This 1967 Annual State Summary Report of Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I Projects describes Maryland's objectives for educating disadvantaged children. Projects were aimed at improving reading and language arts skills, test performance, verbal and nonverbal communication and strengthening the student's concept of himself and his ability to learn. Medical and nutritional services were also part of the programs. Methods of instruction used, along with descriptions of staff development and utilization, and programs for handicapped children are included. Tabular and standardized achievement test data are appended. (KG)