2008-2009 BCPS Cisco Academy Program

The Cisco Networking Academy Program is a partnership between Cisco Systems and the Baltimore County Public Schools. The Networking Academy curriculum centers on teaching students to design, build, and maintain computer networks. The program prepares students for the 21st Century workplace, while serving as a valuable model for e-learning.

To learn more about this program, please visit Cisco Systems Inc. or download the Cisco Academy brochure below.

Cisco Academy Brochure

BCPS Regional Instructor Training Center
Offices of Career and Technology Education
1946-O Greenspring Drive
Timonium, MD 21093
Phone: 410-887-8927 x274

Regional Main Contact
Ms. Kara Lynch
Email: klynch2@bcps.org

Cisco Networking (CCNA Certification) Academies

The Cisco CCNA network associate certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN. This new curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills. This new curriculum also includes (but is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol, Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet, and access control lists (ACLs).

Sollers Point Technical High
325 Sollers Point Road Baltimore, MD 21222
410.887.7075
Contact - Nancy Null, CCNA, CCAI
Courses: CCNA 1, 2, 3, and 4

Eastern Technical High
1100 Mace Avenue Baltimore, MD 21221
410.887.0190
Contact - Jim Cain, CCNA, CCAI
Courses: CCNA 1, 2, 3, and 4

Cisco Networking (CCENT Certification) Academies

The Cisco CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) certification validates the skills required for entry-level network support positions, the starting point for many successful careers in networking. Candidates should have the knowledge and skill to install, operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch network, including basic network security. CCENT certification is the first step toward achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections.

Dulaney High
255 Padonia Road Timonium, MD 21093
410.887.7633
Contact - Marie Ponzillo, CCNA, CCAI
Courses: CCNA 1 and 2

Cisco Networking (CCENT Certification) and IT Essentials (CompTIA A+ Certification) Academies

Milford Mill Academy
3800 Washington Avenue Baltimore, MD 21244
410.887.0660
Contact - Ben Conry, A+, CCNA, CCAI
Courses: IT Essentials 1 and 2 and CCNA 1 and 2

Western School of Technology
100 Kenwood Ave Baltimore, MD 21228
410.887.0840
Contact - Greg Deveau, CCNA, CCAI
Courses: Panduit Cabling, IT Essentials 1, CCNA 1 and 2

Joppatowne High, Harford County Public Schools
555 Joppa Farm Road Baltimore, MD 21085
410.612.1510
Contact - Barney Bafford, CCNA, CCAI
Courses: CCNA 1-4 and IT Essentials 1

Cisco IT Essentials (CompTIA A+ Certification) Academies

CompTIA A+ certification validates the latest skills needed by today’s computer support professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers. CompTIA A+ confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking. The exams also cover domains such as security, safety and environmental issues and communication and professionalism.

New Town High
4931 New Town Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21117
410.887.1614
Contact - Howard Jackson
Course: IT Essentials 1

Parkville High School
2600 Putty Hill Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21234
410.887.5257
Contact - Lloyd Allen, A+, CCAI
Courses: IT Essentials 1 and 2

Offices of Career and Technology Education
1946 - O Greenspring Dr.
Timonium, MD 21093
410-887-8921 / fax:410-252-6218