Needs Assessment Pinpoints Challenges, Sets Priorities for Maryland’s Early Childhood System
The Needs Assessment process, implemented throughout the spring of this year, involved several activities designed to maximize stakeholder input, including 18 town hall meetings across the State; 17 regional focus groups; and surveys.
The Needs Assessment findings have been compiled into two reports. The reports, as well as executive summaries, are available here.
 Professional Training for Child Care Providers
Register to attend Managing Behaviors That Challenge Us on Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at Harford Community College. You will learn how to identify, understand and manage challenging behaviors while earning 7 CEUs and 1 PAU. See the flier here.
 Want to Increase the Quality of Your Child Care Program?
Contact a Maryland EXCELS Quality Assurance Specialist listed here and sign up for free training opportunities shown on this calendar.
Interested in Maryland Accreditation?
Visit the NEW Maryland Accreditation web pages at MarylandEXCELS.org/Maryland-Accreditation.
Calling All Teachers/Providers: Invite Parents to your School or Program on Tuesday, Nov. 19 for the 98th Annual American Education Week celebration. Find resources to help plan your “Parents Day” event. Download here: http://ow.ly/UTkC30pQ5uy
The FREE November training will run November 1 at 9:00am through November 22 at 9:00am.
Registration for the December course will be November 22-29.
More info
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The Maryland State Department of Education’s (MSDE) Division of Early Childhood wants every child to have a safe and happy Halloween.
Help parents and families to take the stress out of fun! Download these five safety tips to promote a safe and enjoyable Halloween for all families here.
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CDA® Renewal Amnesty Program
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, the Council for Professional Recognition will be celebrating 45 years of the CDA®! To celebrate, the Council will offer a limited-time CDA® Renewal Amnesty Program. This program will allow anyone with a CDA® credential expiration date as far back as January 1, 2010, an opportunity to complete the renewal process and make their credential active again.
Learn more here.
The CDA Council Store has moved to yourcouncil.org.
To purchase materials and merchandise, please create or use your existing YourCouncil account. You’ll find everything you need including, exclusive access to Council materials and branded merchandise.
Coming soon - A brand new line of Council merchandise, including mugs, padfolios and polo shirts.
 Click the flyer for more info.
The Maryland State Department of Education’s (MSDE) Division of Early Childhood has partnered with WIDA Early Years to offer a series of professional learning opportunities and resources designed for early care and education practitioners, coaches and leaders throughout the state.
Check out the training modules here.
You have an exceptional opportunity to help military families and grow your child care business.
The Department of Defense (DoD) has increased access to quality child care options for eligible military familes through its fee assistance program Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN). On October 1, 2019, the DoD launched a pilot program known as MCCYN-PLUS. This pilot includes programs that participate in Maryland EXCELS and meet the eligibility requirements for MCCYN.
For expert assistance regarding participation in MCCYN-PLUS, email Child Care Aware at QRISMCCYNPLUS@ usa.childcareaware.org.
Thinking about participating in the Maryland STEM Festival?
Remember: even young children can learn the basic concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math. Teachers/providers can print/email/share with parents/families these simple tips to introduce young children to STEM. Download here: http://ow.ly/mx0n30pJg2w
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November 5, 2019
The Maryland Early Childhood Leadership Program (MECLP) is delighted to present its 15 member Inaugural Cohort of outstanding Maryland early childhood professionals who are enrolled in its Leading for Change in Early Childhood Education course offered through The Sherman Center and the Division of Professional Studies at UMBC.
- Jennifer Arnaiz
- Erin Bonzon
- Dawn Cockran
- Leslie Frei
- Stephanie Geddie
- Cheri Helmstetter
- Candise Hill
- Laura Hutton
- Tiffany Jones
- Tomeaka Jupiter
- Christine Lopez
- Carolina Reyes
- Naina Schneiderman
- Rebecca (Becky) Vivrette
- Rudi Zelman
Read more about the program and participants here.
Montgomery College, through a generous grant from the PNC Foundation, is offering students the opportunity to complete the 32-hour CDA Professional Portfolio Development class, receive instructional materials, two 2-hour visits to the student's family care, and payment of the $425 CDA application fee, all for the cost of $75.
Learn more here.
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Free tips by text to help give your child a bright beginning
Bright by Text provides quality information and trusted resources to parents and caregivers of children prenatal to five. Available in English and Spanish; the messages are comprised of research-based content from Bright by Three and partners such as PBS, Vroom, and Sesame Street.
Special Needs Training
Final 2019 State ECAC Meeting
Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Montgomery College
Check out the live stream on our Facebook page.
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