Education

Baltimore City Public School System
Provides information, updates and news to students, parents, teachers and the community.
200 E. North Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-396-8700
- http://www.bcps.k12.md.us/
The Access Center
Its mission is to improve educational outcomes for elementary and middle school students with disabilities. Provides a Web database of state profiles and resources developed by states and districts to support access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities. The exemplary materials stored in the database of resources include curriculum guides, educational videotapes, strategies, IEP guides, and useful web links.
1000 Thomas Jefferson St., NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 403-5000
- http://www.k8accesscenter.org/
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Serves as the State Library Resource Center for all of Maryland, offers free internet access, technology training, information and referral services and databases, job training, and a wide variety of educational material.
400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-396-5430
- http://www.prattlibrary.org
Head Start/ Early Head Start Programs
Federally funded program aimed to improve school readiness of low-income children. Early Head Start Programs are for children age 8 weeks to 3 years of age, Regular Head Start programs are for children aged 3 until school age.
To speak to a live representative, call toll-free
1-866-763-6481
To locate a Head Start program in your area, go online to:
- http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Maryland State Department of Education
Provides resources to parents, students, teachers and principals in the state of Maryland. Contains information on programs, curriculum, news events, and general information on all school systems in the state.
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-767-0600
- http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/
General Educational Development (GED) Program
The Tests of General Educational Development (GED) provide an alternative option for obtaining a Maryland High School Diploma.
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
(410) 767-0538
TTY/TTD Telephone Number:
(410) 333-6422 - http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/GED/
Family Literacy Program
The mission of the program is to be the pathfinder for raising the awareness of family centered education as a venue for empowering parents, sustaining families, and reaching the academic potential of children in a diverse society.
Division of Student and School Services
Program Improvement and Family Support Branch
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410 767-0314
Fax: 410-333-8010 - http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/familylit/
Educational Resources Informational Center (ERIC)
An information database of the U.S. Department of Education. It covers all aspects of education-related issues through journal articles, conference proceedings, papers, speeches, research reports, teaching guides and curriculum, and books.
Call toll free at 1- 800-LET-ERIC
- http://eric.ed.gov/
Countdown to Kindergarten
Helps families understand the value of kindergarten, choose the right school for their children,and ease the transition into kindergarten from home or preschool. Also offers materials to parents to educate them about preparing their children for school.
Countdown to Kindergarten
Maryland Committee for Children
608 Water Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
410-752-7588 ext. 226 - http://www.mdreadytosucceed.org/