Calvert County Public Schools outlines progress, gaps in Blueprint for Maryland's Future implementation

Calvert County Public Schools officials told the Board of Education on Tuesday that the district is on track with several major elements of the state's Blueprint for Maryland's Future but still faces space, staffing and funding challenges.

The update was delivered by a CCPS implementation lead who presented accomplishments and next steps across the blueprint's five pillars: early childhood, teacher career ladders, college-and-career readiness, student supports and governance and accountability.

The presentation said the district now has at least one full-day Pre-K classroom for 4-year-olds in every elementary school and reported an increase in full-day Pre-K enrollment from 227 students (September, prior year) to 253 students this year. CCPS also said it is applying for a Pre-K expansion grant that would add about 80 seats if awarded. The presenter described work on an MSDE-approved Pre-K curriculum, accreditation activity (four schools rated Maryland ExCELS 4 of 5 and scheduled for re-evaluation) and efforts to vet paraprofessionals for a one-time Child Development Associate (CDA)…