Maryland § 7-10A-01

§ 7-10A-01.

    (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.