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Nonpublic School Approval
Overview
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Approve all private schools except those that provide special education and/or are in licensed facilities under
COMAR 13A.09.09 Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools
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Approve educational programs in facilities licensed by state agencies and in schools operating special education programs under
COMAR 13A.09.10 Educational Programs in Nonpublic Schools and Child Care and Treatment Facilities
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Register nonpublic schools operated by bona fide church organizations that have chosen to operate exempt from the requirement to hold a certificate of approval from the State Board of Education. Ref: Ed. Article §2-206 (e) (4)
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Register nonpublic schools and education ministries that supervise home instruction.
Ref:
COMAR 13A.10.01 Home Instruction
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Maintain and issue secondary school
transcripts
for students who attended nonpublic secondary schools that have closed
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Establish and maintain electronic database for nonpublic school community
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Coordinate and implement staff development training seminar for the nonpublic school community
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Maintain and issue Amended Certificates of Approval to Legal Authorities of nonpublic schools that have a change in specifications appearing on the Certificate of Approval
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Administer Governor’s Merit Scholastic Award program in nonpublic secondary schools
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Communicate with the nonpublic school community regarding programs and resources available through the Maryland State Department of Education
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Regulate onsite monitoring of schools in licensed facilities and schools providing special education and related services
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Provide consultative service in educational issues relating to the establishment and maintenance of nonpublic schools
Contact Information
Sarah Spross
, Chief
Maryland State Department of Education
Certification and Accreditation Division
Nonpublic School Approval Branch
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone:
410-767-0409
Fax:
410-333-8963
Email:
sspross@msde.state.md.us
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