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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2011 Academy Calendar

Summer 2011 Academy

MSDE conducted 11 regional Educator Effectiveness Academies during the summer of 2011.

FALL 2011 WEBINARS

ELA • MATH • STEM

SPRING FOLLOW UP FOR THE 2011 ACADEMY

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Outcomes for the Academy in 2011
  1. Develop knowledge of the Maryland Common Core State Curriculum Standards and Framework.
  2. Develop an understanding of the relationship between Maryland's vision of STEM and the Maryland Common Core State Curriculum Framework.
  3. Provide feedback, modifications, and additions to curriculum work completed in 2010-2011.
  4. Analyze the Academy content presented to identify prerequisite skills needed and appropriate strategies for scaffolding instruction.
  5. Create a one-year study plan that will guide school staff in delivering the Academy content.
2011 Summer Academy Resources
ELA Session Materials
Mathematics Session Materials
STEM Session Materials
School Team Materials