The Maryland State Department of Education publishes numerous documents for a wide variety of audiences. Below are links to some of our most popular publications.
If you do not see what you are looking for here, try the Special Reports section or the Publications Archive page.
Maryland Together: Maryland's Recovery Plan for Child CareCOVID-19 Response and the Path ForwardMay 2020 (Draft)
Maryland Together: Maryland's Recovery Plan for EducationCOVID-19 Response and the Path ForwardMay 2020 (Draft)
Maryland Student Records Systems Manual 2020August 2020
Because Opportunity Belongs to EveryoneStrengthening Education in Maryland AccomplishmentsHighlights 2018
Because Opportunity Belongs to Everyone (text-only)Strengthening Education in Maryland AccomplishmentsHighlights 2018
Strengthening Education in MarylandJanuary - June 2017 Report
Career and Technical Education Programs of StudyJanuary 2019
2017 Review of Local Education Agency Master PlansDecember 2017
Emergency Planning Guidelines for Local Education Agencies and SchoolsOctober 2017
Maryland Teacher Staffing Report 2016-2018
MSDE Required Statutorily Mandated Reports, JCR Reports, and Action RequirementsJune 2017
Study of Funding Provided to Public Schools and Public Charter Schools in MarylandDecember 2016
Sharpen the FocusJune 2021 Update
Maryland's Model Policy on Bullying, Harassment, or IntimidationEffective School Year 2022-2023
Parents Guide To New Assessments in MarylandApril 2014
Maryland ClassroomVol. 19 No.4May 2014
Financial Literacy Education
Dropout Prevention School Completion Intervention Resource Guide 2012March 2013
Financial Reporting Manual2014
Physical Education Facilities Guidelines For New Construction And Major RenovationsJune 2011
Report to the Maryland State Board of Education on the Provision of Educational Services to Long-Term Suspended and Expelled Students in Maryland Public SchoolsAugust 2010
A Tiered Instructional Approach to Support Achievement for All StudentsJune 2008
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