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Maryland State Department of Education

Professional Learning and High-Quality Instructional Materials

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Professional Learning

Professional learning is the foundation of educator growth and student success. We provide comprehensive and continuous professional learning opportunities and resources that foster communication across MSDE divisions and local education agencies, encourage collaboration, assess impact, and support sustainability.

We recognize school and school system leaders as catalysts for change and we are committed to delivering high-quality professional learning that meets their needs. We offer training, coaching, and networking opportunities designed to support educational leaders in cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within their schools and districts.

Through a comprehensive system of support grounded in Learning Forward's Standards for Professional Learning, we strive to empower all Maryland educators to deepen their knowledge, enhance their practice, and improve student outcomes.

High-Quality Instructional Materials

Instructional materials are of utmost importance in ensuring equitable learning experiences for Maryland students. Students deserve the opportunity to engage with rigorous content that builds a strong foundation for their educational journey and empowers them with essential learning skills. The design of quality instructional materials offers students engagement with worthy and complex texts, tasks, and learning experiences that foster critical thinking abilities and language development and amplify student voice and agency. Additionally, these materials prioritize the affirmation of students’ cultural and linguistic identities, attending to inclusive learning communities that connect education to their real-world experiences.