Welcome to PSSAM
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As an association of educational leaders representing the 24 school systems in the State of Maryland, PSSAM is dedicated to the mission of providing leadership and advocacy for public school education throughout the state.
Formulating legislative positions on issues significant to public education and providing equity of opportunity for optimal learning for every student attending Maryland public schools remains the Association's vision. Our advocacy reflects this vision and is intended to assist legislators during the legislative session. PSSAM urges the members of the Maryland General Assembly to carefully consider the legislative positions and recommendations presented. Click HERE to download PSSAM Brochure |
Worksite
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Click ON THE ABOVE to visit MABE'S Stand Up for Maryland Public Schools
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Click ON THE ABOVE for more information on AASA's Women in School Leadership Initiative - Building Networks to Support and Advance Women in School Leadership.
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About Us
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MembersMembership is open on an institutional basis to superintendents representing the 24 local agencies.
Click HERE for a listing of our members. |
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Legislation
Click HERE for quick access to 2018 House and Senate Testimonies. Other Information you will find here will be links to:
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Career OpportunitiesFollow the CAREER OPPORTUNITIES link for more information on current vacancies.
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In Maryland, the Maryland General Assembly annually meets January
through the second week of April for a total of 90 days. During the legislative
session, PSSAM represents the views of Superintendents by meeting with
legislators, recommending legislation, reviewing submitted bills,
organizaing and providing written and oral testimony, and attending
hearings. During the legislative session, PSSAM works with partner
organizations to publish the "Green Sheet".
through the second week of April for a total of 90 days. During the legislative
session, PSSAM represents the views of Superintendents by meeting with
legislators, recommending legislation, reviewing submitted bills,
organizaing and providing written and oral testimony, and attending
hearings. During the legislative session, PSSAM works with partner
organizations to publish the "Green Sheet".
We are united to advocate for the
success of all students.
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Local school superintendents are the 24 leaders that comprise PSSAM, providing leadership for quality education the State by addressing issues with a unified voice. Together, we serve more than 886,221 students. Pre-K through 12th grade, which includes: 106,802 (12%) students receiving Special Education services; 75,852 (8.6%) students receiving English Language Learner (ELL)
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services; and 382,726 (44%) students receiving Free and Reduced Meals (FARMS), an indicator of poverty. As a unified organization, PSSAM is jointly committed to partnering with local boards of education and governments to sustain excellence in education for all students
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