CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION STUDENT/PARTNERS BRANCH
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, combined with Accountability and Coordination Unit to form Student and Assessment Services Branch in July 2000.
CAREER CONNECTION BRANCH
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed in 1997 as Career Technology Instructional Services Branch.
CAREER TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES BRANCH
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed Career and Technology Education Instructional Branch, July 1, 1997.
CAREER TECHNOLOGY STUDENT SUPPORT BRANCH
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed Career and Technology Education Student/Partners Branch, July 1, 1997.
CAREER TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS SUPPORT BRANCH
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed Career and Technology Education Systems Branch, July 1, 1997.
COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Under Division of Rehabilitation Services, renamed Office of Program and Community Support in 1999.
COMPENSATORY EDUCATION & SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
Renamed Division of Student and School Services in 1999.
COMPENSATORY EDUCATION BRANCH
Under Compensatory Education and Support Services Division, renamed Program Improvement and Family Support Branch in 1999.
DIVISION OF INSTRUCTION & STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Renamed Division of Instruction in July 2000 when Staff Development Branch transferred to Division of Professional and Strategic Development.
DIVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Under School Improvement Services Office, renamed Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services in April 1999.
ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL INITIATIVES
Under Division of Professional and Strategic Development, restructured as Elementary School Initiatives Branch in Oct. 2001.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INITIATIVES BRANCH
Under Division of Professional and Strategic Development, merged with Middle School Initiatives Branch to form Elementary and Middle School Initiatives Branch in July 2002.
EQUITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE BRANCH
Moved from Division of Instruction and reconstituted as Equity Assurance and Compliance Office under Administration on July 1, 2002.
FACILITIES OPERATIONS & PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Within Division of Rehabilitation Services under Business Support Services, renamed Human Resources and Facilities Management in 1997.
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT & DROPOUT INTERVENTION BRANCH
Under Division of Student and School Services, functions dispersed to other branches in Dec. 1999.
GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, functions reassigned to a section under Adult Education and Literacy Services Branch in 1996.
INFORMATION PROCESSING BRANCH
Under Planning, Results, and Information Management Division, renamed Information Technology Branch in July 1999.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BRANCH
In July 2001, renamed Office of Information Technology, and moved from Division of Planning, Results, and Information Management to Office of Deputy State Superintendent for Administration.
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT & STAFF DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, merged with Program Administration and Support Branch in June 2001 to form Program Administration, Support, and Staff Development Branch.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY BRANCH
Under Division of Instruction, reorganized as Instructional Technology and School Library Media Services Branch, July 1, 2002.
INTERNAL AUDIT
Under Administration, functions assumed by Audit Office in July 2002.
MARYLAND REHABILITATION CENTER
Under Division of Rehabilitation Services, renamed Workforce and Technology Center in Sept. 2001.
MARYLAND SCHOOL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Established in 1989 by the State Board of Education, the Program evaluated local education. Each spring, students in grades 3, 5, and 8 were tested in reading, mathematics, writing, language, science, and social studies. Results evaluated schools, with no scores for individual students. Testing under the Program was last administered in spring 2002.
MARYLAND SCHOOL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM REVIEW PANEL
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Deborah Drown; Ann H. Dwyer; Ralph Fessler; Frederick Foreman; Christopher Lambert; Donald A. Manekin; Laura Nossel; Marilyn J. Praisner.
Appointed by Senate President: Gloria G. Lawlah; one vacancy.
Appointed by House Speaker: James W. Campbell; one vacancy.
The State Superintendent of Schools created the Maryland School Performance Assessment Program Review Panel in July 1997. The Panel completed its work in May 2002.
MARYLAND TASK FORCE ON THE PRINCIPALSHIP
The Maryland Task Force on the Principalship was formed by the State Superintendent of Schools in December 1999. The Task Force was to recommend ways to recruit more principals and improve their training. In June 2000, the Task Force sent its preliminary recommendations to the State Board of Education. In August 2000, the Task Force submitted its final report.
MIDDLE SCHOOL INITIATIVES BRANCH
NONPUBLIC SCHOOL BRANCH
NUTRITION & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BRANCH
OFFICE OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT BRANCH
PROGRAM & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES
PROGRAM & FINANCE COORDINATION BRANCH
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & ASSISTANCE BRANCH
PROGRAM EVALUATION & COMPLIANCE BRANCH
PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES BRANCH
PUPIL SERVICES BRANCH
RECONSTITUTED SCHOOLS BRANCH
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE
RESULTS BRANCH
SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES & STATE MEDIA SERVICES BRANCH
SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA SERVICES BRANCH
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS & GOALS 2000 ADVISORY PANEL
SCHOOLS UNDER LOCAL RECONSTITUTION BRANCH
SPECIAL PROGRAMS BRANCH
SPECIAL PROJECTS UNIT
STAFF DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
STRATEGIC DELIVERY SYSTEMS
STRATEGIC PLANNING UNIT
STUDENT PARTNER SERVICES BRANCH
SUPPORT SYSTEM SECTION
TALKING BOOK CENTER
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 the State Superintendent of Schools, the Visionary Panel for Better Schools began its work in June 2001. The Panel reviewed and assessed the State's educational reform policy and initiatives of the past decade. Then, the Panel formulated a plan for the next ten years, incorporating the most sucessful reforms of the past and envisioning new ways to accelerate progress in the future. Seven task groups assisted the Panel: Accountability; Achievement Gaps; Assessment; Leadership; Learning; Public Schools; and Teacher Quality.
The Panel submitted its final report in January 2002.
Appointed by State Superintendent of Schools:
Michael E. Hickey, Ph.D., Co-Chair
Donald Barron, Co-Chair
Helen Becker; Wendy Boardman; C. Thomas Bowmann; Dane Coleman; Elizabeth Crosby; Gerald R. DeGrange; Deborah Glinowiecki; Rochelle Ingram; Nicole Kim; Ted Knight; Kent W. Kreamer; Chris Nunzio; Jacqueline Pipkin; Roger Plunkett; Dorthea Pressey; Cynthia Rodgers; David D. Rudolph; Franklin L. Tull; Wayne Walbrecher.
Under Division of Professional and Strategic Development, merged in July 2002 with Elementary School Initiatives Branch to form Elementary and Middle School Initiatives Branch.
Under Division of Special Education, renamed Community and Interagency Services Branch, July 1, 1997.
Under Business Services, reorganized in July 2002 as School and Community Nutrition Programs Branch, with transportation functions moved to Office of Pupil Transportation.
Reorganized as Division of Professional and Strategic Development in July 2000.
Under Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, merged in June 2001 with Instructional Support and Staff Development Branch to form Program Administration, Support, and Staff Development Branch.
Under Division of Rehabilitation Services, renamed Business Support Services in Jan. 1997.
Under Division of Business Services, renamed Financing Reporting Coordination Branch in Feb. 2001.
Under Division of Special Education, renamed Instructional Support and Staff Development Branch, July 1, 1997.
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed in 1997 as Career Technology Systems Support Branch.
Under Compensatory Education and Support Services Division, renamed Student Services and Alternative Programs Branch in 1999.
Under Division of Instruction, renamed Schools under Local Reconstitution Branch and moved to Division of Professional and Strategic Development in Oct. 2001.
Within the Office of State Superintendent of Schools, renamed Resource Development and Grants Management Office in July 2000.
Under Division of Planning, Results, and Information Management, renamed Information Management Branch in July 1999.
Under Division of Instruction and Staff Development, renamed School Library Media Services Branch in 1997.
Abolished July 1, 2002; functions assigned to Instructional Technology and School Library Media Services Branch.
Under School Improvement Services Office, renamed Office of Research and Development in July 1997.
Last met in May 1997.
Under Division of Professional and Strategic Development, combined with Special Programs Branch in July 2002 to form Schools under Local Reconstitution and Special Projects Branch.
Under Division of Professional and Strategic Development, merged with Schools under Local Reconstitution Branch in July 2002 to form Schools under Local Reconstitution and Special Projects Branch.
Under Division of Instruction and Staff Development, Unit functions either were completed or reassigned effective Nov. 1, 1998.
Under Division of Professional and Strategic Development, restructured as Professional Development Grants Branch in Oct. 2001.
Under Division of Professional and Strategic Developments, functions dispersed to other branches in Oct. 2001.
Within Office of State Superintendent of Schools, renamed in 1997 as Grants and Goals 2000.
Under Division of Career Technology and Adult Learning, renamed in 1997 as Career Technology Student Support Branch.
Under Division of Special Education, reorganized as Program Evaluation and Compliance Branch in July 1998.
Formerly under Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, closed in Dec. 1996 due to severe budget cuts. Center functions were assumed by Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
George J. Funaro, Ph.D., Executive Director (410) 767-0439
web: www.msde.state.md.us/Visionary_Panel/index.html
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
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