Maryland's Largest School District
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
| Office | Phone | Email/Link | Webpage | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerated and Enriched Instruction | 240-740-3110 | AEIquestions@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Supports advanced academic programs, gifted education, and enrichment opportunities. |
| Accounts Payable | 240-740-7500 | accountspayable@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Handles vendor invoices, payments, and reimbursements. |
| Adult ESOL & Literacy/GED (Montgomery College) | 240-567-8950 | View Webpage | Offers adult English classes, GED, and literacy programs. | |
| Athletics | 240-740-5650 | View Webpage | Oversees school sports programs, eligibility, and athletic events. | |
| Background Screening/Fingerprinting | 240-740-4670 | Backgroundscreening@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Processes background checks and fingerprinting for staff and volunteers. |
| Badge and Identification | 240-740-8091 | Badging@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Provides badges for all MCPS employees, contractors, and substitutes. |
| Blended Learning | 240-740-4042 | View Webpage | A comprehensive educational program that provides students access to courses in a blended learning environment | |
| Board of Education | 240-740-3030 | boe@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Sets policies, approves budgets, and oversees district governance. |
| Boundaries | 240-740-7725 | View Webpage | Manages school boundary planning and changes. | |
| Central Records | 240-740-5270 | CentralRecords@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Provides records and transcripts for former students and maintains official files. |
| Certification Unit | 240-740-8030 | View Webpage | Supports teacher certification, renewals, and licensing compliance. | |
| Change of School Assignment and Transfers (COSA) | 240-740-5620 | COSArequest@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Manages requests for student transfers between schools. |
| Chief of Staff | 240-740-3015 | Coordinates executive-level operations and supports the Superintendent. Oversees the Division of Communications and the Division of Family and Community Engagement. | ||
| Child Find/Early Childhood Disabilities Unit | 240-740-2170 | ChildFind@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Provides free developmental screenings for children from three years of age until kindergarten. It is also the single point of entry for families moving into Montgomery County whose preschool-aged child has been previously identified with a disability. |
| Community Use of Public Facilities (CUPF) | 240-777-2725 | cupf@montgomerycountymd.gov | View Webpage | Manages community use and rentals of school facilities. |
| Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services | 240-740-1810 | MCPSInterpretingServices@usked.com | View Webpage | Provides interpreting and support services for deaf and hard of hearing students. |
| Department of Consortia and Application Programs Services | 240-740-7800 | DCCAPS@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Manages magnet, immersion, and choice programs, and the Northeast, Downcounty, and Middle School Magnet Cosortia. |
| Department of Controller/Accounts Payable | 240-740-7500 | ControllerSOS@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Oversees district finances, accounting, and reporting. |
| Department of Food and Nutrition Services | 240-740-7400 | DFNSHelpDesk@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Provides school meals and nutrition programs. |
| Department of Materials Management/Warehouse | 240-740-5160 | DMMWarehouse@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Oversees school supplies, textbooks, and warehouse distribution. |
| Department of Multilingual Education | 240-740-4004 | View Webpage | Supports English learners and multilingual families. | |
| Department of Partnerships | 240-740-8089 | View Webpage | Builds partnerships with businesses and community organizations. | |
| Department of Planning and Construction | 240-740-7700 | DDC@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Manages school facility planning, design, and construction projects. |
| Department of Procurement | 240-740-7600 | Procurement@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Handles purchasing, contracts, and vendor management. |
| Department of Professional Growth Systems | 240-740-8050 | View Webpage | Supports staff development, evaluations, and professional learning. | |
| Department of Shared Accountability | 240-740-2930 | View Webpage | Conducts program evaluations, data reporting, and accountability studies. | |
| Department of Student Conduct and Appeals | 240-740-4130 | DivisionofAppeals@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Manages appeals and related requests for student residency, grades, transfers, enrollment, tuition, transportation, athletic eligibility, athletic waivers, and discipline. Facilitates discipline hearings when a principal requests a 10-day suspension, with recommendation for expulsion, in response to a serious violation to the Student Code of Conduct. |
| Department of Talent Acquisition | 240-740-8015 | mcpscareers@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Recruits and hires staff for MCPS. |
| Division of Early Childhood Programs and Services | 240-740-4530 | View Webpage | Provides Pre-K, Head Start, and early childhood services. | |
| Division of Maintenance and Operations | 240-740-2490 | DMO@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Handles facility repairs, custodial services, and building maintenance. |
| Division of Safety and Emergency Management | 240-740-3066 | View Webpage | Coordinates safety plans, drills, and emergency response. | |
| Division of School Leadership and Improvement | Area 1: 240-740-5136; Area 2: 240-740-5137; Area 3: 240-740-5138 | View Webpage | Provides leadership support to schools and principals. | |
| Division of Teaching and Learning | 240-740-3970 | View Webpage | Oversees curriculum development and instructional support. Includes the Department of Multilingual Education, Department of International Admissions, Department of Curriculum Development, Department of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, Department of Consortia Choice and Application Program, Department of College and Career Readiness, and the Department of Academic Programs. | |
| Division of Technology Services | 240-740-7300 | View Webpage | Provides IT support, devices, and technology infrastructure. | |
| Educational Systems Federal Credit Union | 301-779-8500 | View Webpage | Credit union serving education employees and families. | |
| Emergency Announcements | 301-279-3673 | View Webpage | Provides recorded information on closings and delays. | |
| Employee and Retiree Services Center (ERSC) | 240-740-8100 | ersc@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Manages employee benefits, payroll, and retirement services. |
| General Counsel | 240-740-5600 | View Webpage | Provides legal advice and representation to the district. | |
| General Information - AskMCPS | 240-740-3000 | askmcps@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Provides answers to general questions and directs callers to appropriate MCPS offices. |
| George B. Thomas Learning Academy | 301-287-8980 | Provides academic tutoring and enrichment for students. | ||
| Help Desk (for Staff technology questions) | 240-740-9000 | help_desk@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Provides technology support for staff. |
| Home and Hospital | 240-740-4042 | hhtoffice@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | A short-term service for students unable to attend school due to physical or emotional conditions. |
| Home Instruction | 240-740-4042 | homeinstruction@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Supports families who choose to homeschool their children. |
| International Admissions (Residency/Tuition) | 240-740-4500 | View Webpage | Handles residency verification, tuition, and international student admissions. | |
| Language Assistance Services Unit (LASU) | 240-740-4050 | View Webpage | Provides translation and interpretation services. | |
| Maryland General Assembly | 301-858-3000 | Contact for state delegates and senators in Annapolis. | ||
| MCAAP (Administrators and Principals Association) | 301-762-8174 | View Webpage | Represents administrators and principals in Montgomery County. | |
| MCEA (Education Association) | 301-294-6232 | View Webpage | Represents teachers and educators in Montgomery County. | |
| Montgomery County Police Department (Non-Emergency) | 301-279-8000 | Handles non-emergency police matters in Montgomery County. | ||
| Office of Well-being and Student Services | 240-740-5630 | View Webpage | Oversees student well-being, counseling, and support services. | |
| Ombudsperson (Board of Education) | 240-740-3030 | BOE_Ombuds@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Assists families and staff in resolving complaints and concerns. |
| Pre-Kindergarten/Head Start Programs | 240-740-4530 | View Webpage | Provides early childhood education for eligible families. | |
| Public Information and Web Services | 240-740-2837 | View Webpage | Manages communications, media, and the MCPS website. | |
| Safe Schools MD Hotline | 1-833-632-7233 | View Webpage | Anonymous tip line for reporting school safety concerns. | |
| School Cash Online | 866-961-1803 | View Webpage | Online system for paying school-related fees. | |
| School Library Media Programs | 240-740-4040 | View Webpage | Supports school libraries, media resources, and information literacy. | |
| School-Based Health Centers | 240-777-1550 | Offers health services to students at school-based clinics. | ||
| SEIU Local 500 | 301-740-7100 | View Webpage | Represents service employees in Montgomery County schools. | |
| Spanish Hotline | 240-740-2845 | View Webpage | Provides Spanish-language assistance for families. | |
| Special Education Services (DSES) | 240-740-3042 | View Webpage | Provides services and supports for students with disabilities. | |
| Student Engagement, Leadership, and Extracurricular Activities | 240-740-3977 | Shella_B_Cherry@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Coordinates student leadership programs, clubs, and activities. |
| Student Online Learning | 240-740-3950 | eLearning@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Supports virtual and online learning programs. |
| Student Service Learning | 240-740-3977 | SSL@mcpsmd.org | Oversees service-learning graduation requirements and opportunities. | |
| Student Support & Attendance Services | 240-740-5620 | View Webpage | Supports student attendance, mental health, and related services. | |
| Student, Family, and School Services (FES) | 240-740-4620 | View Webpage | Supports family engagement and school partnerships. | |
| Students and Parents’ Technology Issues | communitytechsupport@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Provides tech support for students and families. | |
| Summer RISE Program | 240-740-8089 | View Webpage | Provides summer career exploration opportunities for students. | |
| Summer School | 240-740-3978 | View Webpage | Manages Summer School. | |
| Superintendent of Schools | 240-740-3020 | View Webpage | Leads the school district as the chief executive officer. | |
| Transportation | 240-740-6200 | View Webpage | Manages student transportation, buses, and routing. | |
| Tuition Reimbursement | 240-740-8045 | tuitionreimbursement@mcpsmd.org | View Webpage | Manages tuition reimbursement for staff professional development. |
| TV | 240-740-2975 | View Webpage | Operates MCPS television and video production. | |
| Volunteering Opportunities | 240-740-3977 | View Webpage | Coordinates volunteer programs in schools. |