EMERGENCY MESSAGE: 2/8/2012 at 2:37 PM -- Refresh page to update message

All MCPS after-school and evening activities will take place, as scheduled, on Wednesday, February 08, 2012.

MENSAJES DE EMERGENCIA: 2/8/2012, 2:37 PM -- Refresque la página para actualizar mensaje

Todas las actividades de MCPS después del horario regular de clases y en horas de la noche se realizarán según lo programado, el miércoles, 8 de febrero de 2012.

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Superintendent of Schools

Book Club - Drive by Daniel Pink  

Superintendent's Book Club

Dr. Starr held his second book club on Tuesday, January 31, featuring the book “Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us” by Daniel Pink. Dr. Starr led a panel discussion that included Mr. Pink. Hundreds of people joined the discuss in person, online, on MCPS TV, and at the Bethesda Barnes & Noble Bookstore.

 
Superintendent Transition Plan 

Transition Report Released

Superintendent Joshua P. Starr released a transition report that will help shape his strategy for taking MCPS to the next level of success. The 45-page report, written by a team of outside education experts and MCPS staff members, highlights strengths in the school system and identifies areas where additional focus is needed.

 
Spring Forums 

Spring Forums

Dr. Starr will hold forums this spring on four important topics — English language learners, gifted education, special education and social and emotional learning. The forums will take place March 12, March 22, April 16 and May 10.

 
Town Hall Meetings 

Town Hall Meetings

Dr. Starr will host two Town Hall meetings for students on February 7 and April 11 that are to be broadcast live on MCPS TV and the web. The superintendent will answer questions submitted via Twitter and email and take questions from students in the audience.

 
Follow Dr. Starr on Twitter 
Curricukun 2.0 thin-long promo 

About Dr. Starr

Dr. Starr is a passionate champion for all students and is committed to ensuring that Montgomery County Public Schools meets the needs of students across the spectrum.

Dr. Starr was previously superintendent in Stamford, Connecticut, from 2005 to 2011, where he has distinguished himself by increasing student achievement for all subgroups, emphasizing increased academic rigor, standardizing curriculum, advancing the use of technology, creating business and civic partnerships, and emphasizing community and family engagement efforts aimed at supporting all children in the classroom.

More about Dr. Starr 

Dr. Starr's Entry Plan  


 

Contact Us

Office of the Superintendent of Schools

Carver Educational Services Center
850 Hungerford Drive, Room 122
Rockville, MD 20850
Fax: 301-279-3205

Mr. Brian K. Edwards, Chief of Staff
Phone: 301-279-3145

Mrs. Sandra L. Napoli
Administrative Services Manager IV
Phone:  301-279-3383

Mrs. Debra Hollander
Copy Editor/Administrative Secretary
Phone: 301-279-3381

Superintendent Staff e-mails
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