CTE and MSDE Launch Public Web Site

MSDE released a press release to Maryland's special education directors and early intervention directors today announcing the launch of their public website that will display SPP data. This website was a collaborative effort between CTE, MSDE, NoInc, and Datalab.

MSDE LAUNCHING PUBLIC WEB SITE FEATURING STATE PERFORMANCE PLAN RESULTS

The new Web site will display the 2005-2006 State and local results for the indicators in the SPP.  Each year, the current data reported in the APR will be added for comparison to the previous year’s results. Data for new indicators will be added to the site as it is collected and reported.

The Web site has dynamic graphics based on the Maryland map, which allows visitors to the site to view performance data for the State, each jurisdiction, and each indicator.  The Web address is http://mdideareport.org.

Press Release is attached
MSDE Release - New Special Education Performance Plan Site - 07-07

CTE’s Fun and Games

CTE was recently featured in two JHU publications for its existing and emerging technology. Its Electronic Learning Community (ELC)  and Digital Portfolio (DP) are being utilized by an online MBA program that SPSBE will be launching in the fall. Participants will be using the ELC to interact with faculty and one another as they engage in seven team-based and two individual projects. The DP will be used to track their growth as they progress through the program. Read more about the MBA program and its use of the ELC and DP by clicking on this link to the article in the JHU Gazette.

The SPSBE magazine professional also featured CTE in its “headliners” section. The emerging technology team at CTE is in the beginning stages of developing educational video games for use in the classroom. A “Stars Schools” grant was awarded to CTE and Maryland Public Television to develop games to enhance math instruction, reading comprehension, and vocabulary skills. Read more on CTE’s gaming development by clicking on this link to the professional.

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