This Office drives academic policy reform and innovation efforts intended to ensure that the overall educational experience in Maryland is excellent, equitable, and effective. The Office’s areas of responsibility and oversight include:

• Elementary, Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Flexibility
• Ensuring Equitable Access to Excellent Educators (Equity Plan)
• Race to the Top implementation
• Professional standards-setting and certification for teachers
• Federal and State programs to improve academic achievement among low-performing schools eligible for Title I funds

• Division of Educator Effectiveness
• Educator Certification
  
• Division of Student, Family and School Support
• Student Services & Strategic Planning
• Interscholastic Athletics (MPSSAA)
  
• Juvenile Services Education Program
• Local Finance Reporting Office
  
• Office of Pupil Transportation/Emergency Management
  
• Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs
• School Facilities Branch

Contact Information:
Sylvia A. Lawson, Ph.D.
Chief Performance Officer (CPO)
Deputy State Superintendent
Office of School Effectiveness
Phone: 410-767-0464
Email: sylvia.lawson@maryland.gov