Maryland

Maryland is home to one-fifth of the Mid-Atlantic Region's school enrollment and falls in the middle of the region's five states: larger than DC and Delaware, but smaller than New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Maryland's districts correspond to each of the state's counties, with the exception of Baltimore City and Edison Schools. It has 24 school districts, serving an ethnically diverse student population, with minority students approaching a majority.

Key Resources at Maryland Department of Education

· MDE main website
· The Maryland report card
· School improvement in Maryland
· Voluntary state curriculum
· Maryland school assessment
· Maryland teacher professional development standards

Maryland Department of Education Initiatives to Meet Key NCLB Requirements

· MD standards, assessments, and curricula
· MD statewide accountability system
· MD statewide technical assistance system