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SMCPS outlines Blueprint for Maryland’s Future progress; district to present 90‑page update to AIB in Annapolis
Summary
SMCPS staff reported progress on Blueprint implementation — pre‑K seating, teacher apprenticeship, national board support, expanded ESOL and special‑education staffing — and will present detailed progress materials to the state AIB in Annapolis.
St. Mary's County Public Schools staff presented a multi‑pillar progress update Wednesday on implementation of Maryland’s Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and said they will deliver an expanded report to the state Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) in Annapolis.
Sarah Lorrick, SMCPS supervisor for reporting and communication, and Katie Quartercracks, chief academic officer, summarized key initiatives across the Blueprint pillars: early childhood access, teacher recruitment and retention, college-and-career readiness, student support services, and finance/reporting changes.
Highlights staff reported include: - Prekindergarten capacity: the district reported 520 pre‑K seats with 513 filled as of the update; priority placements were given to Tier 1 students (at or below…
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