** Parts of this meeting are being video recorded**

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6:10 pm –– Informal Networking “Meet n Greet” - All

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6:30 pm –– Welcome, Introductions, Agenda, Norms - Rhia Hamilton, NAACP PC

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6:40 pm –– Meet & Greet with new Chief of Equity and - Nyah Hamlett, MCPS (LINK TO SLIDES)

Organizational Development

7:00 pm –– Intro to MECCA Business Learning Institute - LaChaundra Graham, Tracey Cooper, Shiree

Slade

(MBLI) Charter School

  7:15 pm –– Understanding the impact and status of MCPS’ – Ebony Langford-Brown

Boundary Study and Program Analysis  Jeannie Franklin, Cat Machodi (LINK TO SLIDES)

7:35 pm –– Middle/High School Career Advising Programs - Genevieve Floyd, MCPS

Clifton Gadsden, WSM MoCo CAP(LINK TO SLIDES)

7:50 pm –– Academic Support - Out of School Time Programs - Lekeisha Lashley, Jen Strouble

8:05 pm –– Get to Know ACT-SO, our Signature Talent Showcase - Revonne Johnson, NAACP-MC (See attachments)

8:10 pm ––MCAP ISR & State Academic Performance data - Part 2 - Rhia Hamilton and Kea Oakland

8:20 pm –– Update of NMAAHC Field Trip Grants and Planning - Libby Rogovoy, MCPS

8:30 pm –– Next Steps & Closing - Rhia and Kea

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NAACP Parents’ Council Agenda�29 October 2025

Welcome to all our New and Returning NAACP-MC Parents’ Council Reps!

What’s On Your Mind?

NAACP-MC PARENTS COUNCIL MEETING

PRESENTERS

LaChaundra Graham

MBLI Founder

President & Chief Executive Officer

Tracey Cooper

MBLI Co-Founder

Vice President & Chief Academic Officer

NAACP-MC PARENTS COUNCIL MEETING

Dr. Shiree Slade

MBLI Principal

Charter schools are tuition-free public schools of choice, open to all students. They have flexibility to design innovative programs, but they are held accountable for results through a performance contract (“charter”) that sets their mission, model, and measurable goals.

What are Charter Schools?

What MBLI Is.

🌟 1st-of-Its-Kind School in Maryland

MBLI is making history as the first and only public, middle school, career academy in the state — including charter schools — giving students a powerful head start in business education, leadership development, and real-world readiness beginning as early as sixth grade.

Business and Finance – Questions to Guide Learning

1. What do people with an interest in this area do?
2. What kind of products do they create and/or what services do they provide?
3. What knowledge, materials, and other resources do they provide?
4. What methods do they use to carry out their work?
5. How, and with whom, do they communicate the results of their work?
6. In what ways can we use the product or service to affect the intended audience?

Career Academies offer:

• Real-world learning connected to careers and interests
• Hands-on experiences through projects and partnerships
• Mentorship and exposure to professionals
• Early development of leadership and workplace skills
• A clear pathway to college, careers, and future success

Career academies are learning communities that connect classroom instruction with real-world career pathways and hands-on experiences.

What are Career Academies?

MBLI Academic Content

MBLI incorporates College and Career Readiness Standards into the curriculum which is categorized as CORE, M-CORE, ENCORE, FLEX, and SERVICE LEARNING.

ALL MBLI students participate in and benefit from each facet of MBLI’s Academic Plan.

Business, Leadership & Innovation

Empowering middle school students with business, leadership, and real-world readiness.

At MBLI, students:

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• Explore business and entrepreneurship through hands-on projects and problem-solving.
• Build financial literacy and understand money, markets, and decision-making.
• Develop leadership and communication skills essential for success in school and life.
• Participate in career exploration and service learning connected to real-world opportunities.
• Learn the value of innovation, teamwork, and accountability through our M-Core Program.

MBLI Signature Focus

MBLI has a school uniform to promote community, equality, and professionalism.

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• All students wear an MBLI uniform to support focus and reduce distractions.
• Each grade level has its own color to build identity and pride.
• Uniforms help create an inclusive environment by minimizing visible economic differences.
• Uniform expectations teach professionalism and readiness for future work environments.

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What MBLI Provides

• MBLI provides 1 free school shirt to every student and staff member.
• MBLI provides 1 free PE set (shirt + shorts) to every student.
• Families and staff may purchase additional uniform items if needed.

MBLI School Attire

📍 20261 Goldenrod Lane in Germantown

MBLI Location

📍 7000 Radnor Road in Bethesa

Current

Future

We plan to move to our permanent Goldenrod Lane campus in Germantown over winter break (December 2025).

Who Can Apply?

• Grades: 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade students for Fall 2026
• Residency: Open to Montgomery County students

Apply early – a lottery may be used if applications exceed available spots.

Upcoming Dates

All upcoming Virtual Info Sessions and Virtual Office Hours — including dates, times, and registration links — are posted on our website.

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Please visit the Admissions & Enrollment Information page at www.mbli-md.org to view the schedule and sign up.

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PROCESS

Submit Online Application

• No admissions tests or academic records required with application.

Application Period

• Opens: October 2025
• Closes: December 2025 (priority deadline)

Lottery (if needed)

• Conducted end of December 2025.

Notification of Admission

• Admission status sent in early January 2026.

Enrollment Confirmation

• Deadline: End of January 2026

Enrollment Packet Submission

• Due: February 2026
• To enroll students must have a Montgomery County Public Schools Student #

Onboarding & Orientation of Enrolled Students

• To Be Scheduled: June 2026

MBLI APPLICATION & ENROLLMENT

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Tutoring and Academic Support

2025 2026

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Selected Schools: High Dosage Literacy & Math tutoring

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High Dosage Tutoring and Arts:

• Capt. James E. Daly Elementary School
• New Hampshire Estates Elementary School
• Oak View Elementary School
• South Lake Elementary School
• Strathmore Elementary School
• Viers Mill Elementary School
• Gaithersburg High School
• Watkins Mill High School
• Wheaton High School

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Math Tutoring

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• Testing data will be analyzed to identify 10 -15 schools for before-or after-school math tutoring.
• Highly qualified tutors will be selected through an application process by the Math Content Specialist and school administrators.
• Math supervisors will provide training to ensure high-quality instruction.

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Selected Schools: High Dosage Math Tutoring

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• Clopper Mill Elementary School
• Galway Elementary School
• Greencastle Elementary School
• Brooke Grove Elementary School
• Sargent Shriver Elementary School
• Summit Hall Elementary School

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• Argyle Middle School
• Banneker Middle School
• Montgomery Village Middle School
• Neelsville Middle School
• Odessa Shannon Middle School
• Rocky Hill Middle School
• White Oak Middle School

High Dosage Math Tutoring

Select Schools: Montgomery College

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Montgomery College (MC) students will serve as tutors at selected schools

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• MC students will be trained to support the MCPS curriculum.
• MC tutors will be paid through the work-study program.
• MC students will be assigned to schools based on factors such as geography and school needs.

Academic Support

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480 Club Sports and Enrichment Program:

• Combines academic support, mentorship, college exposure through athletic development with a football focus

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Community Bridges

• Support focused on leadership development, academic success, college access, social-emotional learning, mentoring, and family engagement

Bobcat Soccer - New FY’26

• Academic support and mentorship through soccer program

ASPIRE

• Academic support and focus on community service projects

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Mentoring and Engagement

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Girls With Impact:

• Equips young women with the skills, confidence, and mentorship needed to design business ventures and lead with impact in their schools and communities.

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Jump Up Learning

• Assembly paired with tutoring to inspire students to learn and engage in schoolwork

Story Tapestries

• Pairs arts with mentoring support

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Kicking Life into Gear

• Offers Soccer and Academic Support at 9 schools

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George BTLA Saturday School

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A Legacy of Community Impact

Since 1986

George BTLA Saturday School

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George BTLA Saturday School

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MCPS SY2024-25 MCAP Literacy & Math Results for Black/African American students

MCPS ELA Performance for Black and Brown students Lags but Trending Up

MCPS Math Performance at All Levels is Shockingly Low for Black and Brown students and Trending Flat

2025 MSDE MCAP ELA & Math Data�By School and Racial Subgroups in Separate Tabs

• ELA - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/6lreavpvvaztpdrpp6dru/2025-MCAP-ELA-Administrative-Data-Report-Card2.xlsx?rlkey=dot6qm07mu8gr5s19uk0yi8xm&st=jzbtcfsd&dl=0
• Math - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/b07n1tgpizpoedyocd826/2025-MCAP-MATH-Administrative-Data-Report-Card.xlsx?rlkey=zu0ocebdvqns7hfxcoc3nsbow&st=ft5v87ca&dl=0

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https://support.mdassessments.com/practice-tests/

MCAP Practice Tests

Example of an MCAP Individual Student Report (ISR), Grades 5

Example of an MCAP Individual Student Report (ISR), Grades 5

Example of an MCAP Individual Student Report (ISR), Grades 5 - Science

Maryland Statewide SY2024-25 MCAP Results

Read as: Of students who scored Level 1 on ELA MCAP in 2023, about half (50.5%) scored Level 1 again in 2024, almost half (48.4%) scored Level 2, and a tiny fraction (1.1%) scored Level 3.

Read as: Of students who scored Level 1 on ELA MCAP in 2024, about half (50%) scored Level 1 again in 2025, almost half (48.9%) scored Level 2, and a tiny fraction (1%) scored Level 3.

MCPS SY2024-25 MCAP Results for Black/African American students

Expect Your Student’s Paper MCAP Report in October

MCPS Elementary & Middle School 2024-25 MAP-M Analysis

Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence

August12, 2025

All schools show Black & Brown students well below 50%

22 schools had <16% pass

13 schools had between 14.6% & 21.6% pass

Most Schools show

A DECLINE in Proficiency from Fall to Spring last year

Elementary Schools show a higher but similar

Pattern in Proficiency across subgroups

Elem Schools show

Slight Gains in Proficiency from Fall to Spring

Black History Month

Field Trips to

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Great News!

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Senate Bill 841 passed which created a grant for field trip funding for public school students to attend four (4) cultural museums of import which include:

• The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum,
• The National Museum of African American History and Culture,
• The Jewish Museum of Maryland (registration)
• The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture.(registration)

New And Improved Google FORM

To approve and track school field trips funded by the MSDE Field Trip Grant (SB 841)

Once approved: Schools will receive Transportation and Funding Next Steps

Grant covers transportation and registration

NAACP Parents’ Council

Resources

Become a Member of the NAACP https://naacp-mc.org/

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Parents Council Webpage http://naacppc-md.org/

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Hate/Bias Reporting Procedures https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3woywhzdr7s00l9ioubvv/fy23_quick-reference-hate-bias-procedures.march-2023.pdf?rlkey=5jmlywi1k61yz8t7xta4il1oq&dl=0

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NAACP Complaint Form https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lg2y4gecocyjf2m4fe08u/Complaint-Form-NAACP.pdf?rlkey=rqjcozy5hu3dn826gil5e2aam&dl=0

APPENDIX

Link to Presentation

Link to Presentation

Upcoming Registration Deadlines

Jeannie Franklin

Parents’ Council Communications

Kea Anderson

Parents’ Council WhatsApp Groups

• Main group for all PC reps: 
• https://chat.whatsapp.com/CT32A0g5kg08E7g6myEsLu?mode=ems_copy_c
• Elementary School Reps:
• https://chat.whatsapp.com/LLYMlDTn1hNCtYzuf3Gl8b?mode=ems_copy_c
• Middle School Reps:
• https://chat.whatsapp.com/FXsTMaktkzCAKQEjEx1Fiz?mode=ems_copy_c
• High School Reps:
• https://chat.whatsapp.com/LTtnCjQervBATYryD49iZi?mode=ems_copy_c

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Parent Advocacy

• Parent advocacy plays a crucial role in shaping the educational landscape, from individual interventions to collective movements for systemic change.

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The Moral Arc of the Universe May Bend Towards Justice, But It Doesn’t Bend Itself!

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Click for Presentation

Field Trip:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

• Who? Montgomery County Public Schools each plan Field Trips for students (1 chaparone per 10 students)
• What? Participate in community-wide effort to honor African American contributions toward history
• When? February 01, 2024 - February 29, 2025
• Where? NMAAHC, 1400 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560
• Why? Cultural Identity, Education, Enrichment & Experiential Learning Excursion

Last Year

2025 NMAAHC Field Trip Interested Schools��(30 schools as of 14November)�

• Arcola Elementary School
• Burnt Mills ES
• Cabin Branch ES
• Chevy Chase Elementary
• DuFief E.S.
• Fields Road Elementary School
• Forest Oak Middle School
• Gaithersburg High School
• Greencastle Elementary School
• Hallie Wells Middle School
• Kensington Parkwood Elementary School
• Little Bennett Elementary School
• Newport Mill MS
• Parkland Magnet Middle School
• Redland MS
• Roberto Clemente Middle School

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• Rock Creek Forest Elementary School
• Rock Creek Forest ES
• Rockville High School
• Sequoyah ES
• Silver Spring International Middle School
• Sligo Creek Elementary school
• Strawberry Knoll ES
• Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
• Westland Middle School
• Wheaton High School
• Whetstone Elementary School
• William Tyler Page Elementary School
• Wilson Wims Elementary School
• Wyngate elementary

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Last Year