Section 7-10 - A-01. Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-10A-01. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Pilot program.- "Pilot program" means the Educational Technology Pilot Program. 

(c)  Program provider.- "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. 
 

[2006, ch. 276.]