Maryland State Funding
System of Professional Learning Grant
Eligibility
- Maryland local education agencies (LEAs)
- Partnerships that may include institutions of higher education or other organizations supporting educator development
- Applicants able to implement a system of professional learning aligned to state priorities
Goals
- Build and sustain comprehensive systems of professional learning for educators
- Improve educator effectiveness and instructional practice
- Increase student achievement through aligned, high-quality professional learning
Application Due Date
- April 27, 2026, by 5:00 PM
Grant Cycle
- May 3, 2026 through June 30, 2027
Grant Award Total Amount
- Award amounts vary based on the approved proposal and scope of implementation
Allowable Purchases
- Professional development and training for educators
- Instructional resources and materials that support professional learning implementation
- Coaching, support services, and program evaluation related to professional learning systems
- Aligned to LEGO® Education Solutions
- LEGO Education Professional Development supports sustained, job-embedded teacher learning aligned to instructional improvement goals
- Hands-on STEM and computer science solutions provide instructional resources that align with high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) professional learning implementation
- Ongoing coaching and classroom integration support align to system-wide professional learning models
Program Implementation Requirements
- Professional learning must align to the Learning Forward’s Standards for Professional Learning
- Develop and implement a structured system of professional learning aligned to identified needs
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of professional learning and its impact on educator practice and student outcomes
- LEA must include a sustainability plan describing how training will continue after the funding cycle ends
Keep in Mind
- Funding is competitive and requires a clearly defined professional learning system
- Proposals must align with Maryland state priorities and educator development goals
- Emphasis is placed on sustainability and measurable impact over time
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