Mission and Vision

Mission

To communicate effectively and provide useful information that supports student success and connects MCPS to its diverse community.

Vision

The MCPS Department of Communications is a national model for effective, innovative, and responsive communication and family and community engagement.

Core Values

Integrity – we require complete honesty and integrity and hold ourselves accountable for everything we do.
Quality – we are committed to excellence as we strive to deliver high-quality products and services.
Agility – we are responsive, flexible and adept at addressing the communications needs of our school system.
Collaboration – we work together and strengthen partnerships to produce excellent results
Innovation – we value creativity and innovation to continuously improve our effectiveness and efficiency.

Major Functions

The Department of Communications is the central communications and information center for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The department develops internal and external communication strategies and multimedia products to inform stakeholders about the school system’s performance, programs, policies, resources, and initiatives. The department includes five units: Public Information; Editorial, Graphics and Publishing Services (EGPS); Family and Community Partnerships (FCP); Instructional Television (ITV); and Web Services (WST). More Information


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