1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

2. (b) “Coordinator of professional learning” means an employee of the Department who:

   1. (1) Is a licensed educator;
   2. (2) Develops and facilitates professional learning opportunities for educators and administrators in the State; and
   3. (3) Assists administrators in implementing evidence-based instructional practices.
3. (c) “Fund” means the Academic Excellence Fund.

4. (d) “Instructional coach” means an employee of a local school system who:

   1. (1) Is a licensed educator;
   2. (2) Provides coaching to teachers and other education professionals to improve instruction; and
   3. (3) Helps educators integrate evidence-based practices into their pedagogy.
5. (e) “Program” means the Academic Excellence Program.
6. (f) “Regional project manager” means an employee of the Department who oversees instructional coaches and coordinators of professional learning in a designated region.

Added by Acts 2025, c. 237, § 2, eff. July 1, 2025.