Official Maryland Board of Education Links for Schools, Calendars, Meetings & Local District Help
Use this mobile-friendly guide to find the correct Maryland State Board of Education and Maryland State Department of Education pages for State Board meetings, agendas, public comment, local school systems, 2025-26 school calendars, Maryland Report Card data, student support, educator certification, public records, and official contact details.
Choose your Maryland education task and open the right official page
Select the task closest to what you need. Maryland state education questions may go to the State Board, MSDE, local education agencies, Maryland Report Card, educator licensure, special education, Public Information Act requests, or a local school system calendar.
🗓️ State Board meetings & agendas
Fast answer: official Maryland education pages parents need first
The official Maryland State Department of Education website is Open marylandpublicschools.org. Use it for Maryland State Board of Education meetings, MSDE contact details, local school systems, school opening and closing dates, Maryland Report Card data, educator certification, special education resources, Public Information Act requests, and state education news.
The Maryland State Department of Education is listed at 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-2595, with phone 410-767-0100. The State Board page is statewide. Local school systems still handle most student-level needs, including exact school calendars, enrollment, transportation, attendance, bus routes, transcripts, meal accounts, school boundaries, and school-specific events.
📅 Need school dates?
Use MSDE’s 2025-2026 Opening and Closing Dates page, then confirm the exact calendar with your local school system.
🗓️ Need board meetings?
Use State Board Meetings and BoardDocs for meeting dates, agendas, materials, minutes, and public comment guidance.
🏫 Need a district?
Use Local School Systems to find Maryland’s 24 local education agencies, superintendents, offices, phone numbers, and school-year dates.
📊 Need school data?
Use Maryland Report Card for official school, district, enrollment, assessment, attendance, graduation, and accountability data.
Official source check before using any Maryland Board of Education detail
Publish-ready as of: May 7, 2026. The official Maryland State Department of Education website, State Board of Education page, State Board Members and Staff page, State Board Meetings page, 2026 State Board Meetings page, BoardDocs page, Local School Systems page, 2025-2026 Opening and Closing Dates page, Maryland Report Card, Educator Licensure page, Special Education page, Public Information Act page, and MSDE footer contact details were checked for this article.
Use this article as a practical navigation guide. Maryland education information can change because of State Board action, local board decisions, calendar revisions, school closure/weather decisions, meeting notices, certification updates, public records procedures, legislative action, and school-year rollover. Always open the official MSDE or local school system page before visiting, submitting forms, attending a meeting, or planning around school dates.
Maryland State Board contact, calendar, meeting and school system facts
These fast facts help families and residents avoid the biggest mistake: treating the statewide Board page like a local school district office.
🏛️ State agency
Maryland State Department of Education / Maryland State Board of Education.
🌐 Official website
📍 Office address
200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-2595.
☎️ Phone
410-767-0100. Deaf and hard of hearing use Relay.
👩🏫 State Superintendent
Carey M. Wright, Ed.D. is listed as State Superintendent of Schools.
🏫 Public schools
MSDE says Maryland has over 1,400 public schools.
🗺️ Local agencies
Maryland has 24 local education agencies serving 23 counties plus Baltimore City.
🗓️ Next listed meeting
The State Board meetings page lists Thursday, May 28, 2026 as the next scheduled meeting.
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What the Maryland State Board of Education actually does
The Maryland State Board of Education sets educational policies and standards for pre-kindergarten through high school, vocational rehabilitation services, and interprets laws with authority to pass regulations. It also reviews and approves three annual budgets before they are forwarded to the Governor and General Assembly for final action: the Department of Education headquarters budget, the state aid to local education budget, and the state-aided institutions budget.
That statewide role is important, but it is not the same as a local school district office. If you need a child’s exact first day, bus route, school assignment, transcript, lunch account, attendance note, school boundary, or school-specific calendar, use the local school system after checking MSDE’s statewide resources.
🏛️ State policy
The State Board sets statewide education policies, standards, and regulations.
💰 Budget review
The Board reviews key education budgets before they move to the Governor and General Assembly.
📚 Statewide programs
MSDE works with local education agencies, the State Board, and stakeholders on Maryland’s education system.
🏫 Local operations
Local school systems handle most daily student and school operations.
How to check Maryland State Board meetings, agendas, minutes and videos
The official Open State Board Meetings page is the starting point for meeting dates, agendas, presentations, supporting materials, public comment information, and meeting archives. MSDE says schedules and agendas are readily available to the public, and presentations, supporting materials, and relevant documents are shared for transparency.
The Open 2026 State Board Meetings page lists January 15, January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 28, June 23, July 28, August 25, September 29, October 29, a November retreat date to be determined, and December 8. It also includes links to watch, agenda, and meeting minutes where available.
Meeting agenda pages may list the Nancy S. Grasmick State Education Building at 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, including 7th Floor Board Room details when applicable. Some meetings can be virtual or streamed. Meeting scheduling and timing of agenda items are subject to change, so open the specific meeting page before attending or planning public comment.
Open the State Board Meetings page
Use the official meeting page, not a copied calendar or social media post.
Open the specific meeting date
Check meeting time, location, agenda, documents, watch links, and public comment information.
Use BoardDocs for official materials
BoardDocs can show agenda items, policies, library materials, and meeting documents.
Recheck before attending
Meeting location, virtual access, agenda timing, and accommodation details can change.
Meeting caution: Do not assume every State Board meeting has the same location, timing, public comment process, or livestream link. The current meeting page controls the details.
Public comment, accommodations and meeting access
The State Board Meetings page says public participation is encouraged and information about how to submit public comments is accessible. Individual agenda pages may also include accommodation and language interpretation instructions. Some meeting pages direct users to request accommodations due to a disability or language interpretation services at least 24 hours in advance.
If you plan to comment, do not wait until the meeting starts. Open the current meeting page, read the public comment instructions, confirm whether the meeting is in person, virtual, or streamed, and check whether there is a comment deadline or sign-up process. Public comment rules can depend on meeting format and agenda structure.
🎙️ Public comment
Use official public comment instructions linked from State Board meeting pages.
♿ Accessibility
Agenda pages may include accommodation and language interpretation instructions.
📺 Watch options
Some meetings include YouTube or virtual viewing links.
⚠️ Timing changes
Meeting schedule and agenda timing can change, so confirm before attending or commenting.
Current Maryland State Board members, officers and staff
The official Open State Board Members and Staff page lists Joshua L. Michael, Ph.D. as President and Monica Goldson, Ed.D. as Vice President. It also lists O’Marie Barnes as Student Member for 2025-2026.
Other listed State Board members include James C. Bell, Jr., Ed.D.; Dr. Peggy Carr; Alverne “Chet” Chesterfield; Kenny Clash; Nick Greer; Dr. Irma E. Johnson; Marcy Leonard; Dr. Kim Lewis; Xiomara V. Medina, M.Ed.; Nicole Murray-Lewis; and Samir Paul, Esq. The page also lists State Board staff including Zachary Hands as Executive Director, Charlene Necessary as Administrator and Regulations Coordinator, and Hannah Oakley as Deputy Director.
Board membership, terms, and officer titles can change. Always use the official members page before naming a board member in public comment, outreach, media, or school advocacy materials.
👤 President
Joshua L. Michael, Ph.D. is listed as State Board President.
👥 Vice President
Monica Goldson, Ed.D. is listed as State Board Vice President.
🎓 Student Member
O’Marie Barnes is listed as Student Member for 2025-2026.
🔁 Check current list
Membership, terms, and officer roles can change. Use the official members page.
Maryland school calendars are local, not one statewide calendar
The official Open 2025-2026 Opening and Closing Dates page gives a statewide view of local school system calendars. It was revised February 13, 2026 and lists first day, MSEA date, Thanksgiving holiday, winter break, spring break, other closings and holidays, and last day for Maryland public school systems.
The critical rule: MSDE says school calendars are developed by local school system leaders in accordance with state law. State laws define required state holidays and the number of days and hours schools must be open for pupil attendance. MSDE says it does not dictate school start dates, teacher professional learning days, or the length of winter and spring breaks. Those decisions are made at the local school system level with stakeholder input.
That means a family in Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Baltimore County, Howard County, Frederick County, Anne Arundel County, Harford County, or any other Maryland system should confirm the exact calendar with the local school system. MSDE’s page is excellent for comparison, but the local district calendar controls student planning.
📅 Statewide comparison
MSDE lists opening and closing dates across local school systems.
🏫 Local control
Local school system leaders develop calendars under state law.
⚖️ State law
State law defines required holidays and minimum days/hours for pupil attendance.
⚠️ Confirm locally
For a child’s exact dates, always use the local district calendar.
Find Maryland’s 24 local school systems and district offices
The official Open Local School Systems page lists Maryland’s local school systems, superintendents, office addresses, phone numbers, websites, and school-year date ranges. The page was last updated March 28, 2026.
Examples listed include Allegany County Public Schools, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Schools, Calvert County Public Schools, Caroline County Public Schools, Carroll County Public Schools, Cecil County Public Schools, Charles County Public Schools, Dorchester County Public Schools, Frederick County Public Schools, Garrett County Board of Education, Harford County Public Schools, Howard County Public School System, Kent County Public Schools, Montgomery County Public Schools, Prince George’s County Public Schools, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools, St. Mary’s County Public Schools, Somerset County Public Schools, Talbot County Public Schools, Washington County Public Schools, Wicomico County Public Schools, and Worcester County Public Schools.
Use this page when you know the county but not the correct district website. It is especially useful for school calendar, superintendent, phone number, and local office routing.
🗺️ 24 local agencies
Maryland has 24 local education agencies serving 23 counties plus Baltimore City.
☎️ Local offices
The page lists superintendent names, district addresses, phone numbers, and websites.
📅 Local dates
The page includes school-year opening and closing ranges by school system.
🏫 Student questions
Enrollment, bus routes, boundaries, transcripts, and school-level support usually start locally.
Use Maryland Report Card for school and district performance data
The Maryland Report Card is the official data destination for school and district information. MSDE links to the Maryland Report Card from its homepage, resources, and Public Information Act page. Users can review school and system data, enrollment data, assessment performance, attendance, graduation and dropout rates, and special services data.
Report Card data is useful for research, moving decisions, school comparison, program review, and public accountability. But it does not replace the local school office. If you need current enrollment paperwork, a teacher contact, school bus details, student attendance, or classroom-level support, use the local school system or the individual school.
📊 School data
Use Maryland Report Card for official school and district information.
📈 Performance data
Review assessment, attendance, graduation, dropout, and other published metrics.
🏫 District comparison
Compare schools and districts, but read data in context.
⚠️ Not enrollment office
Report Card data does not replace local district enrollment or school support.
MSDE office address, phone number and when to contact local districts
The Maryland State Department of Education is listed at 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-2595. The main phone number is 410-767-0100, and the official footer says deaf and hard of hearing users should use Relay. MSDE also lists Carey M. Wright, Ed.D. as State Superintendent of Schools, Wes Moore as Governor, and Aruna Miller as Lieutenant Governor.
Contact MSDE for statewide education resources, State Board meeting information, certification, public records, statewide programs, and agency questions. Contact your local school system for school-specific needs such as enrollment, transcripts, local calendars, bus routes, boundary assignments, meal accounts, student attendance, school closures, and local board meetings.
📍 MSDE address
200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-2595.
☎️ Phone
410-767-0100. Deaf and hard of hearing use Relay.
🏛️ State questions
Use MSDE for statewide policy, meetings, certification, public records, and agency resources.
🏫 Local questions
Use your local school system for student-level and school-level services.
Maryland educator certification, teacher renewal and licensure help
The official Open Educator Licensure page is the correct place for Maryland certification resources. Teachers, teacher candidates, school leaders, and education staff should use the official MSDE page before applying, renewing, paying, or relying on a third-party certification guide.
Certification requirements can change, and different pathways may apply depending on teacher preparation, out-of-state credentials, renewal status, endorsements, and employment context. Use the official licensure page and your local HR/certification office before submitting documents or payment.
Licensure caution: Do not pay an unofficial website for certification help until you confirm the official MSDE process and your local school system’s HR guidance.
Maryland special education resources and local support
The official Open Division of Special Education page is the main MSDE starting point for statewide special education resources. Families can also use local school system special education contacts for individual student questions.
If your concern involves a child’s IEP, evaluation, placement, related services, accessibility, transportation, or school-specific support, start with the local school team and local education agency. MSDE resources help with statewide guidance, but the child’s school system handles the individual process.
♿ State resources
Use MSDE’s Division of Special Education for statewide special education guidance.
🏫 Local team
Use the school team and local education agency for individual student concerns.
📄 Documentation
Keep IEP, evaluation, meeting, and service records organized.
⚠️ Not legal advice
This guide does not replace official special education guidance or qualified legal/advocacy advice.
Maryland Public Information Act requests to MSDE
The official Open MSDE Public Information Act Page explains Maryland Public Information Act requests. MSDE recommends that new MPIA requests be submitted online through the Public Records Center. The page says some MPIA requests may take 30 days to process and that fee estimates or invoices may apply before fulfillment.
The page also explains that if you have a customer service question, a formal MPIA request may be unnecessary. It says MSDE’s Public Information Act request can be made in writing at 200 W. Baltimore Street, 7th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, or by email, but recommends using the online Public Records Center for tracking.
Do not confuse MSDE public records with local school student records. Transcripts, student files, attendance records, special education records, and local school records are often handled by the local school system, not the State Board meeting page.
Public records disclaimer: This article is not legal advice. Public records requests, student records, privacy-protected documents, and local school records may follow different rules. Use the official MSDE MPIA page or the correct local school system.
What Maryland education information is free and what may require payment
Most basic Maryland education information should be free to check. You should not pay a third-party site to view State Board meetings, meeting agendas, local school systems, school opening and closing dates, MSDE contact information, Maryland Report Card data, State Board members, or the public State Board meeting archive.
Some official actions may involve fees, accounts, or processing. Examples may include educator certification transactions, public records processing after the free processing period, records copying fees, transcripts from local school systems, background checks, applications, or local district services. Before paying, verify the official MSDE, Maryland.gov, Maryland Report Card, local school system, or district-approved vendor link.
✅ Usually free to check
State Board meetings, calendars, local systems, Report Card data, office address, meeting videos, and official resources.
💳 May involve payment
Certification, public records processing, transcripts, records copies, applications, or local district services.
🚫 Avoid unofficial payment traps
Do not pay random websites for public information MSDE or local school systems publish for free.
Do not mix Maryland State Board, MSDE and local county boards
“Maryland Board of Education” can mean different things in search results. The statewide agency is the Maryland State Board of Education / Maryland State Department of Education. Local boards include county or city systems such as Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Frederick County, Harford County, and others.
Use the State Board page for statewide meetings, policies, regulations, public comment, and state-level resources. Use your local school system for local board meetings, local calendars, school enrollment, bus routes, transcripts, attendance, and school-specific family help.
Maryland State Board
Statewide policy, regulations, State Board meetings, public comment, appeals, and statewide guidance.
MSDE
State agency resources, certification, data, Public Information Act, programs, and state education information.
Local boards
County and Baltimore City systems handle local calendars, local meetings, enrollment, transportation, and school operations.
Wrong-state warning
Make sure the page is Maryland, not a board of education in another state or a private school directory.
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Map and directions for MSDE at 200 West Baltimore Street
The Maryland State Department of Education is listed at 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-2595. Use this map for general direction planning, but confirm the exact meeting page, appointment need, office status, accessibility instructions, and public comment process before visiting.
Visit reminder: MSDE’s Baltimore office is not your local school district office. For student enrollment, transportation, transcripts, attendance, and local calendars, contact the local school system.
Clearly marked official Maryland Board of Education links
Use these official links first. Each blue button below is an official MSDE, State Board, Maryland Report Card, Maryland.gov, or MSDE-linked resource, so mobile users can clearly see where to click.
Open State Board Page
State Board role, policy, regulations, appeals, meetings, and official board resources.
Open State Board Meetings
Meeting dates, agendas, materials, public comment, archives, and meeting access.
Open 2026 Meetings
Current-year State Board meeting list, watch links, agendas, and minutes where available.
Open Board Members
State Board members, terms, officers, student member, and State Board staff.
Open Local School Systems
Maryland’s 24 local education agencies, superintendents, addresses, phone numbers, and school-year dates.
Open MSDE Public Information Act
MPIA request guidance, Public Records Center, response timing, and request instructions.
Maryland Board of Education questions parents ask most
What is the official Maryland Board of Education website?
The official Maryland State Department of Education website is marylandpublicschools.org. Use it for State Board meetings, local school systems, school calendar resources, Report Card data, educator certification, public records, and statewide education resources.
Is the Maryland Board of Education the same as MSDE?
The Maryland State Board of Education and the Maryland State Department of Education are closely connected, but they are not the same as a local county school district. MSDE is the state agency, while the State Board sets statewide policy and standards.
Where is the Maryland State Department of Education office?
The official MSDE address is 200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-2595.
What is the Maryland State Department of Education phone number?
The official phone number listed by MSDE is 410-767-0100. Deaf and hard of hearing users should use Relay.
Who is the Maryland State Superintendent of Schools?
MSDE lists Carey M. Wright, Ed.D. as State Superintendent of Schools.
Where can I find Maryland State Board meeting agendas?
Use the official State Board Meetings page and Maryland State Board BoardDocs. These resources provide meeting dates, agendas, materials, minutes, videos, and public comment details.
When is the next Maryland State Board meeting?
The State Board meetings page lists Thursday, May 28, 2026 as the next scheduled meeting as of this article’s verification date. Always recheck the official page because meeting dates can change.
Does MSDE set every school system’s calendar?
No. MSDE says local school system leaders develop calendars under state law. MSDE does not dictate school start dates, teacher professional learning days, or the length of winter and spring breaks.
Where can I find Maryland school opening and closing dates?
Use MSDE’s official 2025-2026 Opening and Closing Dates page. Then confirm exact dates with the local school system calendar.
How many local school systems are in Maryland?
MSDE says Maryland has 24 local education agencies serving the state’s 23 counties plus Baltimore City.
Where can I find my Maryland local school district?
Use MSDE’s Local School Systems page. It lists local education agencies, superintendents, addresses, phone numbers, websites, and school-year dates.
Where can I check Maryland school performance data?
Use the Maryland Report Card. It is the official data source for Maryland school and district performance, enrollment, attendance, graduation, assessment, and related information.
Where do teachers apply for Maryland certification?
Use the official MSDE Educator Licensure page for certification and licensure information. Do not rely on unofficial certification-help websites without verifying the official MSDE process.
How do I submit a Maryland Public Information Act request to MSDE?
Use MSDE’s official Public Information Act page and Public Records Center guidance. MSDE recommends online submission through the Public Records Center for tracking.
Are local student records handled by the Maryland State Board?
Usually no. Student records, transcripts, attendance records, and school-specific records are typically handled by the local school system or school attended, not the State Board meeting page.
Official verification and privacy reminder
This article is an independent guide created to help families, students, educators, residents, and meeting attendees find the correct official Maryland Board of Education resources. It is not the official MSDE website and does not replace official State Board notices, MSDE rules, local school system calendars, meeting agendas, public records procedures, certification requirements, or local school decisions.
For enrollment, transportation, transcripts, school assignments, student records, attendance, bus routes, local board meetings, local calendars, special education services, certification, public records, or official school decisions, use the relevant official MSDE page or your local school system. Do not submit private student data, health records, certification credentials, payment information, or identity documents through unofficial websites.
Best way to use this Maryland Board of Education guide
The best starting point for statewide Maryland education information is the official Maryland State Department of Education website at marylandpublicschools.org. Use it for State Board meetings, State Board members, meeting agendas, BoardDocs, public comment, local school systems, opening and closing dates, Maryland Report Card data, educator certification, special education, and Public Information Act requests.
For practical results, separate state-level and local-level tasks. Use the State Board and MSDE pages for statewide policy, meetings, regulations, certification, data, and public records. Use your local school system for exact school calendars, enrollment, bus routes, transcripts, attendance, school boundaries, local board meetings, and student-level support.