Office of Community Engagement, Equity and Cultural Proficiency
The Office of Community Engagement, Equity and Cultural Proficiency goals are to improve academic performance for all students through
the efficient and effective use of resources and the delivery of instruction that is culturally proficient; increase communication and
build partnerships between community stakeholders and the school system; and provide active, efficient and effective business partnerships
in each school.
Click on the links below for more information:
Superintendent’s Cultural Proficiency Council 
The Superintendent’s Cultural Proficiency Council is composed of diverse community leaders and parents who meet monthly and serve as advisors
to the Superintendent of Harford County Public Schools. Contact the Office of Community Engagement, Equity and Cultural Proficiency for meeting
dates and locations.
Education That is Multicultural in the Classroom of the 21st Century Course/Cultural Proficiency Staff Development
All new professional staff in Harford County Public Schools are required to take a three-credit in-service course entitled Education That
Is Multicultural in the Classroom of the 21st Century within the first two years of employment. The syllabus for this course matches the
criteria developed by the ETM Council and approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. Cultural proficiency staff development
is provided to all new support staff including bus drivers, food and nutrition workers, custodians, clerical and instructional employees.
The focus is the development of culturally proficient teachers, administrators, and support staff.
Making Progress Program
The Office of Community Engagement, Equity and Cultural Proficiency administers the Making Progress Program at Hall’s Cross Roads Elementary,
George D. Lisby Elementary at Hillsdale, and Edgewood Middle Schools which focuses on improving and enhancing instruction with the goal of
eliminating the achievement gaps. Technicians provide tutoring and other academic support to identified students and long-term substitutes
provide coverage for teachers receiving staff development, meeting with parents, and attending IEP meetings.
Flyers and Materials Distribution
All printed materials must receive approval prior to distribution to students and/or parents. To be considered for approved distribution or posting, the information in the materials must offer educational and/or extra‐curricular learning opportunities for students and/or parents.
The Process for Flyers & Materials Distribution Approval
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Please review the Flyers and Materials Distribution Guidelines.
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Submit Flyers/Materials Distribution Request electronically and upload printed materials at http://www.hcps.org/departments/CommunityEngagement/FlyerDistributionApp.aspx.
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If electronic versions of the materials are not available:
download the
Flyers/Materials Distribution Request - Fillable pdf,
print completed form and send with two copies of the distribution materials to:
HCPS Office of Community Engagement, Equity and Cultural Proficiency
102 S. Hickory Avenue; Bel Air, MD 21014.
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The HCPS Office of Community Engagement, Equity and Cultural Proficiency will communicate the decision regarding a request.
Contact Information:
Jonathan D. Brown, Ed.D., Director
Charlotte Ryan, Administrative Assistant
Office of Community Engagement, Equity and Cultural Proficiency
Harford County Public Schools
102 S. Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014
Phone: 410-809-6065
Fax: 410-588-5370