The Office of School Innovations oversees the Maryland Charter Schools Program, The SEED School of Maryland, and supports the charter liaisons in each Local Education Agency (LEA).
Maryland Charter School Workgroup
The first meeting of the workgroup will take place Monday, September 23, 2024, at 10 am at the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building, 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202, on the 8th floor in conference room #3.
Maryland Public Charter Schools
Maryland charter schools are public schools operated by independent nonprofit organizations. The charter is awarded by the local board of education, and grants the school more operational autonomy than non-charter (traditional) public schools. Public charter schools are tuition-free and open to all students. The Maryland State Department of Education provides support and guidance to LEAs engaged in authorizing public charter schools, and to charter school operators.
Local Education Agency Charter School Liaisons
In Maryland, LEAs authorize charter schools. LEAs manage the application, renewal, and revocation/closure processes in a similar manner to traditional nonpublic schools, while honoring the autonomy in the respective charter agreements. Visit our
Liaison page for details.
The SEED School of Maryland
The SEED School of Maryland is a statewide college-preparatory public boarding school for grades 6 - 12. The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) oversees the school and holds it accountable to state and federal standards.
Contact:
Carol Beck
Director, Office of School Innovations
Office: (410) 767-3678
carol.beck@maryland.gov