Garrett County Public Schools (GCPS) is pleased to announce the completion of its comprehensive three-year strategic plan, developed in alignment with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. Covering the 2024-2025 through 2026-2027 school years, this strategic plan will serve as a roadmap to strengthen and enhance educational opportunities for all students. The Board of Education approved the plan during the January 2025 meeting.
The plan is designed to address the Blueprint’s five key focus areas:
- Early Childhood Education
- High-Quality and Diverse Teachers and Leaders
- College and Career Readiness
- Increased Resources to Ensure Student Success
- Governance and Accountability
Through extensive collaboration with stakeholders, GCPS has identified three overarching priority areas that will guide the school system’s efforts:
- Staffing
- High-Quality Instruction
- Partnerships
The strategic plan outlines goals and action steps for each priority area, allowing GCPS to track progress and make data-driven decisions. For more details about the GCPS Strategic Plan, please visit the homepage of our website under “District News” or directly by visiting https://www.gcps.net/domain/3667.
