Maryland State Department of Education

Welcome to MSDE

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

Class of 2009 Successfully Meeting Assessment Requirements

Resources for parents

Useful links for students

Information for educators and prospective educators

News Releases and Videos


		TEACHER SHORTAGES CONTINUE THROUGHOUT MARYLAND (October 31, 2008)



		STATE SUPERINTENDENT CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION DAY (October 30, 2008)



		Master Plan Updates (October 29, 2008)
		This video illustrates the process of preparing and reviewing annual updates to Master Plans by Maryland school systems and MSDE. It was prepared for new members of the State Board and shown at the October meeting.

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Highlights

	National Middle School Environmental Literacy Assessment (NELA)
	Comcast Parent Involvement Matters Award
	High School Assessments (HSAs)/Bridge Plan
	AutismConnectMD
	BRAC
	Teacher of the Year Awards
	A Practical Guide to Accelerating Student Achievement Across Cultures
	Citi Salute to Friends of Education
	Foreign Language Translations
	Maryland State Department of Education Directory of Services
	Grants
	Supplemental Educational Services
	PRIDE: Maryland Public Schools
	Charter Schools
	Teacher Professional Development
	Teacher Awards
	A Tiered Instructional Approach to Support Achievement for All Students, June 2008
	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

Educational Services

	Public Libraries
	Rehabilitation Services

Related Sites

	Maryland Governor's Site
	High School Assessments (HSAs)/Bridge Plan
	Nonpublic Schools
	MDK12.org
	GED
	Maryland Virtual Learning Opportunities
	MD Report Card
	Teacher Education
	No Child Left Behind
	The Teacher Center
	Certification
	Maryland Emergency Management Agency

Recent Reports

	Maryland Teacher Staffing Report 2008-2010
	MD Teacher Shortage Task Force Report, June 2008
	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
	Fact Book 2006-2007
	A Tiered Instructional Approach to Support Achievement for All Students, June 2008

Publications