Educator Resources

Welcome

Welcome to the Maryland State Department of Education's Educator Resources page. To access on-demand modules or register for a module's upcoming cohort, click on the image or title associated with each module.

Alternate Education Framework Modules

Title: Alternate Education Framework Modules

Overview: You’ll learn about defining characteristics, tailored teaching strategies, and how to adapt curricula to meet diverse learning needs. Each module is crafted to equip you with the knowledge and tools to create more inclusive educational environments where every student can thrive. From enhancing communicative competence to understanding adaptive needs, you'll gain practical insights that can be immediately applied to your work.

Audience: Maryland educators and administrators

Comprehensive Health Education Modules

Title: Comprehensive Health Education Modules

Overview: Four optional health education modules that are designed to provide participants with enhanced knowledge about various health education topics and meet the regulatory requirements for specialized training.

Audience: Health Education Teachers

Early Childhood Modules

Title: Early Childhood Modules

Overview: This annual update provides current information to guide your daily practice from the Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child CareLinks to an external site. (MSDE-OCC) and Maryland Department of Health to an external si (MDH) on the following topics:

Infant Nutrition and Feeding Practices
Allergen Exposures and Prevention Strategies
Active Supervision during Transportation
Provider and Staff Wellness

Audience: Maryland childcare providers

Introduction to Bullying Prevention Modules

Title: Introduction to Bullying Prevention Modules

Overview: This course was designed to help educators better understand how to recognize and respond to bullying behaviors among students.

Audience: Maryland educators, administrators, and counselors

Introduction to the Next Generation Science Standards

Title: Introduction to the Next Generation Science Standards

Overview: Through a series of readings, resources, and reflections, you will gain a deeper understanding of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). If you are new to the NGSS, you should begin with the first module and progress to the fourth module in order.

Audience: Maryland educators and administrators