Annual Convening
The Maryland Center for Community Schools Annual Convening showcases the invaluable work of Community Schools leaders from across the state with a full day of learning, idea exchange, peer networking and celebration.
Save the date for our next convening in March 2027.
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2026: Building collective power: Forging resilient students, families and communities
March 18, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Keynote speaker
Dr. Michael J. Martirano, a student-centered education leader, is the superintendent of Allegany County Public Schools. He has served as an administrator, teacher, principal and superintendent in Maryland and served as West Virginia’s state superintendent.
Awards
- Christine Frederick, Central Maryland
- Phi Thach-Seals, Central Maryland
- Marissa Ackerman, Southern Maryland
- Alexis McBean, Eastern Shore
- Megan Knepp, Western Maryland
Thank you to the Y in Central Maryland; Active Minds; Maryland State Education Association; United Way of Central MD; The Be. Org; Center for Research & Evaluation, School of Education, Loyola University Maryland; Hungry Harvest; Learn & Found; Next Level Gaming; SECU; Sown to Grow and Baltimore County Public Library for sponsoring this year’s convening.
2025: A celebration of family and community engagement work
The Inaugural MCCS convening took place at Towson University on March 26, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Thank you to our sponsors: Maryland State Education Association, The Y in Central Maryland and United Way of Central Maryland.