Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States

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Digital Learning Tab: This current tab provides information and links related to digital learning plans and standards, the adoption of computer science standards and state definitions for personalized learning. Visit the Instructional Materials, Procurement and Professional Learning Tabs for more information on this state.

Offices

Maryland State Department of Education

Office of Instructional Technology, School Library Media, and Online Programs

Maryland State Department of Education Procurement Office

State AEM Contact (Accessible Educational Materials Contact)

DIGITAL LEARNING PLANS & STANDARDS

State Digital Learning Plan

Maryland has a state digital learning plan.

Maryland’s Technology Plan, Maryland’s Digital Learning Framework: A Vision for the Future, is currently awaiting State Board approval of the Maryland Student Digital Learning Standards. The anticipated release of the website is March 2019. However, Maryland published an interim technology report.

State Requirements for District Digital Learning Plans

Maryland does not have requirements for districts for digital learning plans.

With the change in eRate requirements, Maryland no longer required district digital learning plans.

Digital Learning Standards for Students

Maryland has digital learning standards for students.

Maryland adopted the 2006 ISTE NETS Standards. The newer ISTE Standards have been customized for Maryland and will be presented to the board in January or February of 2019.

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DIGITAL LEARNING PLANS & STANDARDS

State Digital Learning Plan

Maryland has a state digital learning plan.

State Requirements for District Digital Learning Plans

Maryland does not have requirements for districts for digital learning plans.

Digital Learning Standards for Students

Maryland has digital learning standards for students.

State Personalized Learning Definition

Maryland does not have a unique state definition for personalized learning.

Adopted Computer Science Teacher Association Standards

Maryland has not adopted the CSTA standards.

K-12 Computer Science Standards

Maryland does not currently have K-12 computer science standards.

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Definition for Instructional Materials

Maryland has a definition for instructional materials/textbook.

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Definition for Open Educational Resources

Maryland has a definition for open educational resources.

Definition for Accessible Educational Materials

Maryland has a definition for accessible educational materials. The definition is based on

State Statute

Definition for Accessible Technologies

Maryland has a definition for accessible technologies. The definition is based on

State Statute

State Statute - Instructional Materials Adoption

Maryland does not have a statute for the adoption of instructional materials.

State Statute - Requires Implementation of Digital Instructional Materials

Maryland does not have a statute requiring the implementation of digital instructional materials.

State Statute - Allows Implementation of Digital Instructional Materials

Maryland has a statute allowing the implementation of digital instructional materials.

State Statute - Online Course Requirement

Maryland does not have a statute requiring students to take an online course prior to graduation.

Out of School Access Instructional Materials

Maryland provides guidance to LEAs in the use of digital instructional materials outside of the classroom.

Guidance Selection Accessible Digital Instructional Materials

Yes, our state provides information, examples or guidelines to LEAs to support the selection and acquisition of accessible digital instructional materials.

Guidance Selection Accessible Technologies

Yes, our state provides information, examples or guidelines to LEAs to support the selection and acquisition of accessible digital instructional materials.

eLearning Days/Inclement Weather

Maryland does not provide guidance to districts for possible solutions to scheduling issues posed by inclement weather.

Review of Instructional Materials

Maryland has a process for the review of instructional materials.

Materials Includes

Digital instructional materials

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Review of Instructional Materials Outcomes

Maryland has a process for the review of instructional materials outcomes.

Approved

Posting of Reviewed Instructional Materials

Maryland posts state reviewed instructional materials.

Districts Required to Purchase State Reviewed Instructional Materials

Maryland does not require districts to purchase state reviewed instructional materials.

Districts Required to Follow State Review Process

Maryland does not require districts to follow the state review process for the review of instructional materials.

Regional Support - Review of Instructional Materials

Maryland does not have an Education Service Agency (ESA) or other regional organization that has a process for the review of instructional materials.

Regional Support - Posting Reviewed Instructional Materials

Maryland does not have an ESA or other regional organization that posts reviewed instructional materials.

Content Management System: State Hosted or State Master Contract

Maryland does not have a state hosted content management system or a state master contract for a content management system available to schools and districts.

Learning Management System: State Hosted or State Master Contract

Maryland has a state hosted learning management system or state master contract for a learning management system available to schools and districts.

State Resource Repository

Maryland has a state resource repository.

Includes

OER

Free resources with copyright restrictions

Dedicated State Funding

Maryland does not have dedicated state funding.

Funding - District Options

Use local funds