Office of the Deputy for Organizational Effectiveness

This Office drives academic policy reform and innovation efforts intended to ensure that the overall educational experience in Maryland is excellent, equitable, and effective. The Office’s areas of responsibility and oversight include:

• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
  
• Ensuring Equitable Access to Excellent Educators (Equity Plan)
• Professional standards-setting and certification for teachers
• Federal and State programs to improve academic achievement among low-performing schools eligible for Title I funds

• Division of Educator Certification and Program Approval
  
• Educator Certification
  
• Division of Student Support, Academic Enrichment & Educational Policy
  
• Student Services & Strategic Planning
  
• Division of Rehabilitation Services
• Office of Communications and Community Engagement
• Office of the Ombudsman
  
• Office of Leadership Development and School Improvement
• Achieving Academic Equity and Excellence for Black Boys

Contact:

Sylvia A. Lawson, Ph.D.
Deputy State Superintendent for Organizational Effectiveness 
Office: (410) 767-0461
sylvia.lawson@maryland.gov