The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law on December 10, 2015. The U.S. Department of Education approved Maryland's ESSA plan on January 16, 2018. The plan sets into place improvement targets for schools and systems, and outlines assistance programs for schools not meeting the grade. Maryland developed its ESSA plan after unprecedented outreach to citizens across the State.
The 2018-19 Maryland Report Card provides parents and educators with the most complete picture of school and school system performance in State history. Take a look: MdReportCard.org.
Maryland revised its Consolidated State Plan to amend the Annual Measurable Objectives based on 2016-2017 performance data. The amendment was approved on August 30, 2018.
Maryland Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated State Plan(Revised to amend the exit criteria for English Language Learners; the amendment was approved on May 23, 2018)
Maryland Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated State Plan(Revised January 10, 2018)
Contact:
Mary GableAssistant State Superintendent, Division of Student Support, Academic Enrichment, & Educational PolicyOffice: (410) 767-0472mary.gable@maryland.gov