Transforming Schools, Strengthening Communities
For three decades, the Baltimore Curriculum Project (BCP) has worked to reimagine what public education can be in Baltimore. Founded in 1996 to bring research-based teaching into city classrooms, BCP became one of Maryland’s first charter operators in 2005 and today is the city’s largest, proudly operating six neighborhood charter schools.
Together, we serve more than 3,000 children in grades Pre-K–8 across Baltimore. Each school reflects its community while sharing BCP’s commitment to excellent instruction, joyful learning, and strong support for every child.
A Neighborhood Conversion Charter School
A neighborhood conversion charter school is a public school that becomes a charter school but still serves the same local community. That means children who live in the neighborhood are always guaranteed a spot—just like at a traditional public school.
The difference is that the school now has more flexibility and extra support to give students the best possible education. With BCP as the charter operator, these schools benefit from our proven educational model, which includes: Direct Instruction, Restorative Practices, Community School Model, and Educator Support. Together, these elements help students thrive academically, teachers grow professionally, and the school remain a strong, vibrant part of the community.
At BCP, we are committed to Baltimore, powered by purpose, and focused on the future—because every child deserves an excellent education and every community deserves a strong school at its heart.
Our Schools
Committed to Baltimore. Powered By Purpose. Focused on the Future.
BCP At-a-Glance
3,000+
Students in preK-8th grade
6
Neighborhood charter Schools
30
Years serving Baltimore students
Strong teacher retention through training & support
Proven school leaders with record of success
Positive school culture where students thrive
OUR MISSION:
To develop, implement, and advocate for an equitable, sustainable, and replicable education model that improves student outcomes. In so doing, the Baltimore Curriculum Project will help to raise educational standards and opportunities for all youth in Baltimore City schools.
Direct Instruction is a research-based comprehensive school reform model supported by over 40 years of research.
Restorative practices provides a proactive approach for building a school community based on cooperation, mutual understanding, and respect.
Community Schools tap into a network of partnerships to provide services that enhance student’s ability to be successful.
BCP is committed to supporting our teachers, educators, and school staff through academic coaches, our Summer Training Institute, and our Leading Minds Symposium.