ADULT EDUCATION & LITERACY SERVICES BRANCH
Effective July 1, 2009, transferred to Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning in Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (Chapter 134, Acts of 2008).
ARTS & SCIENCES BRANCH
Under Division of Instruction, its functions dispersed to Curriculum and Administration Branch and Curriculum Development Branch in Sept. 2002.
ASSESSMENT
Under Division of Instruction, combined with Teacher Professional Development to form Assessment and Professional Development in July 2004.
ASSESSMENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Under Division of Instruction, restructured as Instructional Assessment and Teacher Effectiveness in 2010.
ASSESSMENT BRANCH
The Branch was responsible for the administration, scoring, and validation of the Maryland School Assessment, as well as other student achievement tests.
CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION STUDENT/PARTNERS BRANCH
CAREER CONNECTION BRANCH
CAREER TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES BRANCH
CAREER TECHNOLOGY STUDENT SUPPORT BRANCH
CAREER TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS SUPPORT BRANCH
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.
The Commission to Study Local Maintenance of Effort [for educational funding] was convened by the State Superintendent of Schools in June 2005. It submitted its final report to the State Board of Education in June 2007.
COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS & STRATEGIC PLANNING OFFICE
COMMUNITY & INTERAGENCY SERVICES BRANCH
COMPENSATORY EDUCATION & SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
COMPENSATORY EDUCATION BRANCH
CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
CURRICULUM & ADMINISTRATION BRANCH
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
DIVISION OF ACCOUNTABILITY & ASSESSMENT
DIVISION OF CAREER TECHNOLOGY & ADULT LEARNING
DIVISION OF CAREER TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
DIVISION OF INSTRUCTION & STAFF DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF PLANNING, RESULTS, & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL & STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
DIVISION OF STUDENT & SCHOOL SERVICES
DIVISIONAL & STATE INTERAGENCY SERVICES 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.
The Education Coordinating Council for Correctional Institutions formed in 1975 to devise educational programs for each institution of the Division of Correction (Chapter 539, Acts of 1975). The Council oversaw and annually reviewed the programs.
The Council had five members. Four served ex officio. One was appointed to a four-year term by the Governor (Code Education Article, secs. 22-101 through 22-104). While under jurisdiction of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, the Council was within the State Department of Education for budgetary and administrative purposes.
In 2008, authorization for the Council was repealed, and the Education and Workforce Training Coordinating Council created (Chapter 134, Acts of 2008).
ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL INITIATIVES
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INITIATIVES BRANCH
Under the Division of Leadership Development, the 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
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 the Goals 2000 Educate America Act (P.L. 103-227) passed by the U.S. Congress in 1994.
Federal funding ended in 2002.
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
INQUIRY PANEL INTO BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM DEFICIT
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
In February 2004, the State Superintendent appointed the three-member Inquiry Panel into Baltimore City Public School System Deficit. The Panel investigated the financial practices of the Baltimore City Public School System. Specifically, the Panel worked to pinpoint any budget actions that contributed to the deficit, and whether any individual wrongdoing was responsible for the growth of the deficit or the lack of financial disclosure.
The Panel reported to the Governor, the Attorney General, the State Board of Education, State Superintendent of Schools, the Mayor of Baltimore, and the New Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners on July 20, 2004.
INSTRUCTION & ACADEMIC ACCELERATION
Headed by a Deputy Secretary, the office oversaw the Bridge Plan for Academic Validation, the 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 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 the distribution of instructional materials to blind and other print-disabled students, the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped was authorized to convene the Instructional Materials Access Guidelines Committee by October 1, 2007 (Chapters 317 & 318, Acts of 2007).
Of the Committee's seventeen members, the Governor appointed fourteen, and three served ex officio. Authorization for the Committee ended December 1, 2010.
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT & STAFF DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY BRANCH
INTERNAL AUDIT
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT & EARLY LEARNING BRANCH
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT SECTION
MARYLAND ACADEMIC INTERVENTION & SUPPORT PROGRAM
Abolished in 2002 (Chapter 288, Acts of 2002).
MARYLAND MATHEMATICS COMMISSION
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Representing State Department of Education: Elaine Crawford; Linda Kaniecki; Karen Ross.
In October 1999, the State Superintendent of Schools formed the Maryland Mathematics Commission. The Commission reviewed data on how Maryland students perform in mathematics, and considered ways to improve that performance statewide. Issues studied included integration of the math curriculum from prekindergarten through high school; qualifications of teachers in mathematics and opportunities for professional development; time devoted to mathematics during the school day; the role of technology in mathematics instruction; and public awareness of the importance of mathematics for every student.
The Commission submitted its recommendations to the State Board of Education in June 2001. Until August 2009, the Commission continued to advise the State Superintendent on developing a plan that incorporated its recommendations.
MARYLAND REHABILITATION CENTER
MARYLAND SCHOOL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
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 the State Superintendent of Schools in July 1997, the Maryland School Performance Assessment Program Review Panel completed its work in May 2002.
MARYLAND STUDENT SERVICE ALLIANCE
MARYLAND TASK FORCE ON READING
The Maryland Task Force on Reading was convened in April 1997 by the State Superintendent of Schools. The Task Force considered the 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.
In October 1998, the Task Force submitted its report to the State Superintendent of Schools.
MARYLAND TASK FORCE ON THE PRINCIPALSHIP
The Maryland Task Force on the Principalship was formed by the State Superintendent of Schools in December 1999. The Task Force was to recommend ways to recruit more principals and improve their training. In June 2000, the Task Force sent its preliminary recommendations to the State Board of Education. In August 2000, the Task Force submitted its final report.
MARYLAND TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
In January 2003, the State Superintendent of Schools convened the Maryland Teacher Professional Development Advisory Council. The Council was charged with developing a set of standards for continuing education and professional development for teachers. In December 2004, the Council made its recommendations to the Superintendent in a report titled Helping Teachers Help Students: The Imperative for High-Quality Professional Development. The State Superintendent of Schools and the State Board of Education then requested that the Council continue to provide an annual update on the status of its recommendations and their implementation. In January 2006, the Council submitted another report, Helping Teachers Help All Students: Responding to the Imperative for High-Quality Professional Development for Maryland's Teachers, followed by The Pursuit of Excellence in Teacher Professional Development in April 2008. The Council submitted its final report, Ensuring High-Quality Professional Development for All Maryland Teachers, in July 2009.
MARYLAND'S PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
In October 2003, the State Superintendent of Schools initiated Maryland's Parent Advisory Council (M-PAC). The Council made recommendations to both the Department and the 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.
The State Superintendent of Schools appointed the Council's members. The Council submitted its final report in August 2005.
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING & CROSS DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS BRANCH
MIDDLE SCHOOL INITIATIVES BRANCH
Abolished in Oct. 2010.
MIDDLE SCHOOL STEERING COMMITTEE
In July 2006, the Middle School Steering Committee was initiated by the State Superintendent of Schools. First, the Committee considered the recent research, reports, and studies on student achievement at the middle school level. Then, the Committee researched what policies or practices offer the 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, the Committee reported on what practices should be established in all Maryland Middle Schools. The Committee reported to the State Board of Education in June 2008.
NONPUBLIC SCHOOL BRANCH
NUTRITION & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BRANCH
OFFICE OF EARLY LEARNING
OFFICE OF READING FIRST
Within the Office of State Superintendent of Schools, the Office of Reading First formed in May 2003. In July 2008, the Office transferred to the Division of Instruction. Effective October 2010, federal funds were cut off and the Office discontinued.
The 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.
OFFICE OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
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
PUPIL SERVICES BRANCH
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, the State Superintendent of Schools convened the Race-to-the-Top Steering Committee to guide the preparation of Maryland's grant proposal for federal Race-to-the-Top funds. Through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, $4.35 billion was made available to the states on a competitive basis for ambitious and innovative plans for education reform. The Act emphasized four areas: standards and assessments that prepare students to succeed in college, the workplace, and the global economy; comprehensive data systems to track progress of individual students and provide information upon which to base improved instruction; the recruitment, retention, development, and rewarding of teachers and principals who are shown to be effective; and the transformation of under-achieving schools.
Maryland submitted its application in June 2010, and in August 2010 was notified it would receive a $250 million grant.
RECONSTITUTED SCHOOLS BRANCH
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE
RESULTS BRANCH
SCHOOL & COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFICE
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
SOCIAL STUDIES TASK FORCE
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
The State Superintendent of Schools convened the Social Studies Task Force in November 2004. The Task Force was to study and review data on best practices for social studies education. It evaluated the adequacy of instructional time and resources currently allotted to social studies. To enhance social studies education statewide, the Task Force developed an action plan for professional development for social studies teachers and for creating partnerships with local museums and historical organizations.
The Task Force last met in August 2006. Its subcommittees, however, continued to meet, and a report was issued in 2010.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS BRANCH
SPECIAL PROJECTS UNIT
STAFF DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
STATE TEACHER EDUCATION COUNCIL
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
The State Teacher Education Council was formed by the State Superintendent of Schools in 1984. Then, it was known as the State Coordinating Council on Field Experiences. Under its present name, it reorganized in April 1992. The Council advised the State Superintendent on issues and practices in teacher education. The Council last met in 2003.
STRATEGIC DELIVERY SYSTEMS
STRATEGIC PLANNING UNIT
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT & RESULTS BRANCH
STUDENT BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION TASK FORCE
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
In June 2002, the State Superintendent of Schools convened the Student Behavior Intervention Task Force (Chapter 230, Acts of 2002). Regulations on student behavior intervention practices developed by the Task Force were submitted to the State Board of Education in December 2002. Prior to Board action, the Task Force reviewed revisions to the proposed regulations.
STUDENT PARTNER SERVICES BRANCH
SUCCESSION INITIATIVES BRANCH
SUPERINTENDENT'S FAMILY INVOLVEMENT COUNCIL
SUPERINTENDENT'S PANEL ON EXCELLENCE IN ADULT EDUCATION
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Formed in November 2004 to study and make recommendations for an ongoing funding formula for adult education services, the Panel submitted its final report in December 2005.
SUPPORT SYSTEM SECTION
TALKING BOOK CENTER
TASK FORCE FOR THE REVIEW OF HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENT OPTIONS
The Task Force for the 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, the Task Force considered waivers, variances, delay, adjustment of scores, exemption, and differentiated diplomas.
In September 2007, the Task Force submitted its final report to the State Superintendent of Schools.
TASK FORCE ON COMPARABLE TESTING METHODS FOR THE MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
In March 2004, the Task Force on Comparable Testing Methods for the Maryland High School Assessments was authorized by the State Board of Education, and in October 2004, was convened by the State Superintendent of Schools.
The Task Force was charged with examining alternate methods of determining how well students with disabilities or special challenges have mastered the body of knowledge included in the Maryland High School Assessments. The Assessments cover English I, Algebra and data analysis, government, and biology. By 2009, passing the Maryland High School Assessments is required for graduation. The Task Force studied and proposed options for alternate methods to assess the 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 September 2005, the Task Force submitted its interim report to the State Board of Education, and in October 2006, the Task Force submitted its final report.
TASK FORCE ON THE EDUCATION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALES
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
In November 2003, the Task Force on the Education of African-American Males began its work. The Task Force charge was to focus on the 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, the Task Force was to identify impediments and make recommendations, including plans to implement, evaluate, and monitor those recommendations.
The Task Force reported to the Board on December 13, 2006.
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TEACHER SHORTAGE TASK FORCE
Appointed by Pre-K-16 Leadership Council:
At the request of the State Board of Education, the Teacher Shortage Task Force convened in October 2007. The Task Force was charged with collecting and examining data on the effectiveness of efforts in Maryland and nationwide to address chronic teacher shortages. Further, the 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.
The Task Force submitted its report in June 2008, and completed its work with a presentation to the State Board of Education in December 2008.
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 the State Superintendent of Schools, the Visionary Panel for Better Schools began its work in June 2001. The Panel reviewed and assessed the State's educational reform policy and initiatives of the past decade. Then, the Panel formulated a plan for the next ten years, incorporating the most sucessful reforms of the past and envisioning new ways to accelerate progress in the future. Seven task groups assisted the Panel: Accountability; Achievement Gaps; Assessment; Leadership; Learning; Public Schools; and Teacher Quality.
The Panel submitted its final report in January 2002.
WEB-BASED LEARNING PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE
In June 2001, the Committee submitted its report and implementation plan to the State Board of Education, and until 2004 oversaw its implementation and updating to reflect new technologies.
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Under Division of Accountability and Assessment, functions dispersed to other branches in July 2008. Formerly within the Division of Instruction, the Assessment Branch joined the Division of Planning, Results, and Information Management in 1994 (renamed Division of Accountability and Assessment in 2004).
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 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, July 1, 1997.
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed Career and Technology Education Student/Partners Branch, July 1, 1997.
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed Career and Technology Education Systems Branch, July 1, 1997.
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 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.
Effective July 1, 2009, transferred to Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning in Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (Chapter 134, Acts of 2008).
In July 2003, reorganized as Administration and Instuctional Programs under Division of Instruction.
Under Division of Instruction, renamed Curriculum in July 2003.
Restructured as Division of Accountability, Assessment, and Data Systems in Oct. 2010.
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.
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.
In July 2004, renamed 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 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.
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.
The Elementary School Initiatives Branch formed in July 2000 as Elementary and Middle School Initiatives within the Division of Professional and Strategic Development. In October 2001, it split into two branches: Elementary School Initiatives; and Middle School Initiatives. The branches rejoined in July 2002 as the 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, 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 Career Technology and Adult Learning, functions reassigned to a section under Adult Education and Literacy Services Branch in 1996.
The Goals 2000 Program began in 1995 when the State Superintendent of Schools formed the Strategic Planning Unit to conduct short- and long-term planning for Department divisions. The Unit in 1997 was renamed Grants and Goals 2000. In May 1999, it became Goals 2000 Program and transferred to the Office of Research and Development, which became the Division of Professional and Strategic Development in July 2000.
The High School and Postsecondary Initiatives Branch began in July 2000 under the Division of Professional and Strategic Development. The 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 the 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.
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 the Bureau of Educational Development formed. The Bureau reorganized as the School Improvement Services Office in 1992. In January 2003, it became Instruction and Academic Acceleration.
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.
Under Administration, functions assumed by Audit Office in July 2002.
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, the Maryland Academic Intervention and Support Program was created in 2000 (Chapter 492, Acts of 2000). It coordinated the granting of funds to local school systems for students with deficiencies in reading or mathematics (prekindergarten through 5th grade).
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 the State Board of Education, the 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. Testing under the Program was last administered in Spring 2002.
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.
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, the Middle School Initiatives Branch originated as Elementary and Middle School Initiatives within the Division of Professional and Strategic Development. In October 2001, it split into two branches: Elementary School Initiatives; and Middle School Initiatives. The branches rejoined in July 2002 as the 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 Division of Instruction, transferred to Division of Early Childhood Development as Early Learning Branch in July 2005.
Reorganized as Division of Professional and Strategic Development in July 2000.
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, 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 Compensatory Education and Support Services Division, renamed Student Services and Alternative Programs Branch in 1999.
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
Under Division of Instruction, renamed Schools under Local Reconstitution Branch and moved to Division of Professional and Strategic Development in Oct. 2001.
Within the 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 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.
The Schools under Local Reconstitution Branch organized in 1994 as the Challenge and Reconstituted Schools Unit. The Unit became the Reconstituted Schools Branch in 1996 within the Division of Instruction and Staff Development. In October 2001, the Branch reformed as the Schools under Local Reconstitution Branch and transferred to the Division of Professional and Strategic Development. In July 2002, that branch combined with the Special Programs Branch to form the Schools Under Local Reconstitution and Special Projects Branch. In November 2002, the Special Projects component moved to the Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, and the Branch reverted to its former name. In July 2005, functions of the Branch transferred from the Division of Leadership Development to the Program Improvement and Family Support Branch of the Division of Student and School Services.
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 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, Nov. 1, 1998.
Under Division of Professional and Strategic Development, restructured as Professional Development Grants Branch in Oct. 2001.
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, 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 the Division of Leadership Development, the Succession Initiatives Branch was established in July 2005. To improve school achievement for every Maryland child, the Branch worked to build and sustain the State's network of principals, assistant principals, administrators and teachers who provide leadership within the public school system. For assistant school principals and potential school leaders, the Branch developed, implemented, and coordinated programs for professional development opportunities. The Branch also assisted local school systems in creating their own programs to assure the quality and quantity of persons trained and prepared for leadership positions in the public school system. The Branch was phased out in July 2008.
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 the Blind and Physically Handicapped, closed in Dec. 1996 due to severe budget cuts. Center functions were assumed by Maryland State Library for the 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.
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 Buggs; 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.
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.
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 the request of the State Superintendent of Schools, the Web-Based Learning Project Steering Committee began its work in December 2000. Under Division of Instruction, the Committee developed an implementation plan and funding strategy to bring Internet-based learning (including credit courses) to teachers and students statewide. The plan was to include nontraditional learning opportunities and financial options, and use resources already developed by other states and the Southern Regional Education Board.
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