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Session Laws, 2002
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PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor
Ch. 412
(8) Continuing professional development for teachers and
administrators requires constant access to the latest advancements in technology to
keep teachers and administrators excited and knowledgeable about the unfolding
opportunities for the classroom; and (9) The increasing use of new technologies and telecommunications
systems in business has increased the gap between schooling and workforce
preparation. 7-903. It is the purpose of this subtitle: (1) To offer incentives and opportunities for creative public and private
partnerships within the marketplace to develop state-of-the-art educational
technology products AND SERVICES that promote the use of advanced technologies in
the classroom; [and] (2) To avoid duplication and the development of incompatible systems by
strengthening and building upon existing telecommunications infrastructure
dedicated to educational purposes; (3) TO PROVIDE MARYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH EQUAL
OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP A STRONG ACADEMIC FOUNDATION; (4) TO FACILITATE EXPANDED EDUCATIONAL CHOICES NOT OTHERWISE
AVAILABLE TO MARYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH ON-LINE COURSES
AND SERVICES; AND (5) TO EXPAND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
AVAILABLE TO EDUCATIONAL STAFF IN MARYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGH
ON-LINE COURSES AND SERVICES. 7-904. The State Superintendent may: (1) [Support development of] PROCURE AND DEVELOP
curriculum-based learning resources using state-of-the-art technologies and
techniques designed to increase the achievement levels of all students in all subject
areas; (2) [Support development of] PROCURE AND DEVELOP long-term
comprehensive instructional programming and associated support resources that
ensure maximum access by all educational institutions; [and] (3) DEVELOP STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS AND OTHER SCHOOL SYSTEM
EMPLOYEES FOR THE OFFERING OF COURSES OR SERVICES ON THE INTERNET OR
THROUGH OTHER DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGIES; (4) REVIEW COURSES AND COURSEWARE TO ASSURE QUALITY AND
ALIGNMENT WITH THE MARYLAND CONTENT STANDARDS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE
STANDARDS; AND
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