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Divisions

Overview

Vision
The vision for leadership development is effective instructional leaders in all Maryland schools.

We Believe:
Leadership matters.
Leadership is learned.
Leadership impacts every child's achievement.

Mission
The mission of the Division for Leadership Development is to build the capacity of present and potential school leaders to increase student achievement by using the Maryland Instructional Leadership Framework outcomes as the foundation of all learning experiences. These outcomes include the following:

Facilitate the Development of a School Vision
Align All Aspects of a School Culture to Student and Adult Learning
Monitor Alignment of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Improve Instructional Practices Through the Purposeful Observation and Evaluation of Teachers
Ensure the Regular Integration of Appropriate Assessments into Daily Classroom Instruction
Use Technology and Multiple Sources of Data to Improve Classroom Instruction
Provide Staff with Focused, Sustained, Research-based Professional Development
Engage All Community Stakeholders in a Shared Responsibility for Student and School Success

In Focus

Maryland Principals’ Academy

The Academy's content is based on the Maryland Instructional Leadership Framework and is focused on building the instructional capacity of principals. “This Academy was an awesome experience. The networking opportunities alone were phenomenal. I will go back to my school with more tools on my tool belt. Thank you for this opportunity." Academy 2008 Participant

Publications

Maryland Instructional Leadership Framework (2005) - This document serves as the philosophical basis for the work of the Division for Leadership Development. It defines instructional leadership through eight outcomes and provides evidences in practice that should be evident where such leadership exists.
Traditional Mandarin Version
Simplified Mandarin Version

The Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) regarding the new certification policy for assistant principals, principals, and supervisors has been revised. The new licensure regulation requires all Maryland Institutions of Higher Education to integrate the framework outcomes into their administrative preparation programs.

Leadership Succession Planning Guide for Maryland Schools (2006) - This innovative guide is a unique look at leadership succession issues in the public school sector, particularly the shortage of quality principals. It provides a stimulus for conversation for senior leadership in school systems, an outline for those educators interested in preparing their own leadership succession plan, and an actual leadership succession plan for an example school system.
Traditional Mandarin Version
Simplified Mandarin Version

Maryland Leadership Development Program Brochure (updated regularly) - This brochure describes the vision, belief statements, and mission for the Division for Leadership Development. It also describes the various components that make up the program.

Maryland Task Force on the Principalship (2000) - This report offers recommendations for redefining the role of the principal; recruiting, retaining, and rewarding principals; and improving their preparation and development.

Two companion documents to the Maryland Task Force on the Principalship report are:

For more information concerning any aspect of the Maryland Leadership Development Program, please contact one of the individuals in the Division for Leadership Development shown below.

Mary Cary
Assistant State Superintendent
410-767-0368

	James V. Foran Executive Director of High School and Postsecondary Initiatives 410-767-0589
	Paul Dunford Director of Middle School Initiatives 410-767-0793
	Ann Glazer Director of School Improvement Initiatives 410-767-0321
	Patricia A. Jones Director of Succession Initiatives 410-767-0451
	Mary Bea Preston Director of Grant Program Initiatives 410-767-0381
	Ilene J. Swirnow Director of Elementary School Initiatives 410-767-5317

For information on specific leadership programs, click on the following link: Programs.