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Frequently Asked Questions

INSTRUCTIONS

If you have any questions about MCPS-TV, please read these FAQs. Simply click on one of the following question links to jump directly to the question and answer that most closely matches yours.

QUESTIONS


THE COMPLETE FAQs

Q: How do I find out about a program?

A: Information about instructional and training programs and information about community related programs can be found on our main MCPS-TV website page. You can also watch channel 34 on Comcast, channel 36 on Verizon, and channel 89 on RCN in Montgomery County, Maryland.  


Q: Where can I get a program guide?

A: A program guide for the most recent day is available on our Schedule page


Q: What channels are you on?

A: We air our programs on Comcast Cable channel 34 from 8:00 a.m. through 12:00 a.m. midnight seven days a week. Our programming also appears on Verizon FiOS channel 36 and RCN channel 89.


Q: Where are your studios located?

A: We are located at the Carver Educational Services Center, 850 Hungerford Drive in Rockville, Maryland on the Lower Level in Room 25.  


Q: What type of programs do you produce?

A: We produce programs which inform, train, and instruct for students, teachers, staff and community.


Q: Who do I call if I have a question about a program?

A: Please email Jacqueline Streets at Jacqueline_Streets@mcpsmd.org.  Please provide the time, date, name of the program, and the channel you viewed it on.  With that information, we will be able to tell you if we plan to re-air the program.  Unfortunately, we are not able to make copies of any program.


Q: If I missed a program that you produced, can I buy the program?

A: We are only able to sell programs which we produce.  Please call us at 240-740-2975 or email Dick Lipsky at Dick_Lipsky@mcpsmd.org for more information.


Q: Can I have an original program idea produced by MCPS-TV?

A: We currently only accept program ideas from MCPS Departments which address a system wide need for information or training.


Q: Can I rent your studios?

A: Yes, if your company is able to pay MCPS to cover all staff and production time.  Please call 240-740-2975 for more information.


Q: If I have a community announcement, can I have it shown on your channels?

A: We only accept announcements which are directly affiliated to MCPS.  Please e-mail your announcements to Dick Lipsky at Dick_Lipsky@mcpsmd.org.