Maryland’s Race to the Top Application 9/18/2018 Maryland’s Race to the Top Application From National Leader to World Class Working on behalf of nearly 1- million public school students

Maryland’s Race to the Top Application Statewide System of Evaluation for Teachers and Leaders High Quality Professional Development for Teachers and Leaders Technology Infrastructure to Support Teaching and Learning Online Resources to Improve Classroom Instruction Rigorous Curriculum and Assessments for World-Class Students Technical Assistance, Feedback, and Evaluation Effective Teachers and Leaders in All Schools Attention to Low-Achieving Schools Benefit to LEAs 9/18/2018

Maryland’s Race to the Top Application Rigorous Curriculum and Assessments for World-Class Students Benefit to LEAs 9/18/2018

Rigorous Curriculum and Assessments for World-Class Students MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Curriculum Management System Teacher access to online tools that support, lesson plans, assessments, and other instructional aids. (2012) Curriculum and Formative Assessments Curricular documents and formative assessments in English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies (2012 – 2014) Technology Education Curriculum Highly rigorous technology education curriculum, assessments, and teacher professional development created in partnership with the International Technology and Engineering Association (2012 – 2014) 9/18/2018

Rigorous Curriculum and Assessments for World-Class Students MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Career and Technology Education (CTE) Curriculum New CTE Program of Study in Construction Management and Design (2012 – 2014) World Languages Pipeline Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Curriculum Modules in Arabic, Chinese, and Hindi (2012 – 2014) Teacher Preparation Workgroup Common Core State Curriculum linkage with higher education teacher preparation programs (2012 – 2014) 9/18/2018

Maryland’s Race to the Top Application Technology Infrastructure to Support Teaching and Learning Benefit to LEAs 9/18/2018

Technology Infrastructure to Support Teaching and Learning MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Technology Infrastructure Access for educators to portals that deliver and make available all Race to the Top resources (2012 – 2014) LEA Infrastructure Upgrade Supports technology infrastructure upgrades at LEA level (2013) Data Dashboards Data dashboards (easy to read visual presentations of different kinds of data) to help inform instructional decision making and accountability (2011 – 2013) 9/18/2018

Technology Infrastructure to Support Teaching and Learning MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Multi-Media Training Web-based multi-media vehicle to train educators in the use of data and the Maryland Longitudinal Data System for school improvement (2012) Course Registration System Centralized course registration system for tracking the delivery of each educator’s professional development (2012) Item Load Set up and loading of test items for use by teachers to assess student learning and growth (2012) 9/18/2018

Technology Infrastructure to Support Teaching and Learning MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Educator Information System Centralized data system for the certification, evaluation, and assignment of teachers and principals (2014) E-Learning System Software solution necessary to implement online instructional intervention modules (2012) Statewide Centralized Student Transcript System Resources to LEAs to implement University System of Maryland’s electronic transcript system (2012) 9/18/2018

Technology Infrastructure to Support Teaching and Learning MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Longitudinal Data System (LDS) support for LEA data exchange A system to support LEAs in the collection and sharing of data for reporting and distribution (2012 – 2013) P-20 and Workforce Data System Integrated P-20 and workforce data warehouse to help identify programs and policies that improve student transition success (2013) 9/18/2018

Maryland’s Race to the Top Application Benefit to LEAs Online Resources to Improve Classroom Instruction 9/18/2018

Online Resources to Improve Classroom Instruction MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Toolkit Portal Quality control mechanism for professional learning resources in Instructional Toolkit (2012 – 2013) Instructional Toolkit Online instructional resources aligned with the Common Core State Curriculum (2012 – 2014) Formative Assessments Comprehensive online formative assessment system with resources, tools, strategies, and professional development opportunities (2012 – 2014) 9/18/2018

Online Resources to Improve Classroom Instruction MSDE Project Benefit to LEA STEM Support Online hub that links teachers and students to experts in STEM areas (2011 – 2014) Test Item Bank System to house and provide educators with interim, formative, and benchmark assessments (2012 – 2013) Computer-Adaptive Tests Online computer-adaptive test system that provides student performance and growth information (2012 – 2013) 9/18/2018

Online Resources to Improve Classroom Instruction MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Adaptive Testing Units Portable Internet WiFi devices for students to take adaptive computer-based tests (2013) Support for Instructional Intervention Teacher/student support for developing instructional strategies and tracking performance, e.g., online learning plan with digital objectives (2012) Instructional Intervention Modules Content and activities for a variety of online modules for enrichment and remediation (2012 – 2013) 9/18/2018

Maryland’s Race to the Top Application Benefit to LEAs Statewide System of Evaluation for Teachers and Leaders 9/18/2018

Statewide System of Evaluation for Teachers and Leaders MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Equating of MSA for Use on Growth Model Research on ways for LEAs to use MSA scores in growth measures (2011) Statistical Model to Measure Student Growth Statistical approaches (student growth percentiles and value matrices) for LEAs to use in determining student growth (2012) 9/18/2018

Statewide System of Evaluation for Teachers and Leaders MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Educator Evaluation System Mechanism for LEAs to calculate educator effectiveness (2012) Governor’s Educator Effectiveness Council Recommendations for statewide system of teacher and principal evaluation (2010 – 2012) 9/18/2018

Maryland’s Race to the Top Application Benefit to LEAs High Quality Professional Development for Teachers and Leaders 9/18/2018

High Quality Professional Development for Teachers and Leaders MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Educator Effectiveness Academies High quality professional development for school teams on Common Core State Curriculum and accompanying assessments (2011 – 2014) Teacher Induction Academies Training for LEA Induction Program Coordinators and new teacher mentors to help ensure high quality new teacher induction programs (2011 – 2013) Executive Officers High Quality professional development for supervisors of principals in implementing the new statewide system of evaluation for teachers and principals (2012 – 2013) 9/18/2018

High Quality Professional Development for Teachers and Leaders MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Priority Schools Academy Research-based professional development for principals of the 200 low-achieving schools (2012 – 2014) Online Professional Development Online vehicle to make accessible content provided in the Educator Improvement Academies (2011 – 2014) 9/18/2018

Maryland’s Race to the Top Application Benefit to LEAs Effective Teachers and Leaders in All Schools 9/18/2018

Effective Teachers and Leaders in All Schools MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Low-Achieving Urban and Rural School Districts Expansion of leadership development in the two major urban LEAs and in rural districts (2011 – 2014) Teach for Maryland Professional development school model to increase the number of teachers prepared to teach in high-poverty and high-minority schools (2011 – 2014) 9/18/2018

Effective Teachers and Leaders in All Schools MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Compensation Incentives for Lowest 5% Schools Incentive compensation provided for highly effective teachers and principals to transfer to and/or remain in low-achieving schools (2011 –2014) Compensation Incentives for Shortage Areas Incentive compensation to encourage teachers to take on the challenge of teaching in shortage areas, including STEM, ELL, and Special Education (2011 – 2014) 9/18/2018

Effective Teachers and Leaders in All Schools MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Elementary STEM Certification Development of Elementary STEM standards, an elementary STEM teaching certificate, and teacher preparation programs for elementary STEM (2011 – 2014) UTeach Maryland 160 secondary STEM teachers produced using the UTeach cohort model to enhance the quality and quantity of teachers in these disciplines (2012 – 2014) 9/18/2018

Effective Teachers and Leaders in All Schools MSDE Project Benefit to LEA International Partnerships Funds provided for LEA projects to recruit international teachers in critical shortage areas (2012 – 2014) Incentives for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Certification Incentives provided to teachers who seek ESOL certification (2011 – 2014) 9/18/2018

Maryland’s Race to the Top Application Benefit to LEAs Attention to Low-Achieving Schools 9/18/2018

Attention to Low-Achieving Schools MSDE Project Benefit to LEA The Breakthrough Center Brokering of resources and direct classroom support and capacity building at the school and LEA level for low achieving schools (2010 – 2014) Needs Assessment Team Visits Onsite Restructuring Implementation Technical Assistance (RITA) visits by teams of educators to assess the needs of low-achieving schools (2011 – 2012) School Culture, Climate, and Support Training for school personnel in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) strategies (2012 – 2013) 9/18/2018

Attention to Low-Achieving Schools MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Coordinated Student Services Student service team assessment and intervention (2012) Health Services Children’s Health Alert Network to improve student attendance (2012 – 2014) Physical Activity Assessment of the quality and implementation of school wellness plans (2012 – 2014) 9/18/2018

Attention to Low-Achieving Schools MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Extended Learning Assistance with applications for 21st Century Community Learning Centers for after school and summer programs (2012 – 2014) Project Lead the Way – Gateway to Technology Grants to LEAs to implement STEM curriculum using Gateway to Technology in low-achieving schools (2011 – 2014) 9/18/2018

Attention to Low-Achieving Schools MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Primary Talent Development Teachers trained to identify potential in students in low-achieving schools (2012 – 2013) Converting to Charter Schools Quality Standards piloted and incentives provided for two LEAs to convert two schools in restructuring to charter schools (2011 – 2014) 9/18/2018

Maryland’s Race to the Top Application Technical Assistance, Feedback, and Evaluation Benefit to LEAs 9/18/2018

Technical Assistance, Feedback, and Evaluation MSDE Project Benefit to LEA Office of Academic Reform and Innovation Technical assistance, support, and feedback to LEAs (2010 – 2014) Program Evaluation Measurement of MSDE project milestones and the utilization of MSDE products and processes by LEAs as well as the impact of RTTT on LEAs (2011 – 2014) 9/18/2018

Maryland’s Race to the Top Application Statewide System of Evaluation for Teachers and Leaders High Quality Professional Development for Teachers and Leaders Technology Infrastructure to Support Teaching and Learning Online Resources to Improve Classroom Instruction Rigorous Curriculum and Assessments for World-Class Students Technical Assistance, Feedback, and Evaluation Effective Teachers and Leaders in All Schools Attention to Low-Achieving Schools Benefit to LEAs 9/18/2018