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Blueprint update: career counseling extended by state, new community‑school eligibility, Towson mentor program launched
Summary
District staff told the board that state law extended a middle-school career-counseling partnership through FY28, Robert Moton Elementary entered eligibility for community‑school grants, and Towson University posted a mentor position to support teacher induction as part of the district’s career‑ladder work.
Carroll County Public Schools staff reported progress on several parts of the state-mandated Blueprint initiative, including a state decision to extend a middle-school career-counseling partnership, new community‑school eligibility for one elementary school, and a near-term mentoring pilot supported by Towson University.
Career counseling: Mr. O'Neil told the board that House Bill 504 will extend the local partnership between school systems and local workforce-development boards through fiscal 2028. The partnership funds middle-school career coaches and workforce-development navigators who provide students with early exposure to career pathways, workplace simulations and industry connections. "The ultimate goal is to sort of start…
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