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Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)

Ed.D. in Education for System Level Administrators

The Doctorate of Education is a 3-year cohort-based 36-month 60-credit degree professional practice Ed.D. designed for system-level administrators in areas such as curriculum, assessment and accountability, human resources, fiscal management, and operations. The curriculum and practices are based on the model developed through the Carnegie Foundations Project on the Education Doctorate. The focus on system-level administrators is intentional and grounded in research demonstrating the critical role that such administrators play in supporting principals and schools in improving student outcomes. The program is tailored to the needs of specific districts and cohorts are recruited from systems with common needs or demographics.

For more info, please contact: Margaret McLaughlin: mjm@umd.edu

PDF: http://www.education.umd.edu/Academics/IP/prtmdsch/edd.pdf

District of Columbia County Public Schools (DCPS)

Improving Content-Area Literacy Instruction in Middle Schools (CALI)

In partnership with DCPS, this project focuses on a co-teaching framework to support students, with or at risk for disability, who struggle with reading and comprehending expository text in content-area classes. The intention is to improve collaboration between special education teachers and content-area teachers paired in the classroom by creating prescriptive roles to help co teachers integrate evidence based literacy instruction into the content area setting and to emphasize the integration of data-based literacy support. This is especially important since, due to chronic shortages of special education teachers, as well as efforts to place children in less restrictive environments, 58% of students with disabilities spend 80% or more of their time at school in general education settings.

For more info, please contact: Jade Wexler: jawexler@umd.edu

Website: http://www.education.umd.edu/CollegeNews/2015/wnrIESgrant.html

Inquiry Learning in Common Core Era

Through a collaborative in-school professional development, we support a cadre of highly effective public school teachers and lead teachers that are knowledgeable and able to teach high academic standards for all students, particularly addressing the needs of English Language Learners in mathematics. Teachers will complete the Standards for Mathematical Practices course.

For more info, please contact: Beatriz Quintos: bquintos@umd.edu

PACT Plus

In partnership with DCPS and the University of Texas at Austin, Pact Plus is developing a school model that integrates
1) research-based practices in reading instruction for the content areas of social studies, science, and English language arts, focusing on students with disabilities, and
2) research-based practices in reading intervention for students with disabilities who require more intensive interventions to accelerate their reading performance.
Pact Plus provides extensive, high-quality professional development to content area and special education teachers to ensure they have the knowledge to implement the model effectively and with high fidelity. PACT Plus utilizes two fully developed interventions: Promoting Adolescents Comprehension of Text (PACT), a text-based approach to content acquisition and reading comprehension development; and Research-Based Intensive Intervention for Students With Disabilities (RISD), an approach to delivering intensive intervention to students who need it.

For more info, please contact:Jade Wexler: jawexler@umd.edu

Sci- Dentity

The Sci-Dentity project focuses on developing STEM identities through sci-fi storytelling and online peer networks. It blends middle school libraries, online social networks, and science-fiction storytelling to explore how these learning environments and activities can better help young students to imagine futures in STEM (Science Mathematics Engineering and Math) careers. More concretely, Sci-Dentity has developed an after-school program for inner-city, middle school youth in Washington DC Public Schools (DCPS) where students create science inspired stories with different media (e.g. graphic novels, short stories etc.).

For more info, please contact:
June Ahn: juneahn@umd.edu

Website: http://scidentity.umd.edu/

Howard County Public Schools (HCPS)

Master Certification (MCERT)

MCERT is a 13-month program that leads to a Master's in Education degree (M.Ed) and teacher certification eligibility in Maryland. It is designed for those who already hold a Bachelor's degree and want to become a general elementary or secondary teacher. Program highlights include a full year teaching internship, integration of coursework and field experiences, scholarship opportunities in high needs areas, and teacher placements in Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County. Eligibility for certification is available in the following areas: Art PreK-12, Dance, Elementary 1-6, English 7-12, Math 7-12, Middle School Math or Science 4-9, Physical Education PreK-12, Science 7-12, Social Studies 7-12, TESOL PreK-12 or World Language PreK-12. Classes are offered at the Universities at Shady Grove campus (USG), Laurel College Center and PDS sites.

**Accepting applications for the 2019-2020 cohort

For more info, please contact: Ebony Terrell Shockley: eterrell@umd.edu

Website: http://www.education.umd.edu/TLPL/programs/MCERT/

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)

Masters Certification Program (MCERT)

MCERT is a 13-month program that leads to a Master's in Education degree (M.Ed) and teacher certification eligibility in Maryland. It is designed for those who already hold a Bachelor's degree and want to become a general elementary or secondary teacher. Program highlights include a full year teaching internship, integration of coursework and field experiences, scholarship opportunities in high needs areas, and teacher placements in Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County. Eligibility for certification is available in the following areas: Art PreK-12, Elementary 1-6, English 7-12, Math 7-12, Middle School Math or Science 4-9, Physical Education PreK-12, Science 7-12, Social Studies 7-12, TESOL PreK-12 or World Language PreK-12. Classes are offered at the Universities at Shady Grove campus (USG), Laurel College Center and PDS sites.

** Accepting applications for the 2019-2020 cohort

For more info, please contact: Ebony Terrel Shockley: eterrell@umd.edu

Website:http://www.education.umd.edu/TLPL/programs/MCERT/

Masters in Reading

The Masters in Reading program leads to a Master's in Education degree (M.Ed) and Reading Specialist K-12 certification in Maryland. The program is designed for those who already hold a teaching credential and want to become Reading Specialists. Program highlights include coursework that focuses on reading development, effective reading instruction, reading remediation, content are reading, and diagnosis and assessment of reading. In addition, the Reading Specialist program culminates in a Reading Clinic/Summer Reading Program experience in which students work with struggling readers. Classes are currently offered at the Universities at Shady Grove campus (USG).

For more info, please contact: Dr. Peter Afflerbach: afflo@umd.edu

Website:http://www.education.umd.edu/TLPL/programs/ReadingCenter/graduateprograms.html

M.Ed. in Creative Initiatives in Teacher Education (CITE)

This is a graduate program with successful completion resulting in both a Master's in Education (M.Ed.) degree and a Maryland teaching certificate for grades 1-5. CITE is two consecutive years consisting of four semesters and one summer. During the academic years, interns serve as para-educators in a Montgomery County elementary school and also attend classes in the late afternoon and early evening.

**Accepting applications for 2019 cohort

For more info, please contact: Jo Ellen Smallwood: JoEllen_Smallwood@mcpsmd.org

Website:http://www.education.umd.edu/TLPL/programs/CITE.html

M.Ed. in Human Development (MCHD)

This program focuses on theory and contemporary educational research related to adolescent social, cognitive, emotional, and physical development, and the translation of that research into principles of instructional practice that positively influence adolescents' academic achievement, motivation to achieve, and school adjustment in secondary education settings. There is a strong programmatic emphasis on diversity and the impact of individual differences on predicted outcomes. The program employs a cohort model, with new cohorts beginning every fall, and is designed to be completed in five continuous semesters.

Please note that the department is not currently accepting applications for a Fall 2019 cohort. Please check back for future updates and/or contact Dr. Ann Battle, Program Director at abattle@umd.edu, or Ms. Jannitta Graham, Graduate Coordinator, at jgraham7@umd.edu for further information.

Website: http://www.education.umd.edu/HDQM/academic/degreeListings/MastersEdMCPS.html

M.Ed. In Math Education: Special Studies In Middle School Math

A 30-credit program intended for teachers already certified in elementary education, special education, or in ESOL who are or plan to teach math in the middle grades (4-9th). This research-based program involves coursework in mathematics content, mathematics education, curriculum-based integrated content and pedagogy courses, as well as an action research course.
*Interested applicants contact Beatriz Quintos

For more info, please contact: Beatriz Quintos: bquintos@umd.edu

Website: http://www.education.umd.edu/MathEd/Outreach/DPP_MCPS_Prospective.html

M.Ed. In Special Education/ Severe Disabilities With A Focus On Autism Spectrum Disorders For Teachers, Professionals, And Professional Staff

This two year, 36 credit hour outreach program is designed for those already certified in Special Education and wishing to specialize in Autism Spectrum Disorders/Severe Disabilities and earn an endorsement in Severe Disabilities. Each scholar admitted to the degree program receives a full tuition fellowship awarded by the U.S. Department of Education/ OSEP. The Service Obligation attached to the fellowship requires scholars to provide work related to training for a period of two years for every year of funding or repay the cost of the assistance.

**Accepting applications for Fall 2019 cohort

For more info, please contact: Agnesanne J. Danehey: adanehey@umd.edu

Website: http://www.education.umd.edu/CHSE/academics/degree_programs/

M.Ed. In Teacher Leadership: Special Studies In STEM Education

This is a rigorous, content-focused program that allows in-service teacher to engage with the skills, practices, and core ideas of engineering, physics, biology, and mathematics. This 30-credit degree program is open to elementary and middle school teachers who have already earned their teaching certification. In addition to the masters degree, candidates who successfully complete our program will qualify for an add-on endorsement from MSDE to their current certifications.

*Not currently accepting applications

For more info, please contact: Daniel Levin: dlevin2@umd.edu

Website: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1323600

Professional Development Schools (PDS)

Professional Development Schools

Teaching is a profession of practice. At the University of Maryland, each of our teacher preparation programs has authentic field experiences embedded into the students coursework requirements. Teacher candidates use the knowledge learned throughout their preparation programs as they develop the skills to implement this knowledge in these field-based settings. Field experiences and internships occur in over 50 public Professional Development Schools (PDS). These networks of PreK-12 schools have established partnerships between the Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education professional education programs. Through these relationships, the College of Education has set high standards designed to establish a learning community that supports diversity and equity among students, faculty and staff while improving teaching and learning of all students.

For more info, please contact: Susan DePlatchett: susandep@umd.edu

Website: http://www.education.umd.edu/Academics/Programs/teacher_education/FieldExpPDSClinicalYrLong.html

Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS)

Administrator 1 Certification in STEM Leadership

In partnership with Prince George’s County Public Schools and the Wallace Foundation, have worked with to develop an innovative principal training program that prepares the next generation of school leaders to infuse integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics content with project-based learning in order to prepare students for college and careers in the 21st Century. The program spans three academic semesters over a 12-month period commencing in September 2015. In addition to the STEM content, the courses cover the content focus of the PGCPS Leadership Standards, the 2005 Maryland Instructional Leadership Framework, the 2014 Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Educational Leadership Policy Standards, and the 2011 Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) Standards for Building-Level Leader Preparation.

For more info, please contact: Tom Davis: davisth4@umd.edu
Website: https://www.education.umd.edu/TLPL/programs/STEM-AC1/

College Park Academy

College Park Academy (CPA) is a rigorous college-prep middle and high charter school in Prince George’s County that features a blended learning platform throughout the curriculum. CPA students are able to earn up to 60 college credits (including 25 credits at the University of Maryland) by high school commencement. CPA is intended for students who are highly motivated and seeking a rigorous and demanding instructional program. In 2013, CPA started with 6th and 7th grades and is adding a grade per year until the school reaches 12th grade and 700 students.

For more info, please contact: Daniel Vivas: dvivas@umd.edu
Website: http://www.collegeparkacademy.com/

Ed.D. in Education for System Level Administrators

The Doctorate of Education is a 3-year cohort-based 36-month 60-credit degree professional practice Ed.D. designed for system-level administrators in areas such as curriculum, assessment and accountability, human resources, fiscal management, and operations. The curriculum and practices are based on the model developed through the Carnegie Foundation’s Project on the Education Doctorate. The focus on system-level administrators is intentional and grounded in research demonstrating the critical role that such administrators play in supporting principals and schools in improving student outcomes. The program is tailored to the needs of specific districts and cohorts are recruited from systems with common needs or demographics.

For more info, please contact: Margaret McLaughlin: mjm@umd.edu

PDF: http://www.education.umd.edu/Academics/IP/prtmdsch/edd.pdf

ELLMath: Elementary Common Core Mathematics Instruction for English Language Learners

Beginning in May 2015, the ELLMath program will offer three graduate-level courses aimed at developing PGCPS teachers content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and pedagogical content knowledge to teach Common Core mathematics to English Learners. A cohort of 25 elementary and ESOL teachers will complete all 3 courses, ending in May 2016. The courses will include a mathematics content course on elementary number and operation, a course on mathematics instruction for English Learners, and a course dedicated to supporting collaborative lesson study cycles and teacher action research. Upon completion of the program, ELLMath teachers recdive 9 graduate credits, that they can use towards a Master's degree or toward their certification.

For more info, please contact: Beatriz Quintos: bquintos@umd.edu

Website: http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=1638083

M.Ed.- Specialization in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

This 26-month program, offered in partnership with Prince George's County Public Schools, provides in-service elementary, middle, and high school mainstream teachers with the theory and pedagogy associated with teaching English language learners across the content areas. The curriculum is grounded in practical experiences working specifically with the English language learner population within Prince George's County. This program has both face-to-face and online components to accommodate teachers' work schedules during the academic year: three summers consisting of two workshop-style face-to-face courses, and one online course in both the fall and spring semesters.

For more info, please contact: Drew Fagan: dfagan@umd.edu

St. Mary's County Public Schools (SMCPS)

Ed. D. in Education for System Level Administrators

The Doctorate of Education is a 3-year cohort-based 36-month 60-credit degree professional practice Ed.D. designed for system-level administrators in areas such as curriculum, assessment and accountability, human resources, fiscal management, and operations. The curriculum and practices are based on the model developed through the Carnegie Foundation’s Project on the Education Doctorate. The focus on system-level administrators is intentional and grounded in research demonstrating the critical role that such administrators play in supporting principals and schools in improving student outcomes. The program is tailored to the needs of specific districts and cohorts are recruited from systems with common needs or demographics.

For more info, please contact: Margaret McLaughlin: mjm@umd.edu

PDF: http://www.education.umd.edu/Academics/IP/prtmdsch/edd.pdf