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All sessions are 6:00-7:00PM
Register at the beginning of each month on our website.
2022 Dates
November 17 - Licensing
2023 Dates
January 26 - Scholarship
February 23 - Workforce Advancement
March 23 - General DEC
April 27 - Licensing
May 25 - Scholarship
June 29 - Workforce Advancement
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Licensing Inspection Survey
There is now a Licensing Inspection Survey that is being emailed to you after each inspection for you to provide feedback regarding the customer service during your inspection. Be sure to check your Spam folder if you do not receive your inspection report and/or the survey link. You may also scan the QR code with your phone.
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MSDE Early Childhood Job Openings
Child Care Licensing Specialist Trainees
Special Education Early Childhood Performance Specialist
Child Care Scholarship Support Supervisors
For more MSDE job openings, visit the MSDE website.
Other jobs in child care
Review Updates to Maryland Accreditation Standards
Attention all Maryland Accreditation participants: Updates have been made to Standards 1.2.3 and 1.2.4 that will go into effect on 1/1/2023. Please review the updated requirements for evidence and documentation in your binder and download the new Staff Qualification Forms. You will find a form for center-based child care and for public schools. Questions? Contact Nicole Johnson
Zero to Three 45 Hour Critical Competencies Training for Infant Toddler Educators
Take advantage of the great low price of $50 and learn about the current knowledge and skills to support our youngest learners in Social Emotional Development, Cognitive Development and Language and Literacy Development. Alternative to the Infant & Toddler 45 Hour Curriculum Course. To inquire about upcoming training, contact one of our approved trainers.
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2022 Holiday Office Closures
Thanksgiving Nov. 24
American Indian Heritage Day Nov. 25
Christmas Day* Dec. 26
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Bonuses Are On the Way!
Maryland EXCELS bonuses are being distributed to all Maryland EXCELS participants who have met one or more of the eligibility requirements. To learn more about eligibility, bonus amounts, and to view FAQS, please visit the Maryland EXCELS website.
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MSDE Announces Child Care Provider and Child Care Employee Bonus Program
This program, established in Chapter 594 of 2021 (HB 1100), requires MSDE to distribute $16 million to child care providers to provide bonuses to those eligible child care providers and members of their respective staff on a first-come, first – serve basis as required by the law. Designed to help uplift and sustain the child care community, the bonuses recognize the contributions of existing child care workers and new hires into the child care field, and also support child care recruitment and hiring.
The $16 million in this program is divided by law into three categories: MSDE will allocate $10 million for $1,000 bonuses for existing employees and $4 million for new hires. The remaining $2 million will be distributed as $500 hiring assistance bonuses to providers to support the cost to recruit and hire, as well as help support the first month’s salary of new employees. All employees eligible to receive these bonuses must either be credentialed or in the process of being credentialed by the Maryland Child Care Credential Program.
Learn more
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Help Promote Social Skills and Address Challenging Behaviors
MSDE and the UMB SSW are recruiting early care and education programs to join a small pilot group launching in January of 2023 to engage in program-wide implementation of the Pyramid Model. For more information on how you can participate, please download the flyer or contact Kate Sweeney.
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New CDA Webinars now available in Spanish!
¡Nuevos seminarios web de CDA ya disponibles en español!
The Council is offering a new, free CDA webinar series available in Spanish. These webinars are for CDA candidates and those who are interested in gaining valuable information regarding the credential.
Learn more
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Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Center Staff and Family Child Care Providers
Through this series, center staff and family child care providers will gain knowledge in the areas of budgets, financial planning, marketing, recruitment and retention. Contact your Maryland Excels Quality Assurance Specialist to ask about free upcoming training!
Supporting Maryland’s Multilingual Learners: WIDA Early Years Essential Actions
This series of 8 separate modules focuses on all language learners and enhances what you are already achieving in your program. COK hours and certificates are issued for each module. Free coaching includes PAU’s. FREE workshops are now available in November, December, and January.
Contact Linda Bratcher
410-688-3949
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NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Becoming a Leader in Early Childhood Education at the Time of Equity
Thursday
DEC 8th - Equity Lens on Early Education
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Maryland Early Childhood Leadership Program fellows moderating sessions with national experts
Registration
Early Childhood Nature Connection PDI
Have you been wanting to incorporate more time outdoors in your program and provide a stimulating environment for your students? Come and join us in exploring nature- based learning in early childhood and gain an appreciation for how nature enhances and stimulates children’s development. Together we will also uncover the importance of adventure play and provide you with tips to safely implement and practice this type of play in your programs.
Learn more
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Developing Equity in Early Childhood Education Training Series
A Developing Equity in Early Childhood Education 4-part training series that supports leaders, administrators, and practitioners to examine and address issues that impact equitable early childhood education is now available. Each 3-hour module builds on previous content.
Learn more and connect with one of the certified state-approved trainers.
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Fully Funded Mariposa Education Training Opportunity!
Baltimore Community Foundation is funding Mariposa Education’s 16 COK course: Promoting Social-Emotional Resilience for early childhood providers! Learn Mariposa’s method for reducing stress and challenging behaviors. Self-paced learning 8 live practice sessions (zoom or in-person) Coaching $100 stipend
Apply for yourself
Apply for your staff
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Outdoor Teacher Retreat:
Welcoming Winter Solstice and Nature Play
December 4, 2022
Bundle up and join ERAFANS at Robinson Nature Center for this 6-clock hour Professional Development Institute! We will explore ways to welcome the Winter Solstice as we gather ‘round a campfire, explore maple sugaring activities, get to know feathered friends, and more.
Register
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2022 Champions of Change Conference
Cultivating Change to Advance Equity for All
Saturday, November 19, 2022 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Turf Valley Conference Center Ellicott City, MD
Register now to take advantage of the early bird full day conference registration discounted price of $75.00. A pre-conference networking reception will be held at Turf Valley on Friday, November 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with a presentation at 6:00 p.m. by Dante King: "Examining Whiteness, White Supremacy, and Anti-Blackness as Illness."
Registration
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The CDA® Renewal Process – Planning, Preparation, Application
As a Maryland early childhood educator, you can have access to funding for your renewal application fees and books through the Maryland grant sponsored by the Council, MSDE and Maryland Family Network.
Learn more
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All individuals 6 months and older are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 Vaccine. For answers to frequently asked questions about the vaccine, visit
http://covidlink.maryland.gov
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