MCPS ADMINISTRATIVE HANDBOOK
MCPS ADMINISTRATIVE HANDBOOK
Welcome to the MCPS Administrative Handbook! Use the category dropdowns to find resources by category.
Testing Calendars
School Year Marking Period Dates and Report Card Schedules
Guidance for accessing templates electronically
No trespassing letters
Regulation CNA-RA, Display and Distribution of Informational Materials and Announcements
Content Area Resources
Adapted Physical Education, Health Education, Physical Education:
Elementary English Language Arts:
Elementary Mathematics:
Instruction
Planning
Grading
Domains (Measurement Topics) Reported by Marking Period
Pre-K-12 Science:
Secondary Math:
School Library Media Programs:
Pre-K-12 Social Studies:
Elementary
Secondary
Guidance on Derogatory Terms and Images
Social Studies Look-fors and Supporting Resources
PreK-12 World Languages:
Office of School Support and Improvement
Office of the Chief Aacademic Officer
Office of Special Education Directory
Office of Strategic Initiatives
Office of the Chief Operating Officer
Office of District Operations
Office of Human Resources and Development
Office of the Chief of Staff
Associations
Program Guidance
ELD Testing and Accountability:
Beginning of Year
Additional Documents
Division Of Appeals STAFF Google Site
Residency Withdraw Letter located in the Student Record Keeper Manual (page 95)
IN PROGRESS Policy BLB, Rules of Procedure in Appeals and Hearings
Grading and reporting policy and regulation
Department of Human Capital Management
FY25 Staffer Assignments (MCEA, SEIU, A&S)
Professional Growth Systems
Department of Compliance and Investigations
Sexual Harassment and Workplace Bullying
Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)
Regulation GJC-RA, Suspension and Termination of Professional Personnel (Administrative Leave)
International Admissions and Enrollment
Support with Parent Vue (Including 7 major languages supported by MCPS)
ParentVue Videos (Including 7 major languages supported by MCPS)
Who are your newcomers from IAE?
Schedule School Orientation with students..
Mail Services
Contract Summaries
Warehouse Ordering
Returns
Student Records
Surplus Furniture
Teacher Material Transfer
Moving Assistance
Special Needs Equipment Transfers
Summer Surplus
Free Rentals
Editorial Graphics & Publishing Services
Copy Plus
Custom Printing for Schools
Editorial Help Desk
EGPS Creative
Copier Service
Forms Request for Schools
Music Library
Online and Media Services
Inventory and Barcoding
Fixed Assets
Public Auction
Science Kit Deliveries
Materials Catalogs
Division of Food and Nutrition Services
Menus
FARMS applications
Menu Planning
Request for Information
Immunization Clinic Schedule:
Systemwide Safety Programs - Montgomery County Public Schools, MD
Office of Safety Security and Emergency Management Virtual Binder
Onsite Emergency Team (OSET) Documents, Signs, Trainings Resources, Templates, Forms
Parent-Child Reunification (PCR) Guidance, Resources, Templates
Behavior Threat Assessment (BTA) Resources
Required Drills Protocols, Forms, Signs, Checklists, Logs
Safety/Security Technology: AED, ACS, VMS, Cameras
Security and Incident Related Forms, Sample Letters, Checklists
CEO Resources, Standard Operating Procedures for School-based Security Staff, Rover Program
Important Phone Numbers and Contact Information
Independent Activity Fund (IAF)
Towing
School Funds Online
Centralized Investment Fund
Operating Funds
Field Trip Guidelines
See also Student Gender Identity Guidelines for overnight accommodations
School cash Online (SCO)
JP Morgan
Staffing Resources
Class Size Reports
Compliance Reports
Principal Memos
MCPS Financial Manual
Procedures for Reporting/Documenting
Regulations
Regulation JFA-RA, Student Rights and Responsibilities
Regulation JHC-RA, Reporting and Investigating Child Abuse and Reglect
Regulation JHF-RA, Student Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation
Policy ACF, Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment of Students
Regulation ACA-RA, Nondiscrimination, Equity, and Cultural Proficiency (Hate-Bias)
Regulation ACF-RA, Investigation of Title IX Sexual Harassment of MCPS Students
Student's Guide to Rights and Responsibilities
Student Code of Conduct
Guidelines for Respecting Religious Diversity
Guidelines for Student Gender Identity
School Health Services
Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services: School Health Services Program website
School Immunizations
Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and State Department of Education (MSDE) Memorandum 2024-2025 School Year: Important Updates and Reminders Related to School Immunization (not yet available for the 2024-2025 school year)
MDH: Immunization Decision Tree: Student Admittance, Retention and Exclusion
Communicable Disease in Schools
MCPS Website: Covid-19 & Other Common Respiratory Viruses
MCPS Online Resource: 2023-2024 Online Tool-Kit for Administrators: COVID-19 & Other Common Respiratory Viruses
MCPS Regulation JPB-RA, Communicable Disease Control in Schools
MCPS Regulation JPB-RB, Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis) (interim memorandum)
Other Health Policy
MCPS Regulation JPC-RA, Administration of Medication to Students
MCPS Regulation JPD-RB, Emergency Care for Students Experiencing Anaphylaxis
MCPS Regulation JPD-RC, Emergency Care for individuals Experiencing Symptoms of Opioid Overdose
MCPS Regulation JPF-RA, Do Not Resuscitate Orders
MCPS Regulation JPG-RA, Wellness: Physical and Nutritional Health
Student Protest Guidance Info
The HUBs below are “one stop shop” locations to find pertinent information for each topic.
Transportation
Appeals
Revised documents re: discipline of students with disabilities
Special Education Service
Restraint Information
Manifestations
Parent’s Right to Revoke Consent for Special Education Services
Beginning/End of Year Checklists - in progress (Coming Soon)
Updated Documents
Bus App (NEW)
myMCPS Connect (Connect ED)
myMCPS Classroom
Chromebook Distribution
Boxlight Interactive Panels
Synergy
Grading
Secondary
Elementary
Incident Management
AdminVUE
Synergy Reports
Training Documentation
Widgets
Lockers
Elementary Sectioning
Secondary Scheduling
MAP
Cell Phone Regulation
Digital Balance (coming soon)
Student Family and School Services
Bridge to Wellness
Community Schools
Student Well-Being Teams
Pupil Personnel
IN PROGRESS Regulation IOI-RA, Placement Procedures for Alternative Programs
Behavior Threat Assessment Teams
MTSS Synergy documentation/case management
School Guidance for MCPS Volunteers
General Volunteer Information
One-time volunteers
Student Volunteers