The “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB) Act of 2001, signed into law on January 8, 2002, calls for sweeping changes in public education.  Among these is a new federal requirement that all states and school districts receiving Title 1 funding issue an annual “School Report Card” to parents.  This Maryland Report Card issued by the Maryland State Department of Education provides accountability data for the State, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS), and for each of the schools in PGCPS.  This particular document includes results from the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) and information about the adequate yearly progress measures required by State and federal laws.  Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) is the benchmark used to measure school progress toward the established goal of 100% of students achieving proficiency in Reading and Mathematics by 2014. 

PGCPS is committed to ensuring in the future that the highest academic standards are met for all children in this school district.  We have developed the Quality Schools Program Strategic Plan to serve as a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen instruction and the delivery of student services.  As a guiding principle, personnel and resources are strategically and operationally focused on achieving a shared vision to improve student achievement and school effectiveness, with special emphasis on eliminating the achievement gap.  Together, we will guarantee that our children are prepared to meet the challenges of an economically competitive, technologically advanced and culturally diverse 21st century society.

 

 

 

Prince George's County Public Schools
14201 School Lane
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772