Minority Achievement & Intervention

Karen E. Ganjon, Director
410-751-3047 (office)
410-751-7114 (fax)
keganjo@carrollk12.org

Mission and Vision Statement

The Department of Minority Achievement and Intervention Programs advocates for equity in learning opportunities and provides services that empower learners in our schools and communities to reach their full academic and personal potential.

The Department of Minority Achievement and Intervention Programs:

• Addresses issues of equity and diversity through instruction, professional development and Education That is Multicultural (ETM) initiatives

• Develops and/or supports intervention programs that are designed to meet the academic needs of the targeted populations within the following groups:
  • CCPS students in grades PreK-12

• Families

• Adults

• Provides professional development opportunities that help staff meet the needs of all learners

• Encourages parent/family/community involvement

• Provides support and assistance to school communities  

 Department of Minority Achievement and Intervention Programs

Program	Population Served	Location(s)	Service(s) Provided
Parent, Family, Community Involvement Margaret Kulow 410-751-3332	Parents, Families, and Communities in the attendance area of Carroll County Public Schools	All schools	A number of sources of information and resources are provided by the school system to support parents in this active role.
Education That is Multicultural Pat Levroney 410-386-1680	All students and staff	All schools	Resources, training, and programs that support district and individual school plans for Education That is Multicultural
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Pam Mesta 410-751-3173	Students in grades PreK - 12 whose native language is not English and/or meet program requirements	All schools	Direct instruction, support services, professional development, translation/interpretation
Early Childhood Education Anna Varakin 410-751-3069	Birth to Kindergarten	All Schools	Interagency collaboration Alignment with PreK/K/Judy Center Professional development
Parents As Teachers (PAT) Lynda Gainor 410 751-3086 Susan Mitchell 410-751-3613	Parents of children birth through 5 participate in learning how to help their children develop school readiness skills through a better understanding of child development.	Home visits countywide  Ebb Valley Elementary, Manchester Elementary, Robert Moton Elementary, Sykesville Middle, and Taneytown Elementary	Integrated instruction: Parents as Teachers (PAT), early childhood education, parent education and support, parent and child together (year round, day and evening)
Gifted and Talented Karen Ganjon 410-751-3047	Primary talent development (PETS K-2); identified students grades 3-5; ILA and Math (acceleration and enrichment)	All elementary schools	GT Resource Teachers - continuum of services/direct and indirect services
High School Dropout Prevention Margaret Kulow 410-751-3332	Students in grades 9-12 who are at risk of failing their academic classes due to various causes	All high schools	Academic assistance, individual tutoring, case management provided by professional staff.
Judy Center / Judy Center Partnership Susan Mitchell 410-751-3613	Children birth through kindergarten living in Robert Moton and Taneytown attendance area, Robert Moton staff, day care providers in attendance area	Ebb Valley Elementary, Manchester Elementary, Robert Moton Elementary, Sykesville Middle, and Taneytown Elementary	Interventions to improve school readiness of all children: extended day and year, behavior support, case management, professional development, Parents as Teachers (PAT)
Pre-Kindergarten Lynda Gainor 410-751-3086	Four year old/income-eligible students	Charles Carroll, Eldersburg, Elmer Wolfe, Manchester, Parr’s Ridge, Robert Moton, Spring Garden, Taneytown, William Winchester	Direct instruction and professional development
Title I (Targeted Assistance) Dr. Kathleen Wallis 410-386-1535	Elementary students needing academic intervention as identified by the Multiple Identification Criteria	Cranberry Station, Robert Moton,  Taneytown, William Winchester	Direct instruction, extended day and year services, parent support and training, professional development
Volunteer Program Jane Farver 410-386-1536	Anyone interested in volunteering	All schools and Carroll Community College	Volunteer training and support