Standards & Frameworks Validation Committee: ELA

Purpose

To enhance student outcomes by addressing the diverse needs, abilities, and interests of all students through the alignment of standards and curricular resources.


Member Selection Process

The selected committee members represent a diverse group of educators, parents, and private citizens from across Maryland. Chosen through an application process based on grade-band needs, they bring varied backgrounds, expertise, and knowledge to the work of the SFVC.


Literacy Standards Committee

Alaina Mackell (Co-chair), Coordinator Literacy Programs and Initiatives at MSDE

Stephanie Dale (Co-chair), Coordinator Literacy Programs and Initiatives at MSDE

Renee Hall (K-2), LEA Content Lead, Wicomico County

Chloe Hill (K-2), Special Education Teacher, Prince George’s County

Courtney M. Leard (K-2), LEA Content Lead, Washington County

Kimberly Hudler (3-5), LEA Content Lead, Charles County

Nina Weiland (3-5), Parent, Baltimore County

Katie Hilyard (3-5), Teacher, Hartford County

Carly Pumphrey (6-8), LEA Content Lead, Washington County

Christa Jan Jimenez (6-8), Literacy Coach, Caroline County

Tricia Blackman (6-8), Parent/Teacher, Howard County

Elizabeth Matheny (9-12), LEA Content Lead, Frederick County

Holly Tower (9-12), Teacher, Somerset County

Loren Grimes (9-12), LEA Content Lead, Calvert County


Meeting Dates

July 10, 2024

September 12, 2024

November 14, 2024

January 9, 2025

February 6, 2025

March 13, 2025

April 10, 2025

May 8, 2025



Meetings

Agenda


  • 2:30 - 2:35 p.m. – Welcome and Opening Remarks

  • 2:35 - 2:50 p.m. – Introductions

  • 2:50 - 3:15 p.m. – Purpose of Committee

  • 3:15 - 3:30 p.m. – Q&A

  • 3:30 p.m. – Adjourn