic Development. In October 2001, Branch restructured as Professional Development Grants Branch which became part of Division of Leadership Development in 2003. Branch assumed its current name in July 2005, and was placed under Division of Academic Reform and Innovation in October 2010.
High School and Postsecondary Initiatives Branch began in July 2000 under Division of Professional and Strategic Development. Branch coordinated high school improvement initiatives, and worked on ways to improve student performance and high school school accountability. Leadership training for high school principals was coordinated and evaluated by Branch.
Under Division of Business Services, reorganized as Office of Human Resources and moved under Administration.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, reorganized as Early Childhood Intervention and Education Branch in Sept. 2008.
Under Division of Planning, Results, and Information Management, renamed Accountability Branch under Division of Accountability and Assessment in July 2004.
Under Planning, Results, and Information Management Division, renamed Information Technology Branch in July 1999.
Under Division of Planning, Results, and Information Management, functions contracted out in July 2003.
In July 2001, renamed Office of Information Technology, and moved from Division of Planning, Results, and Information Management to Office of Deputy State Superintendent for Administration.
Tiara D. Booker-Dwyer, Chair
Beth A. Allshouse; Lisa Brown; Emily A. Dow, Ph.D.; Marcella E. Franczkowski; Mary L. Gable; Shawn Gardner; Michele J. Guyton, Ph.D.; Jennifer Martin; Dana M. McCauley, Ed.D.; Mary McCormick, Ph.D.; Afie Mirshah-Nayar; Ellie Mitchell; Nichelle D. Owens; Marla L. Posey-Moss; Gabriel D. Rose; Neil Ross; M. Joy Schaefer; Renee M. Spence; Robert A. (Andy) Warner; Laura E. Weeldreyer; Robin E. Ziegler.
Staff: John Sarbanes (410) 767-0552; e-mail:
jsarbane@msde.state.md.us
Barbara Kerr Howe, Chair
Sanford V. Teplitzky; Craig A. Thompson.
Instruction and Academic Acceleration started in 1988 when Bureau of Educational Development formed. Bureau reorganized as School Improvement Services Office in 1992. In Jan. 2003, it became Instruction and Academic Acceleration.
Under Division of Instruction, renamed Instructional Assessment and Professional Development in July 2012.
Under Division of Instruction, reorganized as Curriculum and Administration in Sept. 2002.
Staff: Gillian F. Lewis (410) 230-2454; e-mail: jlewis@lbph.lib.md.us
Michael L. Gosse, Ph.D., Chair (chosen by Governor)
Bonnie Beacher; Maureen A. Beck; Annetta J. Carter; Penelope I. Chambers; Elizabeth Delfs, Esq.; Carline M. Haga; Lynn A. Herstein; JoAnn L. Hutchinson; Gillian F. Lewis; Edward M. McCoyd, Esq.; Tiffany L. Miles; Lloyd G. Rasmussen; Patrick M. Sheehan; Stacy S. Skelly. Terms expire 2010.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, merged with Program Administration and Support Branch in June 2001 to form Program Administration, Support, and Staff Development Branch.
Under Division of Instruction, reorganized as Instructional Technology and School Library Media Services Branch, July 1, 2002.
Staff: Glenda Harris (410) 767-0238; e-mail:
gharris@msde.state.md.us
Louis Brocato; Colleen A. Duffy; Glen Johnson; Martha Lehman; Kim Lewis; Kathleen McMahon; Willie A. Washington, Jr.
Under Administration, functions assumed by Audit Office in July 2002.
Staff: Shane McCormick (410) 767-0461; e-mail: shane.mccormick@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/jsephb1607/index.aspx
Under Division of Instruction, reorganized as separate sections under Curriculum Development Branch in Sept. 2002.
Under Division of Instruction, functions split between Curriculum and Instructional Programs in July 2003.
Under Division of Professional and Strategic Development, Maryland Academic Intervention and Support Program was created in 2000 (Chapter 492, Acts of 2000). It coordinated granting of funds to local school systems for students with deficiencies in reading or mathematics (prekindergarten through 5th grade).
Staff: Valerie A. Emrich (410) 767-0382; e-mail: valerie.emrich@maryland.gov
Under Division of Library Development and Services, replaced by Maryland State Library Board in July 2017 (Chapters 337 & 338, Acts of 2017).
Under Division of Student, Family and School Support, transferred to Maryland Department of Health in Oct. 2017 (Chapter 199, Acts of 2017).
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MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION TASK FORCE
Staff: Dara Zeehandelaar Shaw, Ph.D. (410) 767-0473; e-mail: dara.shaw@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/mhsgtf/index.aspx
Dara Zeehandelaar Shaw, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Carol A. Williamson, Ed.D., Co-Chair
Eileen D. Abel, Ph.D.; George P. Arlotto, Ed.D.; Marc J. Cohen, Ed.D.; Faith Connolly, Ph.D.; Jennifer Davis; Emily A. Dow, Ph.D.; David DuLac; Rachel E. Durham, Ph.D.; Jason Dykstra; Mary L. Gable; Brendan Gallagher; Anna W. Gavin; Terry R. Gilleland, Jr.; Kenneth J. Goncz; Michele Jenkins Guyton, Ph.D.; Justin M. Hartings, Ph.D.; Brandon Hill; Angela Holocker, Ed.D.; Carly L. Hviding; Elizabeth M. Kameen, Esq.; Karen King-Sheridan; Michael J. Kiphart; Alice Kukapa; Jennifer Love; Safwan Masood; Kia M. McDaniel; Charles McDaniels, Jr.; Kelly Meissner; Alissa Peltzman; Kelly Ruby; Rudy Ruiz; Barbara A. Schmertz; Nancy S. Shapiro, Ph.D.; James Scott Smith; Richard Tyler; Peaches A. Wilson; Grace Wu; Jason Wu.
In Jan. 2018, State Superintendent of Schools convened Maryland High School Graduation Task Force.
Staff: Donna M. Watts (410) 767-0355
Francis (Skip) Fennell, Ed.D., Chair
Robert Balfanz, Ph.D.; Honi Bamberger; Charles E. Barkley; Gary W. Bauer; Rebecca Berg, Ph.D.; Olivia Boswell; Patricia F. Campbell, Ph.D.; Karen B. Campbell; David Chia; Andy Dotterweich; James T. Fey, Ph.D.; S. Thomas Gorski; Linda Gosson; Keith Harmeyer; Susan Higley; Phyllis Kaplan; Michele Krantz; Carvel LaCurts; John Langley; Gary Martin; Richard Melzer; Paul Mills; Jack Pettit; Virginia H. Pilato, Ph.D.; Nancy Priselac; Frederick Thomas; Bonnie Ward; Tad Watanabe, Ph.D.; Georgia Wensell; Edmonia T. Yates, Ph.D.
Under Division of Rehabilitation Services, renamed Workforce and Technology Center in Sept. 2001.
Established in 1989 by State Board of Education, Maryland School Performance Assessment Program evaluated local education. Each spring, students in grades 3, 5, and 8 were tested in reading, mathematics, writing, language, science, and social studies. Results evaluated schools, with no scores for individual students.
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Deborah Drown; Ann H. Dwyer; Ralph Fessler; Frederick Foreman; Christopher Lambert; Donald A. Manekin; Laura Nossel; Marilyn J. Praisner.
In 1994, Maryland School-Based Health Center Initiative started as Maryland Making the Grade within Office for Children, Youth, and Families. It was renamed Maryland School-Based Health Center Initiative in January 1998 and, from 1996, had been supported by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. In July 2005, Initiative transferred from Office for Children, Youth, and Families to State Department of Education as Maryland School-Based Health Care Policy Office (Chapter 585, Acts of 2005).
(410) 767-0313
Under Division of Library Development and Services, transferred to Maryland State Library Agency in July 2017 (Chapters 337 & 338, Acts of 2017).
Under Division of Student and School Services, reorganized as Student Service Learning in June 2004.
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Patricia M. Richardson, Ph.D., Chair
Nancy Jane Adams; Pam Alexander; Karen K. Brown; A. Karen Blair, Ed.D.; JoAnne L. Carter; Andrew Cary; Suzanne Clewell, Ph.D.; Joseph G. Czarnecki, Ph.D.; Roseanne Fisher; John T. Guthrie, Ph.D.; Diane Hoffman; Judy Ramoy Johnstone, Ph.D.; Barbara Jones; Maggie Kennedy; Sandra Marx; Patricia Morris, Ed.D.; Peter L. McCallum, Ed.D.; Nancy Michelson, Ed.D.; John O'Flavahan, Ph.D.; Pamela J. Ruff; Deborah Taylor; Judith N. Thelen, Ph.D.; David M. Trudnak; Carol A. Williamson, Ed.D.
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Michael E. Hickey, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Donald Barron, Co-Chair
Helen Becker; Wendy Boardman; C. Thomas Bowmann; Dane Coleman; Elizabeth Crosby; Gerald R. DeGrange; Deborah Glinowiecki; Rochelle Ingram; Nicole Kim; Ted Knight; Kent W. Kreamer; Chris Nunzio; Jacqueline Pipkin; Roger Plunkett; Dorthea Pressey; Cynthia Rodgers; David D. Rudolph; Franklin L. Tull; Wayne Walbrecher.
Staff: Nancy A. Carey (410) 767-0441; e-mail: ncarey@msde.state.md.us
Hanne B. Mawhinney, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Colleen P. Seremet, Ed.D., Co-Chair
Kim M. Bobola; Nancy A. Carey; Carol Corwell-Martin; Kevin Dennehy; Paul Dunford; Clara B. Floyd; Leslie Hammond; Darren R. Hornbeck; Ann L. Hummer; Thea Jones; Julie Kimball; Rebekah Loker; Jeffrey A. Maher; Kalisha T. Miller; Pamela Morgan, Ph.D.; Kathy O'Dell, Ph.D.; Katharine M. Oliver; Jana Palmer; Margaret E. Pfaff, Ph.D.; Thomas Proffitt, Ed.D.; John E. Smeallie, Ed.D.; Phyllis M. Sunshine, Ph.D.; Carol A. Williamson, Ed.D.; Alexis Willing; Willie G. Woods.
Staff: Maria Teresa Schaeffer (410) 767-0296; e-mail: m-pac@msde.state.md.us
Esther Parker, Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Rev. Vaughn Adams, Sr.; Jovani Alexis; Kristin Brown; JoAnne L. Carter; Karen Colvin; Larry Crouse; Aaron Deal; Kirstie Durr; Peter Fernandez; Larry Gaines; Sam Georgiou; Rev. John A. Heath; Monica Heinsohn; Shelia Helton-Ingram; William Hill; Terri Hopkins; Shawn Johnson; Kay Kelley; Stephanie Kirby; Jean Lewis; Samuel Macer; Georgiana Maszcenski; Tonya Miles; Marva Mitchell; Mary Jo Neil; LaVerne Nicholson-Sykes; Christina Park; Jessica Pearsall; Richard Scott; Nancy Spence; Jessica Strauss; Howard Tutman.
Formerly under Division of Instruction, functions transferred in Sept. 2002 to Career and Technology Education Instructional Branch under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning.
In July 2000, Middle School Initiatives Branch originated as Elementary and Middle School Initiatives within Division of Professional and Strategic Development. In Oct. 2001, it split into two branches: Elementary School Initiatives; and Middle School Initiatives. Branches rejoined in July 2002 as Elementary and Middle School Initiatives Branch and split again in 2005.
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Mary L. Gable, Co-Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools) (410) 767-0349; e-mail: mgable@msde.state.md.us
Gerald E. Scarborough, Ph.D., Co-Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools) (410) 588-5288; e-mail: gerald.scarborough@hcps.org
Ilene J. Swirnow, Co-Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools) (410) 767-5317; e-mail: iswirnow@msde.state.md.us
Mita Badshah; Kim M. Bobolah; Debra Calvert; Mark Conrad; Patrick C. Crain; Carrie Crawford; Michelle Dressel; Pamela Edwards; R. Lorraine Fulton, Ed.D.; Keith Gayler; Catherine E. (Kate) Gilbert; Lynne M. Gilli, Ed.D.; Ann Glazer; Margaret Golibersuch; Donna C. Hanlin; Scott Harrington; Gemma Hoskins; Linda Jackson; Michael Johnson; Hayley B. Jones; Stacey Kopnitsky; Deborah Kraft; Sheila LoCastro; Kim Long; Philip Lynch; Mary M. (Maggie) Madden; Brenda E. McCartney, Ed.D.; Mary Ann Mears; Deborah Montgomery; Jayne E. Moore; Pam Morgan; Anthony D. Pack; Dennis A. Pataniczek, Ed.D.; Marilyn Perez; Dennis Queen; David Reeder; Carl D. Roberts, Ph.D.; Kathy M. Seay; Colleen P. Seremet, Ed.D.; Margaret Sherrod; John E. Smeallie, Ed.D.; Debra J. Speed; Kate Stephansky; Ronald A. Thomas; Andrew Todd; Betty Weller; Sharon West; Marian White-Hood; Kenneth D. Witmer, Jr., Ph.D.
Under Division of Special Education, renamed Community and Interagency Services Branch, July 1, 1997.
Under Business Services, reorganized in July 2002 as School and Community Nutrition Programs Branch, with transportation functions moved to Office of Pupil Transportation.
Under Chief of Staff, renamed Office of Communications and Partnerships in Oct. 2016.
Under School Effectiveness, renamed Office of Communications, Partnerships, and Recognition in Sept. 2019.
Under Division of Student, Family and School Support, disbanded in Aug. 2013 due to lack of funding.
Under Division of Instruction, transferred to Division of Early Childhood Development as Early Learning Branch in July 2005.
Under Office of State Superintendent of Schools, renamed Office of Government Relations in July 2018.
Under Office of State Superintendent of Schools, restructured as Office of Education Policy and Governmental Relations in Dec. 2014.
Under Teaching and Learning, renamed School, Teacher and Principal Improvement in July 2018.
Under Office of State Superintendent of Schools, merged with Communications and Policy Branch of Division of Academic Policy to form Office of Communications, Partnerships, and Grants in July 2013.
Under Division of Rehabilitation Services, formed as Office of Communications and Community Relations. As Office of Program and Community Support, it worked through four programs: Client Assistance; Program Support; Public Information and Planning; and Volunteer Services.
Reorganized as Division of Professional and Strategic Development in July 2000.
Under Teaching and Learning, renamed Office of Research in July 2018.
Under Teaching and Learning, renamed Office of Leadership Development and School Improvement in Aug. 2018.
Under Office of State Superintendent of Schools, Office of Special Projects became responsible for oversight of Maryland's residential boarding schools in 2009. That oversight transferred to Office of School Innovations in April 2014.
Under Division of Accountability and Assessment, renamed Planning and Assessment Branch in 2004.
Under Division of Leadership Development, reorganized as Grant Program Initiatives Branch.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, restructured as Program Administration and Staff Development Branch.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, restructured as Student Achievement and Professional Development Branch in Sept. 2008.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, merged in June 2001 with Instructional Support and Staff Development Branch to form Program Administration, Support, and Staff Development Branch.
Under Division of Rehabilitation Services, renamed Business Support Services in Jan. 1997.
Under Division of Business Services, renamed Financing Reporting Coordination Branch in Feb. 2001.
Under Division of Early Childhood Development, functions merged into Collaboration and Program Improvement Branch in Nov. 2008.
Under Division of Special Education, renamed Instructional Support and Staff Development Branch on July 1, 1997.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services.
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed in 1997 as Career Technology Systems Support Branch.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, renamed Performance Support and Technical Assistance Branch in 2016.
Under Division of Library Development and Services, transferred to Maryland State Library Agency in July 2017 (Chapters 337 & 338, Acts of 2017).
Under Compensatory Education and Support Services Division, renamed Student Services and Alternative Programs Branch in 1999.
Under School Effectiveness, restructured as Pupil Transportation and Emergency Services Office in July 2018.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, reorganized as Special Education Administration and Quality Assurance Branch in Sept. 2008.
James H. DeGraffenreidt, Jr., Co-Chair
Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Backed by historic levels of federal financial support, federal Race-to-the-Top Program was a national competition for states to lead the way in school reforms. It was designed to narrow school-readiness gap for children in poverty, English-language learners, and those with disabilities.
Under Division of Instruction, renamed Schools under Local Reconstitution Branch and moved to Division of Professional and Strategic Development in Oct. 2001.
Within Office of State Superintendent of Schools, renamed Resource Development and Grants Management Office in July 2000.
Under Division of Planning, Results, and Information Management, renamed Information Management Branch in July 1999.
In Jan. 2003, reorganized as Communications and Strategic Planning Office.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, and as part of SPecialized Services Branch, renamed Autism Waiver and Health-Related Services Section in Jan. 2013.
Under Division of Academic Policy and Innovation.
Under Division of Instruction and Staff Development, renamed School Library Media Services Branch in 1997.
Abolished July 1, 2002; functions assigned to Instructional Technology and School Library Media Services Branch.
Under School Improvement Services Office, renamed Office of Research and Development in July 1997.
Last met in May 1997.
Schools under Local Reconstitution Branch organized as Challenge and Reconstituted Schools Unit in 1994. Unit became Reconstituted Schools Branch in 1996 within Division of Instruction and Staff Development. In Oct. 2001, Branch reformed as Schools under Local Reconstitution Branch and transferred to Division of Professional and Strategic Development. In July 2002, that branch combined with Special Programs Branch to form Schools Under Local Reconstitution and Special Projects Branch. In Nov. 2002, Special Projects component moved to Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, and Branch reverted to its former name.
Staff: Marcie Taylor-Thoma (410) 767-0519; e-mail: mthoma@msde.state.md.us
Margaret R. Burke, Ph.D., Co-Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Dixie L. Stack, Co-Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Jon Andes, Ed.D.; Sari J. Bennett, Ph. D.; Patricia Burnett; Deborah Cardin; Suzanne Chapelle, Ph.D.; Sylvester Conyers; Martin Creel; Rhoda M. Dorsey, Ph.D.; Patrick Dotterweich; Brad Engel; Dennis A. Fiori; Gary Gerstle, Ph.D.; Joseph M. Getty, Esq.; Geri Hastings; Louise L. Hayman; John P. Hutchinson; Carol Jarvis, Ph.D.; Ho Nguyen, Ph.D.; Toni Richardson; Caitlin Robinson; David D. Rudolph; Gerald E. Scarborough, Ph.D.; Madhu Sidhu; Alonzo T. (A.T.) Stephens; Mark Stout; Martin E. Sullivan, Ph.D.; Marcie Taylor-Thoma; Bruce A. Van Sledright, Ph.D.; John L. Wisthoff, Ph.D.; Barbara Yingling; Peter Zimmer.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, reformed as Policy and Accountability Branch in Jan. 2013.
Under Division of Library Development and Services, transferred to Maryland State Library Agency in July 2017 (Chapters 337 & 338, Acts of 2017).
Under Division of Professional and Strategic Development, merged with Schools under Local Reconstitution Branch in July 2002 to form Schools under Local Reconstitution and Special Projects Branch.
Under Division of Instruction and Staff Development, functions either were completed or reassigned on Nov. 1, 1998.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, renamed Specialized Services Branch in Jan. 2013.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, merged with Fiscal Management Branch to form Resource Management and Monitoring Branch in July 2013.
Under Division of Professional and Strategic Development, restructured as Professional Development Grants Branch in Oct. 2001.
State Advisory Committee for Adult and Community Services originated in Dec. 1979 as Advisory Committee for School-Community Centers Program within State Department of Education. In 1980, Committee was renamed State Advisory Committee for Adult and Community Services, and broadened its responsibilities to cover adult and community education. In 1993, it was made part of Workforce Investment Board (Executive Order 01.01.1993.30; Executive Order 01.01.1998.23). In 2004, it moved back to State Department of Education.
Staff: Debra L. Ward (410) 767-0355; e-mail: debra.ward@maryland.gov
Katharine M. Oliver, Co-Chair
Colleen P. Seremet, Ed.D., Co-Chair
Winter Beckles; Sharon Boettinger; Karen Catron; Linda J. Dudderar; Valerie A. Emrich; M. Constance Finney; Douglas Handy; Stephanie C. Hill; Ted E. Imes, Sr.; Shelley A. Johnson; Dennis Kirkwood; Victoria Lee; John Lemmerman; Maria Lowery; Kenneth O. McCreedy; Enrique M. Melendez; Tonya E. Miles; C. Warren Mullins; Cathy M. Nelson; Kyle Rickansrud; Carl D. Roberts, Ed.D.; Anne Spence, Ph.D.; John Staley; Donald A. Thomas, Ph.D.; Rhonda Ulmer; Carl White, Ph.D.
Staff: Norma Allen; Michelle Dunkle; Virginia H. Pilato, Ph.D. (410) 767-0390
Thomas D. Proffitt, Ph.D., Chair
Kathy Angeletti; Susan Arisman, Ph.D.; Marilyn Barber; Patricia Basila; Christopher Blake; Ginny Buckner, Ed.D.; Pamela Burger; Howard A. Burnett; Julius Chapman, Ed.D.; Robert Chapman; Brenda Conley, Ed.D.; David Cooper; M. Kirk DeBeal; Roxana Della Vecchia, Ph.D.; Russ Fazio; Clara Floyd; R. Lorraine Fulton, Ed.D.; Karen Ganjon; Cheri Jefferson; Diane Lesser, Ph.D.; Maureen L. McDonough, Ph.D.; Barbara M. Palmer, Ph.D.; Dennis A. Pataniczek, Ed.D.; Kenneth W. Pool, Ed.D.; Jill Schultz; Karen Shafer; Donna L. Wiseman.
Under Division of Professional and Strategic Developments, functions dispersed to other branches in Oct. 2001.
Within Office of State Superintendent of Schools, renamed in 1997 as Grants and Goals 2000.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, reformed as Programmatic Support and Technical Assistance Branch in Jan. 2013.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, functions transferred to Student Achievement and Professional Development Branch in Sept. 2008.
Staff: Donna R. Riley (410) 767-0858; e-mail:
driley@msde.state.md.us
Carol Ann Heath-Baglin, Ed.D., Co-Chair
JoAnne L. Carter, Co-Chair
Edward Barber; Susan Barrett; Virginia L. Cieslicki; James Doolan; James Dryden; Ellen Feifarek, M.D.; Clara Floyd; Revanette Gilmore; Edward Horsey; Ken Jackson; Addys Karunaratne, Ph.D.; Kent Kreamer; Marcia R. Lathroum; Min Leong; James P. McComb; Diane McGowan; Dana Murray; Kelli Nelson; Jessica Pearsall; Deborah Peterson; William Prestianni; Carol Quirk, Ph.D.; James M. Raley; Donna R. Riley; Martha J. Roulette; Diane Sakwa; John Sanders; Leslie Seid-Margolis; Sharon Starkey; Jane Walker; Albert A. Zachik, M.D.
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed in 1997 as Career Technology Student Support Branch.
Under Division of Student, Family and School Support, renamed Student Services and Strategic Planning Branch in 2012.
Under Division of Leadership Development, Succession Initiatives Branch was established in July 2005. To improve school achievement for every Maryland child, Branch worked to build and sustain State's network of principals, assistant principals, administrators and teachers who provide leadership within public school system. For assistant school principals and potential school leaders, Branch developed, implemented, and coordinated programs for professional development opportunities. Branch also assisted local school systems in creating their own programs to assure quality and quantity of persons trained and prepared for leadership positions in public school system.
Renamed Superintendent's Family Engagement Council in 2010.
Staff: Patricia L. Bennett (410) 767-0168; e-mail: pbennett@msde.state.md.us
Edwin F. Hale, Sr., Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Linda D. Burgee, Ed.D.; JoAnn Crandall, Ph.D.; Christopher Eddings; Maggi Gaines; Gerald A. Heeger, Ph.D.; Fred D. Mason; Frances W. Miller, Thomas Perez; Ronald S. Pugsley.
Under Division of Special Education, reorganized as Program Evaluation and Compliance Branch in July 1998.
Formerly under Maryland State Library for Blind and Physically Handicapped, closed in Dec. 1996 due to severe budget cuts. Center functions were assumed by Maryland State Library for Blind and Physically Handicapped.
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Carol Ann Heath-Baglin, Ed.D., Co-Chair (410) 767-0238
Leslie A. Wilson, Ph.D., Co-Chair (410) 767-0090
Ester Adams; Selene A. Almazon, Esq.; Supreet Anand; Stephen C. Bounds, Esq.; Linda Carter Ferrier; Charlene Cooper Boston, Ph.D.; R. Daniel Cunningham, Jr., Ed.D.; Michelle Daley; Sonia Diaz, Ed.D.; Lynne Ewing; Mary Ann Fairchild; Thomas B. Field; William H. Fields; Clara B. Floyd; Jodi French, PsyD.; Mary L. Gable; Debi Gartland, Ph.D.; Keith Gayler; Erin M. Gibson, Esq.; Allan Gorsuch; Barbara Granger; James Gresham; Gloria Maria Grimsley; Jacqueline C. Haas; Patrick J. McCormick III, Esq.; Mary Jo Neil; Kelli Nelson; Ronald A. Peiffer, Ed.D.; Catherine A. Raggio; Donna R. Riley; Joan M. Rothgeb; Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D.; Leslie S. Margolis, Esq.; Jack R. Smith; Gene Streagle; Wendell D. Teets, Ed.D.; Shelley L. Tinney; Jane A. Walker; James M. Walsh, Ed.D.; Lois B. Wions; Sheree Witt; Carey M. Wright, Ed.D.; Marie Yuran.
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/stateboard/Pages/AAEEBB/index.aspx
Vermelle D. Greene, Ph.D.,Chair
Gail H. Bates, Co-Chair
Joan A. Mele-McCarthy, D.A., Co-Chair
Marcia A. Sprankle, Ed.D., Co-Chair
Inez N. Clagett; Hampton E. Conway III; Tracey Cottman; Julius E. Davis, Ed.D.; Nicole N. Fisher; Ramon B. Goings, Ed.D.; Theo Holt, Ph.D.; Daryl C. Howard, Ph.D.; John E. Howard, Ed.D.; Philip Johnson; Dwayne Jones; Andrea M. Kane, Ph.D.; Alysia D. Lee; Jocelyn Potts; Diane Roberts; Desmond Williams; Juan M. Wilder, Sr.
Staff: Ronald A. Peiffer, Ed.D. (410) 767-0473; e-mail: rpeiffer@msde.state.md.us
Sheldon K. Caplis, Chair
Jann Barber; Mary Baskar; Cascelia Burgess; Jon S. Cardin; Robin P. Church, Ed.D.; Trish DeWitt; Charles I. Ecker, Ph.D.; Sandra Erickson; Tanya Ferguson; Steve Ferrara; Clara B. Floyd; Harry T. Fogle, Ed.D.; Sharon Gardener; Kalman R. Hettleman; Patrick J. Hogan; Mary Horsmon; Leslie S. Margolis, Esq.; Mary Ann Mathews; Mary Jo Neill; Kelli Nelson; Debra Neubert, Ph.D.; Patricia B. O'Neill; Esther Parker; James Peters; Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D.; Ann-Marie Spakowski; Aditi Srivastav; Leroy J. Tompkins, Ed.D.; Maria C. Torres-Queral, Ph.D.; Joan Valentine; Joseph Warfield; A. Barbara Wheeler, Ed.D.; Karen Whitehurst; Jacquelyn Wilhelm; Sheree P. Witt; Carolyn M. Wood, Ph.D.
Staff: A. Skipp Sanders, Ed.D. (410) 767-0464; e-mail: ssanders@msde.state.md.us
Dunbar Brooks, Co-Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Orlan M. Johnson, Esq., Co-Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Angela D. Alsobrooks, Esq.; Grady Armstrong, Ed.D.; Rushern L. Baker III; Stanley F. Battle, Ph.D.; Charlene C. Boston, Ph.D.; Joann A. Boughman, Ph.D.; Michael Bowden; A. Wade Boykin, Ph.D.; James Brockington; Jesse E. Buggs, Jr.; Julia Burgos; Sterlind Burke; Omari Daniel; Barbara S. Dezmon, Ph.D.; Earl El-Amin; Anne Osborn Emery, Ph.D.; Marietta A. English; Clara B. Floyd; Sharon Fries-Britt, Ph.D.; Irwin L. Goldstein, Ph.D.; Rev. John A. Heath; Bobby G. Henry, Jr., Esq.; Jarod Hightower; Andre J. Hornsby, Ed.D.; Carlessia A. Hussein, Dr.P.H.; Frederick C. Hutchinson; Dawn Kum, Ph.D.; Mary Ann Matthews; Marlene C. McLaurin; Robert M. Moore III, Ph.D.; Linda M. Nabb; Uchenna Okoji; Kenneth Oliver, Esq.; Esther Parker; Richard A. Rowe; Gordon Sampson; A. Skipp Sanders, Ed.D.; Edward W. Shirley, Ed.D.; Anthony E. Sims, Ph.D.; Jerry Stamper; Richard J. Steinke; Samuel C. Stringfield, Ph.D.; Frank Tull; Charles Turner; Jerry D. Weast, Ph.D.; Ronald A. Williams, Ph.D.
Staff: Deborah D. Nelson, Ph.D. (410) 767-0294; e-mail: deborah.nelson@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/tfrs/index.aspx
Deborah D. Nelson, Ph.D., Co-Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Staff: Mary L. Gable (410) 767-0472; e-mail: mary.gable@maryland.gov
Sylvia A. Lawson, Ph.D. (410) 767-0464; e-mail: sylvia.lawson@maryland.gov
Miya T. Simpson, Ph.D. (410) 767-0467; e-mail: miya.simpson@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/stateboard/Pages/tfsdr/index.aspx
Vermelle D. Greene, Ph.D., Chair
Cheryl A. Bost; Carmen A. Brown; Gavin Brown; Gail C. Bussell; Jon E. Carrier; Louis M. D'Ambrosio; Marietta A. English; Dwayne Jones; Andrea M. Kane, Ph.D.; Sylvia A. Lawson, Ph.D.; Joshua Omolola; C. Tolbert Rowe; Elliott L. Schoen; Michael B. Sedgwick.
Staff: Kelly E. Smink-Meadows (410) 767-0407; e-mail: kelly.meadows@maryland.gov
Sarah D. Spross, Chair
Tess Blumenthal; Amanda S. Conn, Esq.; Emily A. Dow, Ph.D.; Marietta A. English; Linda Gronberg-Quinn; Deborah S. Kraft, Ph.D.; Sylvia A. Lawson, Ph.D.; Jin Schrattenecker; Nancy S. Shapiro, Ph.D.; Rowena Shurn; Jack R. Smith, Ph.D.; Annette Wallace; Laura E. Weeldreyer.
Under Division of Instruction, combined with Assessment to form Assessment and Professional Development in July 2004.
Staff: James V. Foran, Ed.D. (410) 767-0589; e-mail: jforan@msde.state.md.us
Patricia S. Florestano, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Edward L. Root, Ed.D., Co-Chair
Patricia Alexander; Stuart M. Bounds, Ph.D.; Mary A. Cary; James P. Clements, Ph.D.; Marietta A. English; Patricia A. Foerster; Gino J. Gemignani, Jr.; Michelle Hammond; William R. Hite, Jr., Ed.D.; Sherri Lind Hughes, Ph.D.; Brenda L. Hurbanis, Ed.D.; Arthur T. Johnson, Ph.D.; Bernard V. Khoury, Ph.D.; Carroll McGillin; Javier Miyares; Elizabeth M. Morgan, Ph.D.; Mary Jo Neil; Jonathan D. O'Neil; Eric Rice, Ph.D.; Ronald X. Roberson; T. Joan Robinson, Ph.D.; Sallie Hays Sarelas; Sr. Sharon Slear, Ph.D.; John E. Smeallie, Ed.D.; Wayne Thibeault; Karen A. Verbeke, Ph.D.; Richard T. Walker, Ph.D.; Donna L. Wiseman, Ph.D.
Staff: Sharon Komornik (410) 767-0555; e-mail: skomorni@msde.state.md.us
Alicia L. Mezu, Co-Chair
Edward F. (Ned) Sparks, Co-Chair
Kevin E. Crutchfield, M.D.; Joyce A. Dantzler; Cheryl D. De Pinto, M.D.; Gary A. Dix, M.D.; Gerard A. Gioia, Ph.D.; Gregory LeGrand; John Lopez; Michael W. Mason; Wendell H. McKay, M.D.; T. J. Morgan; Mary Nasuta, R.N.; Gregory A. Penczek; Bryan Thomas Pugh; Andrew C. Roper, Ph.D.; Deborah C. Somerville, R.N.; Gaby von Nordheim; Andrew Warner; Michael L. Williams.
George J. Funaro, Ph.D., Executive Director (410) 767-0439
web: www.msde.state.md.us/Visionary_Panel/index.html
Sr. Helen Amos, Co-Chair
John F. (Jack) Jennings, Co-Chair
Raymond V. (Buzz) Bartlett; Kay G. Bienen; Sharon Blake; Debbie Bostian; Dunbar Brooks; Phyllis B. Brotman; Linda Chamberlain; Jay C. Chunn, Ph.D.; Michael Cohen; Dane A. Coleman; Bonnie S. Copeland, Ph.D.; Lorraine A. Costella, Ph.D.; Calvin Disney; Ralph Fessler, Ph.D.; Patricia A. Foerster; Sandra H. French; Harold Gray; Bryant Hall; Michael E. Hickey, Ph.D.; Murray K. Hoy, J.D.; Jann Jackson; Donna L. Jacobs, Esq.; Karen R. Johnson; Cynthia Kunckle; Donald N. Langenberg, Ph.D.; Min Leong; Michael Mark; Irving Pressley McPhail, Ph.D.; Scott Pfeifer; Henry J. Raymond, Ph.D.; Elaine Ryan, Ed.D.; Walter Sondheim, Jr.; Linda Storey; June E. Streckfus; Alvin Thornton, Ph.D.; Jerry D. Weast, Ph.D.
ACCOUNTABILITY TASK GROUP
Michael Cohen, Chair
Dane A. Coleman, Co-Chair
Min Leong, Co-Chair
Cynthia Kunckle, Co-Chair
Jerry D. Weast, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Michael E. Hickey, Ph.D., Chair
Dunbar Brooks, Co-Chair
Bonnie S. Copeland, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Phyllis B. Brotman, Chair
Calvin Disney, Co-Chair
Ralph Fessler, Ph.D., Co-Chair
At request of State Superintendent of Schools, Web-Based Learning Project Steering Committee began its work in Dec. 2000. Under Division of Instruction, Committee developed an implementation plan and funding strategy to bring Internet-based learning (including credit courses) to teachers and students statewide. Plan was to include nontraditional learning opportunities and financial options, and use resources already developed by other states and Southern Regional Education Board.
Staff: Michelle E. Daley (410) 767-0359; e-mail: michelle.daley@maryland.gov
Walter J. Sallee, Co-Chair
Under Division of Library Development and Services, transferred to Maryland State Library Agency in July 2017 (Chapters 337 & 338, Acts of 2017).
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