Transforming Maryland Education Through Policy and Practice
Bringing educators together since 1986
MAG Board of Directors with Dr. William "Brit" Kirwan, 2025 Keynote
Connecting Maryland's Education Community
- The Maryland Assessment Group (MAG) is a dedicated non-profit organization focused on improving education throughout Maryland.
- MAG is a vibrant network, connecting educators from LEAs and MSDE, researchers, and other educational professionals to share research and effective practices.
- Our Mission: To support Maryland educators with the best instructional and assessment knowledge so they can support their classrooms and schools.
- MAG promotes excellence in:
- Educational Assessment
- Curriculum Design
- Instructional Practice
- Professional Learning
- School Improvement Research
- Educational Policy
- Educational leadership/change management
- Get Involved
- MAG hosts an annual conference where educators share their expertise and learn about the latest trends.
- Educators: Join our growing community! Attend our conference to connect with peers and learn what other educators are practicing in their classrooms.
- Exhibitors & Sponsors: We invite organizations dedicated to improving education to sponsor our events.
- Contribute to the improvement of education in Maryland—join us at the MAG conference in November!
A few special moments from MAG 2025
Keynote Speaker
Dr. William "Brit" Kirwan, AIB Vice Chair
Keynote Speaker
Dr. DJ Bolger, UMD
Keynote Speaker
Woody Paik, VP, Curriculum Associates
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Melinda Taylor, Pearson
Dr. Rachel V. Amstutz
AIB Policy Director
Mary Pat Fannon
Executive Director, PSSAM