Business Before Hours - Education in Maryland 2013

The next Business Before Hours, sponsored by Garrett College's Continuing Education and Workforce Development, will be on Wednesday April 17, 8:00 am - 9:00 am at Dutch's at Silver Tree on Glendale Road.  The topic of discussion is Education in Maryland presented by Dr. Lillian M. Lowery, Ed. D, the Maryland State Superintendent of Schools.  Dr. Lowery will be discussing the state of Maryland's public education system, the new system for assessing/rating schools, the changes to the state testing system, the impact of the new Common Core standards and her plan of action.
     Dr. Lowery became the Maryland State Superintendent of Schools and Secretary - Treasurer of the State Board on July 1, 2012.  She moved to Maryland from Delaware, where she served as Secretary of Education since January 2009.  As the Chief, she facilitated a broad-based statewide strategic planning and grant application process, resulting in Delaware being selected one of the first states to be awarded a coveted federal Race to the Top grant.  She led efforts to establish Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Units as well as Turnaround Units within the Department, which have assisted in the implementation of the grant and the improvement of instructional opportunities for students.   
     Maryland was one of the first States in the nation to adopt the Common Core State Standards in mathematics and reading/English Language Arts.  In June 2010, the state Boards adopted the standards by unanimous vote and the completed curriculum is being implemented in Maryland Schools during this 2013/2014 school year.
     Garrett College's Continuing Education and Workforce Development division delivers programs, workshops and events with your success in mind.  Their offerings especially align with the community's needs for personal fulfillment, workforce development, organizational effectiveness and entrepreneurial success.  Their offerings include classes and workshops that range from Adult Basic Education, through Career Preparation, Leisure and Lifestyle Enhancement and Small Business Formation and Management.