The Office of Elementary Education and Reading, Division of Literacy is responsible for supporting and training K-3rd grade teachers, curriculum specialists, and other educators by providing research-based instructional strategies on literacy. Passed during the 2013 legislative session, the Literacy-Based Promotion Act (LBPA) places an emphasis on grade-level reading skills, particularly as students progress through grades K-3. Please see the FAQ for any questions.
ASSOCIATE STATE SUPERINTENDENT, OFFICE OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Dr. Michelle Nowell | mnowell@mdek12.org
STATE LITERACY DIRECTOR K-12
Dr. Amanda Malone | ammalone@mdek12.org
ASSISTANT STATE LITERACY DIRECTORS
Kelli Crain | kcrain@mdek12.org
Valerie Gilbert | valerie.gilbert@mdek12.org
Jill Hoda | jhoda@mdek12.org
K-3 LITERACY ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR
Melissa Beck | mbeck@mdek12.org
Why Should I apply to become a Literacy Coach?
Parent Letters
State Literacy Plan:
Literacy Support School(s) Resources and Supports
