BALTIMORE – The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and Baltimore City Public Schools will convene leadership teams from Baltimore City\u2019s lowest performing schools next week to begin a yearlong partnership designed to jump-start academic improvement.<\/p>\n
Over the course of three days, school leadership teams will complete a comprehensive needs assessment and develop intervention plans with evidence-based strategies intended to raise the quality of instruction and strengthen student academic achievement. The teams, consisting of a principal, assistant principal, and teacher leader from each school, will work with MSDE staff and other experts providing customized support.<\/p>\n
WHO:\t\tMaryland State Department of Education
\nBaltimore City Public Schools<\/p>\n
WHAT:\tA convening event kicking off a yearlong partnership between MSDE and Baltimore City Schools to improve school performance. For the 2017-2018 school year, 23 priority schools were identified. Priority schools are the lowest performing 5% of all Title I schools; and\/or have graduation rates below 67%; or are schools that receive Title I school improvement funds under Section 1003g (SIG). Targeted and customized support will be provided to each low-performing school to effectively implement identified improvement strategies throughout the school year. MSDE is committed to collaborating with local school systems to provide customized support for school improvement.<\/p>\n
WHERE:\tMt. Washington Conference Center
\n\t\tMt. Washington Room, 3rd Floor of McAuley Hall
\n5801 Smith Avenue
\n\t\tBaltimore, Maryland 21209<\/p>\n
WHEN:\tWednesday, August 2, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
\nThursday, August 3, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
\nFriday, August 4, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
School\tGrades Served
\n1.\tAcademy for College and Career Exploration\t6-12
\n2.\tArundel Elementary\/Middle\tPK-8
\n3.\tAugusta Fells Savage Institution of Visual Arts\t9-12
\n4.\tBenjamin Franklin High School\t9-12
\n5.\tBooker T. Washington Middle\t6-8
\n6.\tBrehms Lane Public Charter\tPK – 5
\n7.\tEutaw-Marshburn Elementary\tPK – 5
\n8.\tFrederick Douglass High School\t9-12
\n9.\tFrederick Elementary\tPK – 5
\n10.\tFriendship Academy of Engineering and Technology\t6-12
\n11.\tFurman Templeton Preparatory Academy\tPK – 5
\n12.\tGilmor Elementary\tPK – 5
\n13.\tHarford Heights Elementary\tPK – 5
\n14.\tHarlem Park Elementary\/Middle\tPK – 8
\n15.\tHazelwood Elementary\/Middle\tK-8
\n16.\tJames McHenry Elementary\/Middle\tPK – 8
\n17.\tKnowledge and Success Academy\t6-12
\n18.\tMary E. Rodman Elementary\tPK – 5
\n19.\tNew Era Academy\t6-12
\n20.\tThe Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary\tPK \u2013 5<\/p>\n
About MSDE:
\nThe mission of MSDE is to provide leadership, support, and accountability for effective systems of public education and rehabilitation services. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"