Department of Education Offices and Divisions

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee state and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population–students, teachers, principals, and other educators –throughout Maryland.

MSDE Organization Chart. Level 1: State Board of Education. Level 2, Office of the State Superintendent, Mohammed Choudhury Level 3: Office of School Improvement and Transformation, Najib Jammal, Office of the Deputy for Organizational Effectiveness, Sylvia A. Lawson, Ph.D. Office of the Deputy for Teaching and Learning, Dr. Deann Collins, Deputy Superintendent Office of Operations, Krishnanda Tallur, Assistant State Superintendent, Division of Financial Planning, Operations, and Strategy, Justin Dayhoff


Maryland State Board of Education

Maryland State Board of Education


Maryland State Department of Education

Office of the State Superintendent

Division of Assessment, Accountability and Performance Reporting

Division of Educator Certification and Program Approval

Division of Financial Planning, Operations, and Strategy

Office of Audits

Office of Communications and Community Engagement

Office of Governmental Affairs, Education Policy, and External Relations

Office of Policy Analysis and Fiscal Compliance

Office of Research, Planning, and Program Evaluation


Office of the Chief of School Improvement and Transformation

Office of School Improvement and Transformation

Office of Community Schools and Expanded Learning Time

Office of Leadership Development


Office of the Deputy for Teaching and Learning

Division of Early Childhood

Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services

Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association

Office of College and Career Pathways

Office of Teaching and Learning Instructional Programs and Services


Office of the Deputy for Organizational Effectiveness

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Division of Student Support, Academic Enrichment and Educational Policy

Office of the Ombudsman

Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs


Office of the Deputy of Operations

Office of Equity Assurance and Compliance

Office of Facilities and Operations

Office of Human Resources

Office of Information Technology

Office of Procurement and Contract Management

Office of Pupil Transportation and Emergency Management

Office of School Facilities


Interagency Commission on School Construction

Maryland Interagency Commission on School Construction website


Maryland Center for School Safety

Maryland Center for School Safety website


Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center

Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center website