1. 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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

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

16. 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

17. 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

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

19. 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)
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20. 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

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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

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

32. 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

33. 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