Schools, Caregiving and Family Planning Resources

Dr. Tamara Bhalla (American Studies) and her daughters

Schools

The Maryland Department of Education’s Maryland School Report Card provides detailed information by county and by individual school. The reports include attendance and dropout rates, test results over the past five years, demographic data, and future plans for graduating seniors.

GreatSchools is a national, independent nonprofit organization and website that provides comprehensive profiles for both public and private schools. Parent-friendly features include teacher stats, parent reviews, student body profiles, standardized test scores, as well as search and compare tools.

Maryland State Department of Education

Baltimore City Public School System

Baltimore County Public School System

Howard County Public School System

Montgomery County Public School System

Washington D.C. Public Schools

Caregiving Resources

UMBC is committed to providing the caregivers in our community with resources to help our faculty, staff and student caregivers find a healthy balance between work and the rest of our lives.

A Caregiver at UMBC is a member of our community who tends to the needs or concerns of someone within their circle of friends and family who needs help; the person needing assistance may be a child, or an adult or older adult with short- or long-term limitations due to illness, injury or disability. Caregivers manage the physical, emotional and practical needs of another person, while also managing their own life, needs, family, and career.

The Provost’s Resources for Caregivers provides useful information for caregivers in our UMBC community.

In addition, HR’s Family page includes links and information on childcare, eldercare and tuition assistance as well as other employee/family personal services.