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Blueprint Pillar 5:
Governance and Accountability

The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future involves thoughtful and comprehensive coordination between many agencies and institutions at all levels of Maryland government to implement the various programs and initiatives and to transform Maryland into a world-class educational system. The Blueprint establishes the Accountability Implementation Board and Expert Review Teams program. These entities hold the State and local education agencies accountable for Blueprint implementation. 

Blueprint Statutory Highlights

Creates an Accountability & Implementation Board to develop a comprehensive 10-year plan.

Expert Review Teams of educators and administrators to (1) conduct interviews, observe classes, and use other data to analyze Blueprint implementation (2) collaborate with school–based faculty and staff and local school system staff to: determine reasons why student progress is insufficient; and develop recommendations, measures, and strategies.

Beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, local school systems must implement a “9th grade tracker system” to measure each student’s progress toward graduating on time, including credit accumulation and report outcomes to MSDE which must report to the AIB and Longitudinal Data System Center.

Ensuring & Maintaining Excellence

The Accountability and Implementation Board will monitor the State’s progress towards implementing the Blueprint’s programs, initiatives and strategies. The Blueprint also establishes Expert Review Teams that allow for sharing of best practices across schools and districts, as well as supporting schools that are struggling and need assistance.

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Accountability and Implementation Board

The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Accountability and Implementation Board is an independent unit of State government that was created to ensure the successful implementation of the Blueprint. ​It is governed by a seven-member board supported by an executive director and staff.

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Expert Review team

Expert Review Teams

The Expert Review Team program is designed to support the implementation of the Blueprint at the school and district levels. By reviewing available data and information, and conducting a comprehensive school visit consisting of observations, interviews, and focus groups, the Expert Review Team will identify opportunities for improving the implementation of Blueprint initiatives with a focus on student outcomes and develop recommendations for support to improve student achievement.

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Outcome Measures Workgroup

The AIB appointed an Outcome Measures Workgroup to refine the outcome measures identified in the initial Blueprint Comprehensive Plan, as well as develop metrics and targets to measure the implementation progress. The workgroup will present its findings and, as appropriate, make recommendations to the AIB by spring/early summer 2023.

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Outcome Measures Workgroup

The AIB appointed an Outcome Measures Workgroup to refine the outcome measures identified in the initial Blueprint Comprehensive Plan, as well as develop metrics and targets to measure the implementation progress. The workgroup will present its findings and, as appropriate, make recommendations to the AIB by spring/early summer 2023.

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