DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Department of Research and Accountability provides the technology and skills necessary to carry out a quality standardized testing program as well as working with and analyzing data required by the No Child Left Behind legislation. This includes overseeing the administration of the Maryland School Assessments (MSA) for Reading, Math and Science, High School Assessments (HSA) in English, Biology, Algebra and Government, PSAT, SAT, and Advanced Placement (AP) testing.

The Department assists central office staff, principals, supervisors, teachers, and other school-based personnel in using a wide range of data to achieve program and school improvement goals, including those directly related to student achievement and school performance.

The Office also assists in the research, design, and implementation of product evaluations for new and existing programs.

RESEARCH AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Gregory Bricca 
Director of Research & Accountability 
410-751-3068

FAX: 410-751-3277

Lisa Busher

Supervisor of Accountability & Assessment

Local Accountability Coordinator

410-386-1514

FAX: 410-751-3277

Dona Foster
Supervisor of Research & Accountability
504 District Coordinator 
410-386-1822

FAX: 410-751-3277

Gail Caples

Administrative Assistant

410-751-3045

FAX: 410-751-3277

Alice Smith 
Coordinator of Research and Planning 
410-386-4423 
FAX: 410-751-3277 

OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDIT

Dawn Czajkowski
Internal Auditor
410-386-1698
FAX: 410-751-3277

Kathy Little

Internal Audit Associate

410-386-4436

FAX: 410-751-3277