Please see the handout below outlining a cybersecurity opportunity for teachers and students during the summer of 2020 and the 2020-2021 school year.

• Interested teachers will participate in a week-long professional learning opportunity during the summer.

• The format of this professional learning opportunity (in-person or online) is pending and will be determined at a later date based on the most current health recommendations.

• Upon successful completion of professional learning, teachers will be eligible to pilot curricula that are aligned to the new cyber education framework developed by the National Cryptologic Museum.

• Pilot teachers will have the opportunity to earn 2 continuing professional development (CPD) credits and $800.00 upon completion of the pilot program.

• The pilot program will include providing instruction to students using the curricula provided and participation in curriculum evaluation consisting of a survey and participation in approximately three, one-hour discussions.

• Teachers and students will have access to the USACyberRange during professional learning and the curriculum pilot program.

• Need approval of HS principals.

• If your are interested in teaching cybersecurity but not participating in the pilot program please have them contact me at elissa.hozore2@maryland.gov.

Elissa Hozore. Computer Science Specialist, Maryland State Department of Education, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-2595

410-767-0442 (office) elissa.hozore2@maryland.gov