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MACC is one of 21 Comprehensive Centers funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The network of Centers supports state education agencies (SEAs) to enable them to address the differentiated needs of low-performing schools and districts as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB). The Mid-Atlantic Comprehensive Center serves SEAs in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. |
Highlights
Delaware Teacher Quality Study
MACC has brought together a technical assistance team made up of federally funded service providers to assist the Delaware State Education Agency. The team is conducting a study of the distribution of highly qualified teachers in the state, as well as the policies, practices, and conditions that affect that distribution.
The Matrix - Mapping Federal Education Resources for Technical Assistance & Information Services
The Matrix, an extensive database and centralized resource, shows current information on technical assistance, information services, and other education activities undertaken by the U.S. Department of Education's OSEP's TA & D projects and OESE's Comprehensive Centers. [The Matrix]
Addressing English Language Learner Needs Through a Statewide System of Support Institute
MACC and ARCC co-hosted a regional Institute, Addressing English Language Learner Needs Through a Statewide System of Support in Nashville, TN, January 29-30, 2008, to foster the conceptual understanding of the importance of coordinating Title III with State Education Agencys' overall Statewide Systems of Support.
Strengthening a Statewide System of Support: Pre-Institute
Teams from seven State Education Agencies from the Appalachian and Mid-Atlantic regions met November 12 and 13, 2007, in a Pre-Institute to develop plans for strengthening their state systems of support. [more]
Additional Guidance - Assessment and Accountability for Recently Arrived and Former Limited English Proficient Students
Guidance for testing recently arrived limited English proficient students is available from the U.S. Department of Education. The additional guidance does not create new policy, instead, it is intended to summarize the flexibility offered in Title I regulations.