§ 7-10A-01. Definitions.

MD Educ Code § 7-10A-01 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)    “Pilot program” means the Educational Technology Pilot Program.

(c)    “Program provider” means a nonprofit organization that, as determined by the State Superintendent:

(1)    Exclusively focuses on the improvement of performance management and the use of technology for other nonprofit organizations and schools;

(2)    Has demonstrated experience in providing a range of assistance to nonprofit community-based organizations and schools including:

(i)    Assessing performance and the use of technology;

(ii)    Developing recommendations to improve performance and the use of technology; and

(iii)    Implementing those recommendations;

(3)    Has demonstrated the ability to identify areas for program improvement related to the use of technology in classrooms and by administrators;

(4)    Has demonstrated the ability to develop an implementation plan for recommended improvements;

(5)    Has demonstrated the ability to assist with and provide on-site, hands-on guidance with the implementation of the recommendations; and

(6)    Has demonstrated the ability to create an on-line community that allows teachers, parents, policymakers, and other stakeholders to communicate and provide support during and following the assessment and implementation process.