School Improvement in Maryland

Educator Effectiveness Academies

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As part of the Race to the Top grant, MSDE held 11 regional Educator Effectiveness Academies during the summer of 2011 and 10 academies during the summer of 2012. The purpose of the academies was to provide professional development on Maryland's new reform initiatives to principals and teachers from each of Maryland's 1,600 schools. This innovative professional development model is the first of its kind in the nation and will continue with 11 additional academies during the summer of 2013.

The focus of the academies is the transition to the Maryland Common Core state Curriculum in English/language arts and mathematics; and to the STEM standards of Practice for integration of instruction in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Evaluation results provided by participants after the 2011 and 2012 academies indicated that the structure and activities were highly successful at achieving academy outcomes. Transition plans developed by school teams to guide professional development activities with school staff members demonstrated that academy activities were highly engaging and focused on transitioning to full implementation of the Maryland Common Core state Curriculum and STEM initiatives.

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2012 Academy Calendar

Summer 2012 Academy

MSDE conducted 10 regional Educator Effectiveness Academies during the summer of 2012.

FALL 2012 WEBINARS

October 18-24, 2012

SPRING FOLLOW UP FOR THE 2012 ACADEMY

Dates TBD



Outcomes for the 2012 Academy
  1. Review final version of Reading/English Language Arts and Mathematics Frameworks, identify changes, and introduce content literacy frameworks.
  2. Develop knowledge of the Maryland STEM standards of Practice and Frameworks.
  3. Develop knowledge of the format, lessons, and media resources in the Reading/English Language Arts and Mathematics.
  4. Develop knowledge of STEM unit components and resources.
  5. Practice navigating curriculum toolkits and develop applications based on curriculum toolkit models.
  6. Update participants on PARCC assessment development, design and timeline (and if possible, engage in activities related to innovative item types).
  7. Create a school plan that will guide school staff in delivering content and curriculum toolkit.
2012 Summer Academy Resources
ELA Session Materials
Mathematics Session Materials
STEM Session Materials