What is MCSD?
The Maryland Council of Staff Developers (MCSD) is committed to helping you to achieve your vision of Professional Development. MCSD views high-quality professional development programs as essential to creating schools in which all students and staff members are learners who continually improve their performance.

Professional Development is a shared responsibility for teachers, schools, and districts. Setting priorities is necessary to produce an effective response to competing needs. Looking at the needs of other levels helps everyone to have the broad perspective necessary for wise decisions. Connecting plans for professional development across levels makes them more effective and more likely to receive the support needed to be successful. As a member of The Maryland Council of Staff Developers, you have an opportunity to join a state-wide network of individuals, schools, and organizations committed to ensuring a successful educational experience for all students.

As a member of MCSD, you have the opportunity to join a state-wide network of individuals, schools, and organizations committed to ensuring high quality professional development. The Maryland Council of Staff Developers is a partner with the National Staff Development Council and the Maryland State Department of Education. MCSD supports the implementation of the high quality professional development through the Maryland Professional Development Standards and the Maryland Instructional Leadership Framework.