Maryland Shared Open Access Repository

MD-SOAR is a shared digital repository platform for twelve colleges and universities in Maryland. It is currently funded by the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) Library Consortium (usmai.org) and other participating partner institutions. MD-SOAR is jointly governed by all participating libraries, who have agreed to share policies and practices that are necessary and appropriate for the shared platform. Within this broad framework, each library provides customized repository services and collections that meet local institutional needs. Please follow the links below to learn more about each library's repository services and collections.

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    Maryland Accelerates: Leadership & Collaboration
    (2025) Department of Educational Professions; Maryland Accelerates Program
    This is the fifth of five white papers on the Maryland Accelerates Teacher Development Program. Contents: Executive Summary Conditions that Support Partnership Success: Collaboration and Strong Leadership A Culture of Collaboration and Strong P-20 Structures Long Standing Affiliations and Relationships Importance of Strong Leadership in Educational Change Collaboration as a Driver of Sustainable Change Importance of a Grant Manager in Educational Change Initiatives Strategic Coordination of Activities The COVID Pandemic: Partnering in Uncertain Times Conclusion References Acknowledgments
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    Beyond Maryland Accelerates
    (Frostburg State University Maryland Accelerates Program, 2025) Department of Educational Professions; Maryland Accelerates Program
    This is the fourth of five white papers on the Maryland Accelerates Teacher Development Program. Contents: Beyond Maryland Accelerates Political Sustainability through Positive Program Outcomes Organizational Sustainability through MegaCommunity Impact and Outcomes Financial Sustainability Looking Ahead
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    Maryland Accelerates: Programmatic Innovations
    (Frostburg State University Maryland Accelerates Program, 2025) Williams, Boyce C.; Department of Educational Professions; Maryland Accelerates Program
    This is the third of five white papers on the Maryland Accelerates Teacher Development Program. Contents: Programmatic Innovations Addressing Professional Challenges The Residency Experience Clinical Rounds and Clinical Rotations Fellowship and Induction Foundations for Success Teacher Retention Comprehensive Curriculum Design and Adaptation The Big Picture
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    Maryland Accelerates: Systemic Capacity Building Through Collaborative Partnerships
    (Frostburg State University Maryland Accelerates Program, 2025) Department of Educational Professions; Maryland Accelerates Program
    This is the second of five white papers on the Maryland Accelerates Teacher Development Program. Contents: Systemic Capacity Building through Collaborative Partnerships. What is Systemic Capacity Building? A Targeted Approach Supporting Rural Districts Academic Partnerships Within the MegaCommunity Mutual Goals Cross-Sector Partnerships MegaCommunity in Action A Model for Sustainability.
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    Maryland Accelerates: Vision & Leadership
    (Frostburg State University Maryland Accelerates Program, 2025) Department of Educational Professions; Maryland Accelerates Program
    This is the first of five white papers on the Maryland Accelerates Teacher Development Program. Contents include: Commitment to Community: Who is FSU? Observable Need. Embodying Success MegaCommunity Top Down and Bottom Up Ongoing Efforts The Big Picture References Acknowledgments