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Maryland’s Race to the Top
ApplicationFrom National Leader to World Class
August 11, 2010Submitted on behalf of 843,861 public school
studentsR e d a c
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The Maryland Plan
Standards and Assessments
Data Systems
Great Teachers and Leaders
Turning Around Low-achieving Schools
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Maryland’s Team
Martin O’MalleyGovernor of Maryland
Nancy S. GrasmickState Superintendent of Schools
William Hite, Jr. Superintendent, Prince George’s County Public Schools
James V. ForanProject Director, Race to the Top Application
Colleen SeremetAssistant State Superintendent, Division of Instruction
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Education – The State’s Economic Engine
“America cannot lead in the 21st Century
unless we also have the best educated,
most competitive work force in the world.”
- President Barack Obama
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Maryland - Leading the Nation
In the Top 2 States for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2010
Nation’s # 1 Education System
- Education Week, 2009 & 2010
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Maryland’s Starting Point
For the 2nd straight year, Maryland was ranked #1: Education Week -- the top school system in the nation Newsweek Magazine’s -- highest percentage of rigorous
high schools in the nation College Board – percent participation and scores for
Advanced Placement exams
4th highest percentage nationally in performance of African-American students on AP tests
Percentage of Hispanic students who achieved mastery continued to outpace the nation on AP tests
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Other Measures
NAEP Improvement
Achievement Gap Closing
Decreased Dropout Rate
Increased Graduation Rate
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State Superintendent
Office of Academic Reform and Innovation
NOTE: The Assurance Facilitators will all be Assistant State Superintendents to ensure cooperation and collaboration among divisions.
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Participation
LEA participation – 22 of 24 LEAs 94% of high-poverty schools 79% of all students in the state 77% of minority students 85% of students in poverty
Union participation – 2 of 24 Baltimore City
• 51.5% of high-poverty schools in the State• 92% minority population
Prince George’s County• 21% of high-poverty schools in the State• 95% minority population
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Maryland’s Future
Maryland will… eliminate the achievement gap; graduate all students college/career ready; and move from national leader to world-class.
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What will LEA superintendents see?
“My goal is to make every single person in the city accountable for the success of our kids.”
Dr. Andres Alonso, Chief Executive Officer, Baltimore City Public Schools
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What will principals see?
Fair evaluation system for himself/herself with the clear focus on student growth
Fair evaluation system for teachers with the clear focus on student growth
Multiple professional development opportunities for me and my teachers
Better teacher candidates from a variety of preparation programs
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What will principals see?
Curriculum based on clear and rigorous standards Assessments that will provide information on
student growth, inform instruction, and measure college and career readiness
Technology infrastructure that significantly expands capacity
Better data (e.g., student performance dashboards) and resulting ability to pinpoint interventions
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What will teachers see?
Evaluation System Fair with clear focus on student growth Clear definition of effectiveness Clear feedback from my principal
Professional Development My plan Online Instructional Toolkit Induction Program
Certification System Rated effective Show mastery of professional development outcomes
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What will students see?
More difficult classes and assignments User-friendly technology with a variety of resources Effective teachers in every classroom who differentiated
instruction Teachers planning together and providing individualized
improvement plans for struggling students A diploma that means something
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Why Maryland?
…From National Leader to World Class