MSDE Resources

• Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) publications - The Maryland State Department of Education publishes numerous documents for a wide variety of audiences. http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/newsroom/publications

• MSDE Public Website Featuring State Performance Plan Results:  http://mdideareport.org/

• Maryland School Assessment (MSA) given each spring to Maryland's students to test their mastery of the basics and how well they can apply that knowledge in authentic problem-solving situations. Part of the US Department of Education's No Child Left Behind Act. Site gives information on state, county school system and local schools. Reports are broken down by student groups in reading and math. Also provides information on graduation rates for high schools.   www.mdreportcard.org

• Maryland's High School Assessments (HSA) - high school assessments intended to create higher expectations in grades 9-12. Tests will gauge both school performance and individual student performance. High School Core Learning Goals, Sample Assessment Items and Assessment Credit Requirements are provided.  This site is a comprehensive collection of information and resources related to the HSAs.    http://www.msde.state.md.us/hsaexam/index.html

• Procedural Safeguards and Parental Rights Brochure is the brochure provided by MSDE to assist parents in understanding their right in the Special Education process. This document has recently been revised to comply with new regulations from IDEA 2004.
              • Brochure  • MSDE Information/Resources

• Gifted and Talented Education - Gifted and Talented Education services are available to students in Grades K-12 throughout Maryland. http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/giftedtalented

• MSDE special reports