Our Shared Purpose
Stronger Education. Greater Opportunity. A Thriving Carroll County.
Discover how connected learning, a strong educator workforce, and shared resources help make Carroll County a place to learn, work, and live.
Working Together for Carroll County’s Future
The Carroll County Education Collaborative brings together Carroll County Public Schools, Carroll Community College, and McDaniel College around a shared mission: strengthen education, grow local talent, and support the county’s economic vitality. Through established partnerships in dual enrollment, degree pathways, teacher preparation, and career-focused learning, these institutions connect students and educators with opportunities across every stage of learning. The Collaborative’s vision is a Carroll County where educational excellence helps people build rewarding careers, employers find skilled talent, and families choose to learn, work, and live.
Our Shared Priorities
Three Ways We Build Opportunity
Make Educational Assets Visible
Highlight the schools, programs, partnerships, and pathways that give Carroll County learners more ways to succeed.
Strengthen the Education Workforce
Support aspiring and current educators through preparation, classroom experience, and professional growth.
Attract and Leverage Resources
Bring partners and resources together to expand learning opportunities and strengthen the county’s future.
Connect Learning to Local Opportunity
Show how these priorities work together to help students pursue careers and help the community thrive.
Connected Pathways, Stronger Futures
Dual Enrollment
Carroll County Public Schools students can earn high school and college credit at Carroll Community College, getting an early start on their next step.
Transfer and Scholarships
Transfer Plus creates a clear route from Carroll Community College to McDaniel College, with eligible admitted students guaranteed a minimum $25,000 annual scholarship.
Teacher Preparation
McDaniel teacher candidates gain classroom experience in Carroll County Public Schools, while joint training and professional development help local educators thrive.
Healthcare Career Pipelines
Aligned coursework and nursing pathways connect local students to health careers, while McDaniel’s graduate programs prepare future occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists.
Shared Experiences Bring Carroll County Together
Learning extends beyond the classroom when students from Carroll County Public Schools, Carroll Community College, and McDaniel College connect through shared experiences. At the annual Tournament of Champions, more than 100 McDaniel students partner with more than 100 elementary and middle school students with special needs for a day built around participation and belonging. Academic opportunities such as the Maryland Student Legislature, music ensembles, and accessible public events give students more ways to explore their interests, build friendships across institutions, and contribute to a vibrant Carroll County.
Three Partners, One Shared Commitment
“Together, we expand opportunity and strengthen education so every learner can thrive in Carroll County.”
Carroll County Education Collaborative
Let’s Build Opportunity Together
Phone
Have a question or partnership idea? Email ocm@mcdaniel.edu to connect with the Collaborative.
Address
For inquiries by phone, call McDaniel College at 410-848-7000.