Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year!

We are so happy you are here to learn more about our GAL program here at Roland Park Elementary Middle. We are the first Baltimore City school (and one of the few in the state) to receive the EGATE (Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education) accreditation from MSDE two times! We have over 500 students in grades K-8 who are formally identified by the district and many more who participate in our advanced programming. Our teachers are well-versed in gifted and several even have certification in Gifted Education!

Please take time to explore our GAL site to help answer any questions you may have or find access to enrichment ideas and opportunities. If there is something you cannot find on this site, please feel free to reach out. I update this site often so please check back!

Kristen McGinness, Gifted and Advanced Learning Coordinator

kbmcginness@bcps.k12.md.us