Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Thomas D. Proffitt, Ph.D., Chair
Kathy Angeletti; Susan Arisman, Ph.D.; Marilyn Barber; Patricia Basila; Christopher Blake; Ginny Buckner, Ed.D.; Pamela Burger; Howard A. Burnett; Julius Chapman, Ed.D.; Robert Chapman; Brenda Conley, Ed.D.; David Cooper; M. Kirk DeBeal; Roxana Della Vecchia, Ph.D.; Russ Fazio; Clara Floyd; R. Lorraine Fulton, Ed.D.; Karen Ganjon; Cheri Jefferson; Diane Lesser, Ph.D.; Maureen L. McDonough, Ph.D.; Barbara M. Palmer, Ph.D.; Dennis A. Pataniczek, Ed.D.; Kenneth W. Pool, Ed.D.; Jill Schultz; Karen Shafer; Donna L. Wiseman.
State Teacher Education Council was formed by State Superintendent of Schools in 1984. Then, it was known as State Coordinating Council on Field Experiences. Under its present name, it reorganized in April 1992. Council advised State Superintendent on issues and practices in teacher education.
Last met in 2003.
STRATEGIC DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Under Division of Professional and Strategic Developments, functions dispersed to other branches in Oct. 2001.
STRATEGIC PLANNING UNIT
Within Office of State Superintendent of Schools, renamed in 1997 as Grants and Goals 2000.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, reformed as Programmatic Support and Technical Assistance Branch in Jan. 2013.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT & RESULTS BRANCH
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, functions transferred to Student Achievement and Professional Development Branch in Sept. 2008.
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Carol Ann Heath-Baglin, Ed.D., Co-Chair
JoAnne L. Carter, Co-Chair
Edward Barber; Susan Barrett; Virginia L. Cieslicki; James Doolan; James Dryden; Ellen Feifarek, M.D.; Clara Floyd; Revanette Gilmore; Edward Horsey; Ken Jackson; Addys Karunaratne, Ph.D.; Kent Kreamer; Marcia R. Lathroum; Min Leong; James P. McComb; Diane McGowan; Dana Murray; Kelli Nelson; Jessica Pearsall; Deborah Peterson; William Prestianni; Carol Quirk, Ph.D.; James M. Raley; Donna R. Riley; Martha J. Roulette; Diane Sakwa; John Sanders; Leslie Seid-Margolis; Sharon Starkey; Jane Walker; Albert A. Zachik, M.D.
In June 2002, State Superintendent of Schools convened Student Behavior Intervention Task Force (Chapter 230, Acts of 2002).
Regulations on student behavior intervention practices developed by Task Force were submitted to State Board of Education in Dec. 2002. Prior to Board action, Task Force reviewed revisions to proposed regulations.
STUDENT PARTNER SERVICES BRANCH
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed in 1997 as Career Technology Student Support Branch.
STUDENT SERVICES & ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS BRANCH
Under Division of Student, Family and School Support, renamed Student Services and Strategic Planning Branch in 2012.
STUDENT SERVICES & SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES SECTION
Renamed School Counseling Services Section.
SUCCESSION INITIATIVES BRANCH Branch was phased out in July 2008. SUPERINTENDENT'S FAMILY INVOLVEMENT COUNCIL SUPERINTENDENT'S PANEL ON EXCELLENCE IN ADULT EDUCATION Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: Formed in Nov. 2004 to study and make recommendations for an ongoing funding formula for adult education services. Panel submitted its final report in Dec. 2005. SUPPORT SYSTEM SECTION TALKING BOOK CENTER TASK FORCE FOR REVIEW OF HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENT OPTIONS Task Force for Review of High School Assessments convened in May 2007 to consider whether certain groups of students should have other options available in taking high school assessment tests. For students with disabilities and students leaning English as a second language, Task Force considered waivers, variances, delay, adjustment of scores, exemption, and differentiated diplomas. Final report submitted to State Superintendent of Schools in Sept. 2007.
Under Division of Leadership Development, Succession Initiatives Branch was established in July 2005. To improve school achievement for every Maryland child, Branch worked to build and sustain State's network of principals, assistant principals, administrators and teachers who provide leadership within public school system. For assistant school principals and potential school leaders, Branch developed, implemented, and coordinated programs for professional development opportunities. Branch also assisted local school systems in creating their own programs to assure quality and quantity of persons trained and prepared for leadership positions in public school system.
Renamed Superintendent's Family Engagement Council in 2010.
Staff: Patricia L. Bennett (410) 767-0168; e-mail: pbennett@msde.state.md.us
Edwin F. Hale, Sr., Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Linda D. Burgee, Ed.D.; JoAnn Crandall, Ph.D.; Christopher Eddings; Maggi Gaines; Gerald A. Heeger, Ph.D.; Fred D. Mason; Frances W. Miller, Thomas Perez; Ronald S. Pugsley.
Under Division of Special Education, reorganized as Program Evaluation and Compliance Branch in July 1998.
Formerly under Maryland State Library for Blind and Physically Handicapped, closed in Dec. 1996 due to severe budget cuts. Center functions were assumed by Maryland State Library for Blind and Physically Handicapped.
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Carol Ann Heath-Baglin, Ed.D., Co-Chair (410) 767-0238
Leslie A. Wilson, Ph.D., Co-Chair (410) 767-0090
Ester Adams; Selene A. Almazon, Esq.; Supreet Anand; Stephen C. Bounds, Esq.; Linda Carter Ferrier; Charlene Cooper Boston, Ph.D.; R. Daniel Cunningham, Jr., Ed.D.; Michelle Daley; Sonia Diaz, Ed.D.; Lynne Ewing; Mary Ann Fairchild; Thomas B. Field; William H. Fields; Clara B. Floyd; Jodi French, PsyD.; Mary L. Gable; Debi Gartland, Ph.D.; Keith Gayler; Erin M. Gibson, Esq.; Allan Gorsuch; Barbara Granger; James Gresham; Gloria Maria Grimsley; Jacqueline C. Haas; Patrick J. McCormick III, Esq.; Mary Jo Neil; Kelli Nelson; Ronald A. Peiffer, Ed.D.; Catherine A. Raggio; Donna R. Riley; Joan M. Rothgeb; Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D.; Leslie S. Margolis, Esq.; Jack R. Smith; Gene Streagle; Wendell D. tee*ts, Ed.D.; Shelley L. Tinney; Jane A. Walker; James M. Walsh, Ed.D.; Lois B. Wions; Sheree Witt; Carey M. Wright, Ed.D.; Marie Yuran.
TASK FORCE ON ACHIEVING ACADEMIC EQUITY & EXCELLENCE FOR BLACK BOYS
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/stateboard/Pages/AAEEBB/index.aspx
Appointed by State Board of Education:
Vermelle D. Greene, Ph.D.,Chair
Gail H. Bates, Co-Chair
Joan A. Mele-McCarthy, D.A., Co-Chair
Marcia A. Sprankle, Ed.D., Co-Chair
Inez N. Clagett; Hampton E. Conway III; Tracey Cottman; Julius E. Davis, Ed.D.; Nicole N. Fisher; Ramon B. Goings, Ed.D.; Theo Holt, Ph.D.; Daryl C. Howard, Ph.D.; John E. Howard, Ed.D.; Philip Johnson; Dwayne Jones; Andrea M. Kane, Ph.D.; Alysia D. Lee; Jocelyn Potts; Diane Roberts; Desmond Williams; Juan M. Wilder, Sr.
Ex officio: Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools.
- Final Report, April 27, 2021
In July 2020, State Board of Education convened Task Force on Achieving Academic Equity and Excellence for Black Boys.
Task Force recommended ways to improve learning environment for black male students in Maryland public schools. Recommendations addressed needed changes in regulations, policy, and curriculum, as well as hiring and retention practices to increase numbers of black male teachers.
Task Force recommendations, including an implementation plan, were submitted to State Board of Education April 27, 2021.
TASK FORCE ON COMPARABLE TESTING METHODS FOR MARYLAND HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS
Staff: Ronald A. Peiffer, Ed.D. (410) 767-0473; e-mail: rpeiffer@msde.state.md.us
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Sheldon K. Caplis, Chair
Jann Barber; Mary Baskar; Cascelia Burgess; Jon S. Cardin; Robin P. Church, Ed.D.; Trish DeWitt; Charles I. Ecker, Ph.D.; Sandra Erickson; Tanya Ferguson; Steve Ferrara; Clara B. Floyd; Harry T. Fogle, Ed.D.; Sharon Gardener; Kalman R. Hettleman; Patrick J. Hogan; Mary Horsmon; Leslie S. Margolis, Esq.; Mary Ann Mathews; Mary Jo Neill; Kelli Nelson; Debra Neubert, Ph.D.; Patricia B. O'Neill; Esther Parker; James Peters; Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D.; Ann-Marie Spakowski; Aditi Srivastav; Leroy J. Tompkins, Ed.D.; Maria C. Torres-Queral, Ph.D.; Joan Valentine; Joseph Warfield; A. Barbara Wheeler, Ed.D.; Karen Whitehurst; Jacquelyn Wilhelm; Sheree P. Witt; Carolyn M. Wood, Ph.D.
In March 2004, Task Force on Comparable Testing Methods for Maryland High School Assessments was authorized by State Board of Education, and in Oct. 2004, was convened by State Superintendent of Schools.
Task Force was charged with examining alternate methods of determining how well students with disabilities or special challenges had mastered body of knowledge included in Maryland High School Assessments. Assessments cover English I, Algebra and data analysis, government, and biology. By 2009, passing Maryland High School Assessments is required for graduation.
Task Force studied and proposed options for alternate methods to assess knowledge and skills of students who have special difficulties with traditional testing methods, and how to implement those options so they are used as a last resort and limited to those students who demonstrably need them.
In Sept. 2005, Task Force submitted its interim report to State Board of Education, and in Oct. 2006, its final report.
TASK FORCE ON EDUCATION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALES
Staff: A. Skipp Sanders, Ed.D. (410) 767-0464; e-mail: ssanders@msde.state.md.us
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Dunbar Brooks, Co-Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Orlan M. Johnson, Esq., Co-Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Angela D. Alsobrooks, Esq.; Grady Armstrong, Ed.D.; Rushern L. Baker III; Stanley F. Battle, Ph.D.; Charlene C. Boston, Ph.D.; Joann A. Boughman, Ph.D.; Michael Bowden; A. Wade Boykin, Ph.D.; James Brockington; Jesse E. Buggs, Jr.; Julia Burgos; Sterlind Burke; Omari Daniel; Barbara S. Dezmon, Ph.D.; Earl El-Amin; Anne Osborn Emery, Ph.D.; Marietta A. English; Clara B. Floyd; Sharon Fries-Britt, Ph.D.; Irwin L. Goldstein, Ph.D.; Rev. John A. Heath; Bobby G. Henry, Jr., Esq.; Jarod Hightower; Andre J. Hornsby, Ed.D.; Carlessia A. Hussein, Dr.P.H.; Frederick C. Hutchinson; Dawn Kum, Ph.D.; Mary Ann Matthews; Marlene C. McLaurin; Robert M. Moore III, Ph.D.; Linda M. Nabb; Uchenna Okoji; Kenneth Oliver, Esq.; Esther Parker; Richard A. Rowe; Gordon Sampson; A. Skipp Sanders, Ed.D.; Edward W. Shirley, Ed.D.; Anthony E. Sims, Ph.D.; Jerry Stamper; Richard J. Steinke; Samuel C. Stringfield, Ph.D.; Frank Tull; Charles Turner; Jerry D. Weast, Ph.D.; Ronald A. Williams, Ph.D.
- Report, December 13, 2006
In Nov. 2003, Task Force on Education of African-American Males began its work. Task Force charge was to focus on educational issues of African-American young men, their achievement gaps, pre-school readiness, academic performance in elementary through high school, and their success rate in college. To accelerate their academic achievement, Task Force was to identify impediments and make recommendations, including plans to implement, evaluate, and monitor those recommendations.
Task Force reported to State Board of Education on Dec. 13, 2006.
TASK FORCE ON RESTRAINT & SECLUSION
Staff: Deborah D. Nelson, Ph.D. (410) 767-0294; e-mail: deborah.nelson@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/tfrs/index.aspx
Mary L. Gable, Co-Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Deborah D. Nelson, Ph.D., Co-Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools)
Appointed by Senate President: Craig J. Zucker
Appointed by House Speaker: Jheanelle K. Wilkins
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: Trinell M. Bowman; Yolanda H. Brown; Jodi A. Chesman; Albert N. Chichester; Damion Crawford; Lynn D. Davis; Lauren Grimes; Robert Harrell, Ph.D.; Jennifer Jeffrey-Pearsall, Ph.D.; Sylvia A. Lawson, Ph.D.; Amy Leishar; Nancy A. Lever, Ph.D.; Neal Lichter; Leslie S. Margolis, Esq.; Michael McGrew, Ph.D.; Julie Mika; Michael Muempfer; Lynne E. Muller, Ph.D.; Courtnay Oatts; Aaron E. Parsons; Kimberly B. Pogue; Tea Purnell; Carol Quirk, Ed.D.; Rebecca Rider; David Ring, Jr.; Jimmy Robinson III; Gabriel D. Rose; Walter J. Sallee; Jillian A. Storms; Michal Thornton; Jonathan Turner; Beverly J. Ursic.
- Report, September 2017
In July 2017, at direction of General Assembly, State Superintendent of Schools convened Task Force on Restraint and Seclusion (Chapter 611, Acts of 2017).
Task Force reviewed current regulations relating to use of seclusion as a behavioral intervention in public and private schools. Further, it considered under what circ*mstances and in what type of schools that restraint and seclusion might be prohibited. Also determined by Task Force were contraindications for restraint and seclusion, and who may authorize restraint and seclusion; training requirements for school staff regarding behavioral interventions; what minimum policy and procedural requirements needed to be developed by school systems, nonpublic schools, and State-operated programs; and standards for monitoring compliance.
If Task Force determined that circ*mstances exist for using seclusion as a behavioral intervention, then it was to consider what types of doors and locking mechanisms may be used; safety of rooms used for seclusion; requirements for observation of seclusion rooms; length of time for seclusion; how to discontinue seclusion; and necessary changes to regulations.
In Sept. 2017, Task Force submitted its recommendations to General Assembly and State Board of Education.
TASK FORCE ON STUDENT DISCIPLINE REGULATIONS
Staff: Mary L. Gable (410) 767-0472; e-mail: mary.gable@maryland.gov
Sylvia A. Lawson, Ph.D. (410) 767-0464; e-mail: sylvia.lawson@maryland.gov
Miya T. Simpson, Ph.D. (410) 767-0467; e-mail: miya.simpson@maryland.gov
web: http://marylandpublicschools.org/stateboard/Pages/tfsdr/index.aspx
- Final Report, August 2019
In December 2018, State Board of Education formed Task Force on Student Discipline Regulations. Task Force examined impact of regulations passed by Board in 2014 which reformed student discipline in State.
In August 2019, Task Force submitted its final report to State Board of Education.
Appointed by State Board of Education:
Vermelle D. Greene, Ph.D., Chair
Cheryl A. Bost; Carmen A. Brown; Gavin Brown; Gail C. Bussell; Jon E. Carrier; Louis M. D'Ambrosio; Marietta A. English; Dwayne Jones; Andrea M. Kane, Ph.D.; Sylvia A. Lawson, Ph.D.; Joshua Omolola; C. Tolbert Rowe; Elliott L. Schoen; Michael B. Sedgwick.
TEACHER INDUCTION, RETENTION & ADVANCEMENT ACT OF 2016 WORK GROUP
Staff: Kelly E. Smink-Meadows (410) 767-0407; e-mail: kelly.meadows@maryland.gov
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Sarah D. Spross, Chair
Tess Blumenthal; Amanda S. Conn, Esq.; Emily A. Dow, Ph.D.; Marietta A. English; Linda Gronberg-Quinn; Deborah S. Kraft, Ph.D.; Sylvia A. Lawson, Ph.D.; Jin Schrattenecker; Nancy S. Shapiro, Ph.D.; Rowena Shurn; Jack R. Smith, Ph.D.; Annette Wallace; Laura E. Weeldreyer.
- Final Report, November 2017
- Interim Report, November 2016
In July 2016, State Department of Education convened Teacher Induction, Retention and Advancement Act of 2016 Work Group (Chapter 740, Acts of 2016).
Work Group was to determine how Maryland can recruit, retain, and promote best teachers statewide at all educational levels. Further, it considered how to incorporate principles for National Board Certification with other teacher preparation and training programs; link teacher recertification to career ladders and content or specializations of high need; connect loan forgiveness with teaching in high-need schools; and incorporate induction best practices into professional eligibility certificates. Moreover, effectiveness of stipend in retaining certain teachers in Anne Arundel County was analyzed, as were how current State laws and regulations affect teacher recruitment, retention, and promotion.
In Nov. 2016, Work Group submitted an interim report to Governor and General Assembly. Its final report was submitted November 1, 2017.
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Under Division of Instruction, combined with Assessment to form Assessment and Professional Development in July 2004.
TEACHER SHORTAGE TASK FORCE
Staff: James V. Foran, Ed.D. (410) 767-0589; e-mail: jforan@msde.state.md.us
Appointed by Pre-K-16 Leadership Council:
Patricia S. Florestano, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Edward L. Root, Ed.D., Co-Chair
Patricia Alexander; Stuart M. Bounds, Ph.D.; Mary A. Cary; James P. Clements, Ph.D.; Marietta A. English; Patricia A. Foerster; Gino J. Gemignani, Jr.; Michelle Hammond; William R. Hite, Jr., Ed.D.; Sherri Lind Hughes, Ph.D.; Brenda L. Hurbanis, Ed.D.; Arthur T. Johnson, Ph.D.; Bernard V. Khoury, Ph.D.; Carroll McGillin; Javier Miyares; Elizabeth M. Morgan, Ph.D.; Mary Jo Neil; Jonathan D. O'Neil; Eric Rice, Ph.D.; Ronald X. Roberson; T. Joan Robinson, Ph.D.; Sallie Hays Sarelas; Sr. Sharon Slear, Ph.D.; John E. Smeallie, Ed.D.; Wayne Thibeault; Karen A. Verbeke, Ph.D.; Richard T. Walker, Ph.D.; Donna L. Wiseman, Ph.D.
At request of State Board of Education, Teacher Shortage Task Force convened in Oct. 2007. Task Force was to collect and examine data on effectiveness of efforts in Maryland and nationwide to address chronic teacher shortages. Further, Task Force was to formulate recommendations, comprehensive and specific to Maryland, including higher education initiatives on teacher curriculum; issues concerning teacher certification; marketing and communications regarding teaching careers; and incentives for teachers.
Task Force submitted its report in June 2008, and completed its work with a presentation to State Board of Education in Dec. 2008.
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY/SPORTS-RELATED CONCUSSIONS TASK FORCE
Staff: Sharon Komornik (410) 767-0555; e-mail: skomorni@msde.state.md.us
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Alicia L. Mezu, Co-Chair
Edward F. (Ned) Sparks, Co-Chair
Kevin E. Crutchfield, M.D.; Joyce A. Dantzler; Cheryl D. De Pinto, M.D.; Gary A. Dix, M.D.; Gerard A. Gioia, Ph.D.; Gregory LeGrand; John Lopez; Michael W. Mason; Wendell H. McKay, M.D.; T. J. Morgan; Mary Nasuta, R.N.; Gregory A. Penczek; Bryan Thomas Pugh; Andrew C. Roper, Ph.D.; Deborah C. Somerville, R.N.; Gaby von Nordheim; Andrew Warner; Michael L. Williams.
At instigation of State Superintendent of Schools, State Board of Education approved creation of Traumatic Brain Injury/Sports-Related Concussions Task Force in July 2012. Board passed emergency regulations concerning concussions in July, and charged Task Force to review best practices in prevention and treatment of head injuries in youth athletics.
In Jan. 2013, Task Force reported to State Board of Education further recommended actions on how to prevent such injuries, and how to identify and care for student athletes who have sustained traumatic brain injuries.
In April 2013, Board approved regulations recommended by Task Force.
VISIONARY PANEL FOR BETTER SCHOOLS Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: Ex officio: Nancy S. Grasmick, Ph.D., State Superintendent of Schools ACHIEVEMENT GAPS TASK GROUP ASSESSMENT TASK GROUP LEADERSHIP TASK GROUP LEARNING TASK GROUP PUBLIC SUPPORT TASK GROUP TEACHER QUALITY TASK GROUP Created by State Superintendent of Schools, Visionary Panel for Better Schools began its work in June 2001. Panel reviewed and assessed State's educational reform policy and initiatives of past decade. Then, Panel formulated a plan for next ten years, incorporating most sucessful reforms of past and envisioning new ways to accelerate progress in future. Seven task groups assisted Panel. Their concerns focused on: Accountability; Achievement Gaps; Assessment; Leadership; Learning; Public Schools; and Teacher Quality. Final report submitted in Jan. 2002. WEB-BASED LEARNING PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE In June 2001, Committee submitted its report and implementation plan to State Board of Education, and until 2004 oversaw its implementation and updating to reflect new technologies. WORK GROUP ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Chair (chosen by State Superintendent of Schools): Mohammed Choudhury, State Superintendent of Schools Appointed by Senate President: Cheryl C. Kagan Appointed by House Speaker: Alonzo T. Washington Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: Julia Chavez; Drew S. fa*gan, Ed.D.; Amir Francois; Libia Gil; Niki Hazel; Lucy Hernandez; Eric Louers-Phillips, Ph.D.; Anne Marie Foerster Luu; Kia McDaniel, Ed.D.; Paula Moore; Anjali Pandey; Matthew Peters; Elena Sorto; Susan Spinnato; Diego Toledo; Jonathan Turner; Isela Vidals; Judy Walker; Conor Williams; Laurel Williams; Min Woo; Ilhye Yoon. In Feb. 2021, Work Group on English Language Learners in Public Schools was authorized by General Assembly (Chapter 36, Acts of 2021). Work Group was charged with collecting data on: number of English language learners at each public early childhood, primary and secondary school in State; percentage of English language learners in total public school population; services available to English language learners; effectiveness of those services; and accessibility of staff, teachers, and administrators to English language learners. Further, methods of teaching and providing services to English language learners were reviewed, and recommendations made on how to improve the education of English language learners in Maryland. To Governor and General Assembly, Work Group submitted an interim report on Dec. 1, 2021, and a final report in Nov. 2022. WORK GROUP ON FUTURE COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLANS Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools: Michelle E. Daley, Co-Chair Doreen Bass; Gregory J. Bricca; Russell Brown, Ph.D.; Raymond H. Brown; William S. Burke; Kara E. B. Calder; Richard Edwards; Bonnie Ennis; Nancy Fitzgerald; Mary L. Gable; Natalie Gay; Donna M. Gunning; Tracey Hiebel; Sheila McEwan; Christine Koth; Jeffrey A. Maher, Ph.D.; Leigh Mann; Tina McKnight; Kristi L. Michel; James Orr; Karen Peters; Shannon Pugh; Alice Smith; Danielle M. Susskind; Christy G. Thompson, Ed.D.; Joan Withers; Judith C. Walker; Renee L. Villareal. In June 2016, Work Group on Future Comprehensive Master Plans was convened (Chapters 701 & 702, Acts of 2016). Work Group was to make recommendations on what information future comprehensive master plans should contain, and whether such plans should be in digital form. In Oct. 2017, Work Group submitted its final report to State Board of Education, and Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education. YOUTH & FAMILY LITERACY SERVICES
George J. Funaro, Ph.D., Executive Director (410) 767-0439
Sr. Helen Amos, Co-Chair
John F. (Jack) Jennings, Co-Chair
Raymond V. (Buzz) Bartlett; Kay G. Bienen; Sharon Blake; Debbie Bostian; Dunbar Brooks; Phyllis B. Brotman; Linda Chamberlain; Jay C. Chunn, Ph.D.; Michael Cohen; Dane A. Coleman; Bonnie S. Copeland, Ph.D.; Lorraine A. Costella, Ph.D.; Calvin Disney; Ralph Fessler, Ph.D.; Patricia A. Foerster; Sandra H. French; Harold Gray; Bryant Hall; Michael E. Hickey, Ph.D.; Murray K. Hoy, J.D.; Jann Jackson; Donna L. Jacobs, Esq.; Karen R. Johnson; Cynthia Kunckle; Donald N. Langenberg, Ph.D.; Min Leong; Michael Mark; Irving Pressley McPhail, Ph.D.; Scott Pfeifer; Henry J. Raymond, Ph.D.; Elaine Ryan, Ed.D.; Walter Sondheim, Jr.; Linda Storey; June E. Streckfus; Alvin Thornton, Ph.D.; Jerry D. Weast, Ph.D.ACCOUNTABILITY TASK GROUP
Michael Cohen, Chair
Dane A. Coleman, Co-Chair
Min Leong, Co-Chair
Cynthia Kunckle, Co-Chair
Jerry D. Weast, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Michael E. Hickey, Ph.D., Chair
Dunbar Brooks, Co-Chair
Bonnie S. Copeland, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Phyllis B. Brotman, Chair
Calvin Disney, Co-Chair
Ralph Fessler, Ph.D., Co-Chair
At request of State Superintendent of Schools, Web-Based Learning Project Steering Committee began its work in Dec. 2000. Under Division of Instruction, Committee developed an implementation plan and funding strategy to bring Internet-based learning (including credit courses) to teachers and students statewide. Plan was to include nontraditional learning opportunities and financial options, and use resources already developed by other states and Southern Regional Education Board.
Staff:
Staff: Michelle E. Daley (410) 767-0359; e-mail: michelle.daley@maryland.gov
Walter J. Sallee, Co-Chair
Under Division of Library Development and Services, transferred to Maryland State Library Agency in July 2017 (Chapters 337 & 338, Acts of 2017).
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