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Maryland State Department of Education

Pillar 5: Governance and Accountability

Every school and district receives a rating of ___ or higher.

Pillar 5 focuses on ensuring that the Blueprint and Strategic Plan goals are met through transparent accountability and effective implementation. It establishes clear expectations, regular public reporting, and the use of expert review teams to provide targeted support and guidance to schools and districts seeking to enhance their performance. By promoting continuous improvement and engaging stakeholders, Pillar 5 helps build trust and drives progress toward equity and excellence in Maryland’s education system.

The outcome statements and baseline data for Pillar 5 below will be finalized once the recommendations of the Accountability and Assessment Task Force have been implemented and the measurement scale of a revised accountability system are known.

Outcomes

Pillar 5:  Governance and Accountability outcomes and baseline data
Outcome IDOutcomeBaseline DataAnnual Data Availability
5.AIncrease the percentage of schools rated ____ or higher.Once new accountability system is implementedNovember
5.BIIncrease the percentage of districts rated ____ or higher.Once new accountability system is implementedNovember

The Strategic Plan Data Dashboard offers an interactive view of our department's progress toward achieving the goals in MSDE’s Strategic Plan. Explore baseline and trend data for each outcome, organized by the five pillars of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.