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Maryland State Department of Education MARYLAND STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | marylandpublicschools.org Search for: Toggle Navigation Strategic Plan Background Welcome Letter Maryland at a Glance Mission, Vision + Values Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Download the Strategic Plan Timeline Engagement Overview Outreach Takeaways Download the Engagement Report Priorities + Enablers Overview Priority 1: Ready for Kindergarten Priority 2: Ready to Read Priority 3: Ready for High School Priority 4: Ready for College and Career Enablers Goals + Metrics Strategies Overview Priority 1: Strategies Priority 2: Strategies Priority 3: Strategies Priority 4: Strategies Enabler 1: Strategies Enabler 2: Strategies Enabler 3: Strategies Enabler 4: Strategies Toggle Navigation Search for: Strategic Plan Background Welcome Letter Maryland at a Glance Mission, Vision + Values Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Download the Strategic Plan Timeline Engagement Overview Outreach Takeaways Download the Engagement Report Priorities + Enablers Overview Priority 1: Ready for Kindergarten Priority 2: Ready to Read Priority 3: Ready for High School Priority 4: Ready for College and Career Enablers Goals + Metrics Strategies Overview Priority 1: Strategies Priority 2: Strategies Priority 3: Strategies Priority 4: Strategies Enabler 1: Strategies Enabler 2: Strategies Enabler 3: Strategies Enabler 4: Strategies Loading... Committed to a transformative path forward in support of every Maryland student LEARN MORE Engagement from a wide range of stakeholders that represent the diversity of the state LEARN MORE Creating high-quality learning environments for all students LEARN MORE Introducing Maryland’s Strategic Plan to Transform Education The Maryland State Board of Education and Maryland State Department of Education have developed a multiyear Strategic Plan composed of three phases leading up to June 2023. The Strategic Plan anchors the vision, mission, values, priorities, enablers, goals, metrics, and flagship programs, initiatives, and strategies to realize the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future promise of an excellent and equitable education for every student. VIEW THE STRATEGIC PLAN Our Mission and Vision Our mission is to ensure a rigorous and world-class educational experience for every Maryland student, in every neighborhood, that prepares each to be college and career ready, through strategic direction and leadership; policy making and resource allocation; and engagement and advocacy. We envision Maryland as a system of world-class schools where students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college, career, and life. Our Values Accountability Engagement Equity Excellence Transformation Accountability We will take responsibility for our commitments and maintain open, transparent, and responsive communication on academic, operational, and financial policies and outcomes. Engagement We will partner and engage with diverse stakeholders and decision makers in the design, implementation, and evaluation of our policies, programs, and actions. Equity We will do whatever it takes to eliminate barriers to success and provide the necessary resources and supports to ensure that every Maryland student achieves at the highest level. Excellence We will ensure a rigorous and engaging educational environment for all students defined by high expectations, research-based instructional practices, and highly effective, culturally responsive educators. Transformation We will pursue best-in-class outcomes through bold, impactful actions to ensure that every student has the tools, resources, supports, and opportunities they need to thrive. We are committed to moving with urgency to actualize the bold, transformative change our students deserve.” Clarence C. Crawford, Maryland State Board of Education President LEARN MORE Strategic Plan Timeline of Phases The Maryland State Board of Education and the Maryland State Department of Education envisioned the development and release of the Strategic Plan in three phases that spanned from October 2022 to June 2023. Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 1 October 2022 Release Mission, Vision, Values, Priorities and Enablers Extending from November 2021 to October 2022, this phase focused on gaining initial input from a wide range of stakeholders representing the diversity of the state. Through multiple methods, from a statewide survey to roundtables and listening sessions, to the State Superintendent shadowing students in schools throughout the state, we learned what mattered most to our communities to transform public education in Maryland. The feedback we received helped shape the Strategic Plan’s foundational elements, specifically the vision, mission, values, priorities, and enablers. Learn More Phase 2 February 2023 Release Goals and Metrics Between October 2022 and February 2023, the Maryland State Board and Department of Education continued to engage with our communities to refine the Phase 1 elements of the Strategic Plan, and develop the goals and metrics linked to each of the priorities and enablers outlined in Phase 1. Engagement took the form of regional data walks with stakeholders, ongoing student shadows, and a new series of roundtables and community events. The goals and metrics released in this phase provide insight on our direction as we moved into Phase 3. Learn More Phase 3 June 2023 Release Targets* and Identify Flagship Programs, Initiatives, and Strategies Between February and June 2023, we engaged with stakeholders using previous methods and planning charettes to identify flagship programs, initiatives, and strategies, as well as set targets* to achieve the goals developed in Phase 2. This work was informed by best-in-class research and involved in-depth conversations with education experts, practitioners, and decision makers from early childhood to K-12 education and from the business community to institutions of higher education. The complete Strategic Plan, released in June 2023, anchors the vision, mission, values, priorities, enablers, goals, metrics, targets*, and the flagship programs, initiatives, and strategies to the Blueprint’s promise of an excellent and equitable education for every child. *Final targets will be released by late Fall 2023 using the Spring 2023 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program results Learn More Presentation Spotlight: May 2 Ready to Read Charette – Ijamsville, MD The Maryland State Board of Education and Maryland State Department of Education hosted an in person Strategic Planning Charette with Frederick, Washington, Carroll, Howard, and Montgomery County Public Schools. This charette focused on the Ready to Read strategic plan priority and provided an opportunity for district staff, principals, educators, and community partners to provide input on the flagship programs, strategies and initiatives that will accelerate students’ reading readiness. Stakeholders learned about the Strategic Plan phases and engaged in collaborative planning that incorporated their expertise and ideas, enabling participants to become mutual authors of the plan. VIEW THE PRESENTATION × Regional Presentation and Gallery Walk – Eastern Shore Maryland The State Board of Education and the Maryland State Department of Education presented the Strategic Plan and Engagement Report – Phase 1 at the Eastern Shore Strategic Plan Regional Presentation and Data Walk. State Superintendent of Schools Mohammed Choudhury and MSDE staff facilitated an interactive gallery walk with stakeholders to engage in dialogue around the specific priorities and enablers outlined in the strategic plan and data related to Eastern Shore counties. View the Presentation Strategic Plan Engagement Report The Engagement Report describes the journey to engage Maryland’s diverse stakeholders as mutual authors of the strategic plan. Unprecedented and innovative engagement methods were used to gain stakeholder input on each of the three phases...