New Educational Technology Coming To Maryland’s Juvenile Services Classrooms
JSE’s Tablet Initiative Being Launched Statewide
For Immediate Release Contact: Bill Reinhard, 410.767.0486
Baltimore, MD
Students in Maryland’s 13 juvenile facilities will soon have new educational tools at their fingertips.
MSDE is bringing 300 tablet devices to Juvenile Services Education (JSE) classrooms, providing enhanced instruction and support to students, as well as increasing student engagement in the learning process. All students enrolled in JSE programs will have access to the new technology.
JSE educators this month spent a week in intensive professional development, getting introduced to the new educational tools at their disposal. Staff from the Talbot County Public Schools facilitated the training, as teachers and administrators learned how to use new educational apps, create differentiated educational programs for students, and develop group lessons.
“By improving student access to state-of-the-art resources, we can accelerate student achievement and prepare students for a successful transition to their community,” said Dr. Karen Salmon, State Superintendent of Schools.
The JSE program within MSDE provides educational services for youths detained and committed by the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services. Students receive core instruction in mathematics, English language arts, social studies, and science. Career Technology Education courses are also offered, and GED preparation programs are provided. JSE serves approximately 550 youth on a daily basis.
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