The Partnerships, Development, and Marketing (PDM) Department works with the community to cultivate relationships that will benefit students, families, and employees. Our team:

• Creates partnerships with businesses and individuals in the community;
• Works with families, schools, and communities to facilitate meaningful communication between families and schools;
• Supports international families across the county through the International Welcome Center, Bilingual Facilitators, and interpretation and translation services;
• Aids grant development across the county;
• Provides consulting and coordinates campaigns to help AACPS better share its stories and programs with the community;
• Coordinates training and resources to support student success;
• Serves as the liaison to the Education Foundation of Anne Arundel County Public Schools formerly the 21st Century Education Foundation, the non-profit, fundraising partner of the school system.

Our team includes the Office of School & Family Partnerships and the International Welcome Center.