The MTAC will provide a venue for teachers to become advocates for their students and their profession through input into the decision-making process. MSDE is seeking a diverse group of teachers from across the state that represent all levels and subject areas to accurately reflect public education in Maryland. There will be a concerted effort to include teachers at various levels of their career cycle, including teachers who have fewer than 5 years of teaching experience.
The purpose of the council is to provide feedback to the State Superintendent on the initiatives of MSDE and the Maryland State Board of Education, to inform professional development strategy and to empower teachers to discuss topics critical to their success in the classroom and how MSDE can assist.
You must be a full-time teacher in Maryland's public schools. A teacher is defined as a classroom teacher who spends 100% of his/her time in Pre-kindergarten-12th grade classrooms working with students.
Be a classroom teacher for a minimum of 3 years and plan to remain a classroom teacher.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to school improvement as evidenced by involvement at a school, community, state or national level, and supported by a letter of recommendation from a principal or Superintendent that can attest to that.
Be knowledgeable about educational issues and show leadership in the school.
Be willing to engage in constructive discussion about current issues in education.
Be willing to and able to travel to the in-person meetings in the Baltimore area and attend the virtual meetings when applicable.
For questions, please email
advisorycouncils.msde@maryland.gov.