Anne Arundel

Magnet and Signature Programs

Magnet and Signature Programs will support schools of choice for all students and families in Anne Arundel County as these unique new 21^st century programs are rolled out over the next several years. "This is not just a plan to put a few more programs in our schools," school Superintendent Dr. Kevin M. Maxwell told the Board of Education. "It is the first major step in our secondary school reform, and it will forever change the landscape of our high school and middle school instructional programs." more

AACPS Magnet Programs - Magnet Programs Overview

We currently have 11 magnet programs in operation in Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The links below will provide you with information on all programs.

Centers for Applied Technology (CAT-N and CAT-S)
International Baccalaureate (MYP, ELP, DP)
Performing and Visual Arts (PVA)
Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

AACPS Signature Programs - Signature Programs - Frequently Asked Questions

Signature or thematic programs of study are currently under development for all 12 of our comprehensive high schools in the county. Please take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions link to learn about our Signature Programs.

Signature Support Team – School District Level
Signature Program Facilitators High School Level

Background Readings and Resources

Community Resource Mapping, National Center on Secondary Education and Transition, Volume 2, Issue 1, April 2003
Facilitating School and Community Partnerships Across Diverse Stakeholder Groups, Connexions, Diane Pollard, 2007
Launching Our Future Together (Project LOFT): A Plan for Conducting a Stakeholder-Involved Futures Planning Process for the Grant Wood Area Education Agency (Executive Summary), Midwest Center for Innovation and System Design, Trace Pickering, 2007

Magnet Program Models from Around the Country

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (Virginia)
Montgomery Blair Science Magnet (Maryland)
Carver Center for Arts and Technology (Maryland)
Brooklyn Technical High School (New York)
San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (California)

Multiple Magnet Programs in Duvall County Public Schools (Florida)