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METHODS OF
COMMUNITY
CONVERSATIONS
SURVEYS
ENGAGEMENT
A multi-pronged approach was developed to structure engagement
COMMUNITY
EVENTS
for the strategic planning process to ensure flexible, responsive and
ROUND
TABLES
iterative communication with stakeholders. A combination of virtual
and in-person engagement methods were implemented to ensure
LISTENING
SESSIONS
engagement of stakeholders across Maryland’s diverse landscape.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
ENGAGEMENT
METHODS
EXPLAINED
SURVEYS
The purpose of the survey was to allow as many
people as possible, in every community and
every stakeholder group, to provide feedback
on the state of public education in Maryland and
the top priorities for improvement.
ROUND TABLES
The purpose of the round tables is to engage
in dialogue with a specific stakeholder group or
with a range of stakeholders on a specific topic
through a small group discussion format.
Community conversations were developed as a
mechanism for the State Superintendent to be able
to engage specific communities outside of the data
collection process for the strategic plan. Similar to
round tables, community conversations engage a
small group of stakeholders in a discussion.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Events included presenting the strategic planning
process to community organizations, advisory
councils, school district and family events, and
other stakeholder meetings (festivals, fairs,
conferences, etc.)
LISTENING SESSIONS
Listening sessions provided a space for community
partners to share input on the Strategic Plan.
Listening sessions were hosted by external groups
with technical assistance provided by Maryland
State Department of Education staff.
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