Northeast Consortium (NEC)

Northeast Consortium Highlights

Appeal Information

• An appeal process is in place for those who may have a unique and verifiable hardship or unforeseen circumstances that could warrant overriding the school assignment process.  The appeal process opens in March of each school year and closes in mid-April.   The 2025 deadline for appeals was April 11, 2025.
• A submission past the deadline requires a reason to waive the deadline. Reasons for waiving the deadline could include new, verifiable information that was not available at the time of the deadline or a significant occurrence or issue that impacted the submission of the appeal. 
• To appeal, you must submit a letter explaining the reason for the request to the director of DCCAPS.  Please include your student's name, MCPS ID number, parent/guardian signature, and phone number.  This can be submitted electronically to DCCAPS@mcpsmd.org or sent via US Mail.  

Appeal FAQ's  

Optional Appeal Form  

Please email DCCAPS@mcpsmd.org or call 240-740-7800 if you have questions.  Please allow up to 3 business days for a response. 

Enroll in the NEC

Do you live within the NEC boundaries? Need to enroll your child in high school?

1. Visit the MCPS enrollment page to learn more about the required documents needed for enrollment
2. Contact DCCAPS by email DCCAPS@mcpsmd.org  or call 240-740-7800 to make an appointment to complete your enrollment.

Information for students attending private school or are home schooled

 Private and home schooled families who live in the NEC attendance area  should contact DCCAPS at 240-740-7800 or DCCAPS@mcpsmd.org to access the Choice Form 

Questions?

For additional information about the Choice process and/or the NEC, contact your child's school counselor, or call Division of Consortia Choice and Application Program Services(DCCAPS) office at 240-740-7800 or email DCCAPS@mcpsmd.org.  

Last Update: 7/23/25