Maryland charter schools are public schools operated by an independent nonprofit organization. The charter is awarded by the local board of education, and grants the school more operational autonomy than non-charter public schools. Public charter schools are tuition-free and open to all students. The Maryland State Department of Education provides support and guidance to local school systems engaged in authorizing public charter schools, and to charter school operators.
RFQ: Facilitation and Support for Local School System Charter School Liaisons
The Maryland State Department of Education is seeking a partner to help facilitate the work of Maryland's charter school liaisons - these are the key staff in the local school system who direct authorizing of charter schools by evaluating charter applications, and managing the oversight of operating charter schools. Details may be found in the
Request for Quotation (RFQ), which seeks a consultant-contractor to help facilitate meetings of Local School System staff in this important role. Responses are due June 1, 2020.
Grants
The Maryland Charter Schools Program Grants Page will be updated with information about the grant program. Also follow @MSDE_Charter for updates and announcements about the grant program.