Maryland
State Standards Analysis & Recommendations for Improvement
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
Readiness standards are published and promoted and describe the competencies students need to learn and possess for entry into and success in college and the workforce. They may or may not be assessed by the state but exist as guidance for educators and expectations for students.
No
Does the state define college and/or career readiness?
Yes
Does the state have career readiness standards?
Yes
Does the state report metrics related to college and/or career readiness?
Yes, the state’s reported metrics related to college and/or career readiness include:
- Earned a score of 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement exam or a score of 4 or higher on an International Baccalaureate program exam
- Met a standard set by the College Board on the SAT exam
- Met a standard set by ACT on the ACT exam
- Earned credit for dual enrollment
- Met the University of Maryland entry requirements
- Completed a youth or other apprenticeship training program approved by the Maryland Apprenticeship Training Council
- Completed an industry certification aligned with and MSDE-approved CTE program and achieved CTE concentration level status or higher
- Completed an MSDE-approved CTE program
- Met a standard on the ASVAB exam
- Received the Seal of Biliteracy
- For students who obtained a Maryland High School Certificate of Program Completion, entered the world of work though:
— Gainful employment
— Postsecondary education and training
— Supported employment
— Other services that are integrated in the community
Yes
Does the state include college/career readiness in its accountability formula?
Yes, find out more about college/career readiness in the state’s accountability formula here.
Yes
Are students expected to demonstrate readiness for college and/or career upon graduation?
Yes, students are expected to demonstrate college and/or career readiness through:
- Advanced Coursework Enrollment
- Postsecondary Assessment (SAT/ACT/Other)
- CTE Participation (CTE, WBL, Credential, Apprenticeship, Other)
Yes
Are Durable Skills reflected in career readiness standards?
No
Does the state publish career readiness/employability skills standards?
Yes
Does the state have a complete framework for work-based learning?
Yes, the state has a complete framework for work-based learning.
Additional Resource: Md. Code Regs. 13A.04.02.03 – CTE Standards
Yes
Does the state define WBL?
Yes, the state’s definition for work-based learning is available here.
Yes
Does the state have clear expectations for WBL programs?
Yes, the state’s work-based learning expectations guide can be found here.
Yes
Does the state have a WBL quality guide?
Yes, the state’s work-based learning quality guide can be found here.
Yes
Does the state report on WBL participation and outcomes?
Yes, Maryland collects enrollment and outcome data of students enrolled in WBL programs.
Additional Resource: Reporting Dashboard
Yes
Does the state use WBL participation as a program quality indicator for Perkins V federal funding?
Yes.
No
Does the state provide guidance related to career/employability skills?
WORK-BASED LEARNING (WBL)
Work-based learning describes comprehensive guidance, expectations for educators and employers, and quality indicators for assessment.
DURABLE SKILLS ALIGNED WITH READINESS GUIDANCE
GRADUATE PROFILE
A graduate profile includes the competencies and skills a student possesses when they graduate from high school. They showcase student learning outcomes and present a full picture of a student’s abilities.
Yes
Does the state include career/workforce readiness in its graduation requirements?
Yes, the readiness requirements outlined by the state are partial and grouped with other content areas. To meet Maryland requirements, students must complete one of the following: A) Successful completion of a State-approved career and technical education program or B) Two credits of the same world language, which may include two credits of American Sign Language. Students demonstrate they’ve met these requirements via coursework and credential earned.
Yes
Does the state outline a robust set of graduation requirements?
Yes, the state outlines a robust set of graduation requirements that can be found here.
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