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S. Dallas Dance, Ph.D.
Superintendent

Parent Resource Directory

BCPS provides many services to our community. So many, in fact, that finding the right person or office to address a specific need can sometimes be a challenge. This resource directory is designed to direct you to the assistance you need as quickly as possible!

Getting Started (for enrollment-related questions)
Boundary Information	410-887-4215	Web-based Boundary Search By Address
Directory of Schools		Directory of Information for Individual Schools
Early Childhood Education/Prekindergarten/Kindergarten	410-887-4313	Age of Entry and other Resources for Parents
Enrollment Assistance
ESOL Intake Center	410-887-6752	General Information and Enrollment Procedures
Homeless Liaison	410-887-6485	Resources for Homeless Students
Magnet Programs	410-887-4127	Program Information and Applications
Pupil Personnel Services	410-887-0404	Services Provided by Pupil Personnel Services
Residency Liaison	410-887-6403	Responsibilities of the Residency Liaison
Special Permission Transfer	410-887-6403	Please read the Guidelines for Special Permission Transfer and contact the school to which you are interested in transferring.
Free and Reduced Price Meal Program	410-887-7860	Program Information
Special Needs
Early Identification of Developmental Delays/Infants and Toddlers Program	410-887-2169	Program Information
Child Find (for children with disabilities)	410-887-3017	Services Overview

Day to Day
Breakfast & Lunch
General Information	410-887-7855	Food and Nutrition Services
Menus		Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Price List		2012-2013 Price List
Health Services	410-887-6368	Frequently Used Health Forms and Other Information
Parentmobile by Parent Support Services	410-887-6395	Calendar, Request Form and Other Information
Resource Centers for Families and Schools		About our Resource Centers
Campfield	410-887-1269	Additional Contact Information, Hours and Directions
Middlesex	410-887-0321	Additional Contact Information, Hours and Directions
School Closings/Delayed Openings	410-887-5555 (recorded message)	Status Announcement Delivery Methods
School Counseling Services	410-887-0291	Transcript and Diploma Requests and Academic Record Verification
Student Service-Learning	410-887-4329	Directory, Best Practices and Guidelines
Special Education Resource Center	410-887-5443	Special Education Resources

Academic Programs
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)	410-887-3971	Program Web Site
Alternative Education Programs (including GED classes, dropout prevention, summer school, home schooling, and evening and Saturday high school)	410-887-2270	Programs and Services
Career and Technology Education	410-887-8921	Programs and Services
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)	410-887-6756	Programs and Services
Gifted and Talented Education	410-887-4330	Reports and Information
Magnet Programs	410-887-4127	Program Information and Applications
Special Education	410-887-3660	Programs and Services
Student-service Learning	410-887-4329	Directory, Best Practices and Guidelines
Title I	410-887-3487	Program Information

Academic Subject Areas
Business Education	410-887-8924	Academy Information
Dance Education	410-887-4014	Programs and Curriculum
English/Language Arts	410-887-4039	Additional Contact Inforamtion
Family Studies	410-887-8922	Course Overviews and Completer Programs
Health Education	410-887-4014	Learning Goals and Curriculum Information
Magnet	410-887-4127	Program Information and Applications
Mathematics	410-887-3486	Course Sequences and Resources
Music	410-887-4024	News and Calendar
Physical Education	410-887-4014	Forms and Course of Study
Science	410-887-4251	Program Description and STEM Fairs
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)	410-887-4671	STEM Initiatives
Social Studies, Elementary	410-887-2172	Resources for Students and Parents
Social Studies, Secondary	410-887-4017	Course Information and Curriculum Resources
Visual Arts	410-887-4030	Program of Study, Events and Exhibits
World Languages	410-887-6756	Program Information and Related Services

Problem Resolution
If you are having an issue at a school, please contact the school first and speak to administrators there. If the issue is still unresolved, please call a zone office or the ombudsman.
Zone Offices
Elementary School Zone 1 (Arbutus – Glyndon)	410-887-3172
Elementary School Zone 2 (Grange – Pot Spring)	410-887-8768
Elementary School Zone 3 (Powhatan – Woodmoor)	410-887-4316
Middle School Zone	410-887-8760
High School Zone	410-887-8767
Ombudsman	410-887-4138
Special Permission Transfer	410-887-6403
Please read the Guidelines for Special Permission Transfer and contact the school to which you are interested in transferring.

Main phone numbers
General Information	410-887-4554
Anonymous Fraud Tip Line	1-866-881-2932
Board of Education	410-887-4126	Meeting Schedule, Agendas and Exhibits
Communications	410-887-5908	News Center
BCPS-TV, The Education Channel	410-887-4292	Programs and Schedule
School Closings/Delayed Openings	410-887-5555 (recorded message)	Status Announcement Delivery Methods
Superintendent	410-887-4281	About the Superintendent
Transcripts	410-887-6360	Transcript Request Form
Transportation	410-887-4321	Mission