October is the Month of the Young Adolescent

The resolution for the Month of the Young Adolescent was described by Grasmick as an important recognition that deserves year-round attention and commitment to ensure the well-being of all young adolescents. The resolution continues to read that increased linkages between home and school are necessary to promote the common goal of implementing high quality education for every young adolescent. Dr. Grasmick encourages parents, educators and community members at-large to make wise decisions every day to help young adolescents become healthy, productive and ethical adult citizens.

Stacey Kopnitsky, Executive Director MMSA and Dr. Nancy Grasmick, MD State Superintendent

Welcome

Welcome to the MMSA website! Our website is designed to serve our members by providing a networking foundation for administrators, teachers, counselors, specialists, parents, and college students. Please take advantage of the "early bird" membership offers for teachers and individual schools to join the Maryland Middle School Association today!

The State Board is actively seeking interested middle level professionals to participate in developing regional boards throughout the state. Check out the regions section.

Announcing our Spring Conference....conferences

Maryland's Middle Level Reform

The Maryland Middle School Association is a part of the Maryland State Department's appointed Maryland Middle Level Committee designed to address middle level reform throughout the state of Maryland. Please visit this site for updates and information regarding the work of this committee:

http://mdmiddleschool.ceee.gwu.edu/

During the CEASOM conference on October 31, 2006, participants were asked to provide stakeholder feedback regarding best practices and considerations involving middle level reform. Please click here for a summary of this feedback.