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Project SEARCH Virtual Information Session, November 10, 2020
October 2nd, 2020
Families of youth with disabilities are invited to learn about Project SEARCH, an internship program that prepares young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their last year of high school for competitive employment.
Virtual Workshop: Vocational Services for Transitioning Youth
September 29th, 2020
On Friday, October 2, 2020 from 5:30–7 p.m., Department of Rehabilitation staff will host a virtual workshop for for families of students with an IEP or 504 Plan who are 14 years and older. The workshop will review available Pre-Employment Transition Services as well as Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
Guest Voices: Preparing Students for 21st Century Jobs
January 9th, 2020
Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Regional Administrator Raymond Lucas works with teachers to inspire more than 300 students to consider Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers. Here Lucas answers questions about MESA, its importance and how it connects to HCPSS’ Strategic Call to Action.
Update on the 2019-2020 School Calendar
April 3rd, 2019
Recent changes in state law allow greater flexibility to local Boards in establishing school calendars. HCPSS will maintain the previously announced student start date of September 3, 2019, a decision made in fairness to students, families and staff who have already scheduled summer plans.
Howard County 2018 Graduation Rates Exceed State Norms
March 15th, 2019
Graduation data released by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) show Howard County public school students continuing to graduate at higher rates than their peers across Maryland. The 91.95 percent graduation rate for the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Class of 2018 exceeds the state average and remains the highest among the six Maryland school systems having enrollment of more than 50,000 students.
Staff Focus: Stephanie Discepolo, CTE Resource Teacher
March 12th, 2019
Discepolo—who has dedicated her entire career to HCPSS—has since been working as a CTE resource teacher for 18 years. Generally, she works with local organizations to develop and grow programs for students, mentors new teachers, facilitates professional development for CTE teachers, advises students on post-secondary opportunities, runs the Career Academies Summer Programs, oversees the marketing of CTE programs, organizes special events like the Women in Engineering conference and more.
Recruitment Event for Teachers of Color, May 1, 2019
March 1st, 2019
The Howard County Public School System seeks to increase the cultural, racial and linguistic diversity of our workforce to reflect the heritage of our student population.
HCPSS To Launch Apprenticeship Maryland Career Academy
December 13th, 2018
Next year, the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) will launch a new career academy, Apprenticeship Maryland, which helps students gain sustainable employment and further education based on career pathways in manufacturing and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) occupations.
Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways Information Sessions, December 4, 2018
November 27th, 2018
HCPSS high school students interested in a career as an electrician are encouraged to explore Student Pre-Apprenticeship Pathways at an information session December 4, 2018.
Statement from the Board of Education, August 3, 2018
August 3rd, 2018
View a statement issued by the Howard County Board of Education.