Educator Workforce
To meet the evolving needs of all students, it is crucial to prepare a larger, more diverse pool of highly qualified educators. At the College of Education, EdTerps are dedicated to expanding access to education careers and sharing their expertise and innovative knowledge in the science of teaching and leadership to prepare the next generation of educators.
Initiatives and Programs
A wide array of programs prepare students to teach in elementary, middle, or high school classrooms, as well as work with English Language Learners, preschoolers and students with special needs.
Blueprint for Maryland鈥檚 Future
As school districts implement the Blueprint for Maryland鈥檚 Future to transform education statewide, EdTerps expertise and research serve as valuable resources to help advance all five of the legislation鈥檚 pillars.
Maryland Professional Development Schools (PDS)
A collaborative effort between Montgomery County Public Schools, Prince George鈥檚 County Public Schools, Montgomery County Education Association and Prince George鈥檚 County Education Association to establish vibrant hubs of professional learning for prospective, new, and experienced teachers.
Education News
Research Centers and Labs
- Center for Educational Innovation and Improvement
A research center focused on developing new and innovative approaches that advance public education and enhance educational opportunities for children and young adults. - Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention
An early childhood research center whose mission is to conduct high quality research on early childhood education and early intervention programs in order to inform state and federal policy. - Maryland Equity Project
Dedicated to improving public education through research, the center's work focuses on the teacher workforce, educational equity and access, and the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.