The Workforce Advancement Branch celebrates 55 graduates that participated in the Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund. Through their hard work and dedication, participants have earned one of the following degrees from one of the participating colleges and Universities in Maryland.
Join us as we celebrate our graduate’s commitment to increasing the quality of education for Maryland’s youngest learners.
Graduates
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Proposed DEC Regulations
MSDE regulations are regularly evaluated and updated. The purpose of the review is to determine whether the regulations are necessary for the public interest, continue to be supported by statutory authority and judicial opinion, or are appropriate for amendment or repeal.
Upon visiting the website, please sign up for e-mail notifications, and you will be sent an e-mail when new regulations and updates have been made to the page. Click on the link below for updates regarding regulation amendments for the MSDE, Division of Early Childhood, including :
- Regulation and Regulatory Review
- Emergency Regulations
- Proposed Regulations
- Regulations Impacting Small Businesses
Review the Proposed DEC Regulations
Did you receive an invite to complete the Maryland Child Care Workforce Survey?
The latest survey invitation reminders were sent on Thurs, 09/14 via text or email to a random sample of child care professionals. The email is from Alexis Washington, with the subject line, “Research Study Opportunity: 15-Minute Survey for MSDE Early Educators with Thank You For Your Time”.
The survey will take about 15 minutes, and all survey completers will receive a $25 thank you gift card.
MSDE is working with a research team at the University of Virginia to conduct this survey to better understand the work of MSDE’s early childhood educators.
The deadline to complete the survey is TODAY, 10/3/2023.
Complete your survey today!
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Recently Updated Forms or Documents
Coming Soon! New Technical Assistance Options
Coming January 2024, programs pursuing Maryland Accreditation may request or decline one or both of the following:
- Optional, remote technical assistance (TA) for Program Administration (Section1) and Home and Community Partnership (Section III)
- Optional, onsite technical assistance (TA) for Program Operation (Section II)
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Have Questions?
Attend an Office of Child Care Information Session. Each month a branch will share news and updates. Submit any questions or comments you have during the registration process. Answers will be provided during the Listening Session or emailed to you directly.
All sessions are 6:00-7:00PM
Register at the beginning of each month on our website.
Sept. 28 - Licensing
- Oct. 26 - Scholarship
- Nov. 30 - Workforce Advancement
- Dec. - No Session
Missed a session? Check out previous recordings and presentations.
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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
Special Education Early Childhood Performance Specialist
Director of Early Learning & Instruction
Child Care Licensing Specialist Trainee
Deputy Finance Director of the Division of Early Childhood
MD EXCELS- Quality Assurance Specialist
Judy Center Early Learning Hub Specialist
For more MSDE job openings, visit the MSDE website.
Other jobs in child care
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Get up to $3,000 in The Enhanced Child Care Support and Teacher Retention Award (ECSTRA) Program
Last Chance to Apply for MSDE’s “ECSTRA” Retention Bonus Program! Credentialed child care employees working directly with children for 20+hrs a week may be eligible to receive significant retention bonuses (min $1000, up to $3,000). Funding is limited, and not all applicants will be selected to participate.
Employees must apply directly to participate. Payments are made directly to ECSTRA program participants.
Deadline to apply is TODAY, 10/03/2023.
Learn more and apply
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Get four free at-home COVID-19 tests this fall on COVIDTests.gov
Every U.S. household may place an order to receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to your home.
Order Free At-Home Tests
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Back To Nature School Conference Wonder and Whimsy in the Woods
Are you ready for more wonder and whimsy in your daily lives? We will explore nature-based practices and spark your creativity in our time together! Set up a storytelling culture using free, thrifted, or donated items. You will walk away with a treasure chest of storytelling ideas, songs, and magic.
Learn more
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Host the next generation of child care teachers in your site!
Maryland Early EdCorp is growing the workforce. Help us by hosting apprentices in your Excels Level 4 or 5 program. We fund salaries and provide paid, high-quality coursework while engaging your experienced teachers as mentor coaches. Interested? Connect with earlyedcorp@umd.edu.
Learn more
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2023 Early Care and Education Conference: Kindergarten Readiness Fact or Fiction!
Join us for a day of hands-on education as we reignite the importance of developmentally appropriate play in Kindergarten Readiness. With a variety of expert presenters, we will dig deep into Literacy, STEM, Social Foundations, Art and Family Engagement discovering strategies to prepare our children for Kindergarten.
Register
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Prek & Kindergarten Early Literacy Conference
The Pre-K and Kindergarten Conference is your all-access pass to creating magic in your schools and classrooms. These are not just a professional development conference; but an educational EXPERIENCE!
Learn more
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Promoting Social Emotional Resilience (Fully Funded Course, 16 COK & Stipend)
Fall 2023
The Richman Foundation is funding a new cohort of Mariposa Education’s 16 COK course, Promoting Social-Emotional Resilience, for groups of early childhood providers in Baltimore City, opening in Fall 2023. Learn Mariposa’s method for reducing stress and challenging behaviors.
Apply Now
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MSCCA Leadership Symposium: Child Care Matters
Register now for the Maryland State Child Care Association annual, statewide MSCCA Hybrid Leadership Symposium, Child Care Matters on October 12, 2023! Keynotes include MSDE Leadership, Legislators, Policy Makers. Choose from exciting afternoon breakout sessions. Apply for state training reimbursement!
Register
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New Child Care Provider Portal
Maryland State Department of Education is excited to announce the launch of its new Child Care Provider Portal!
Who is Required to Use the Portal?
Going forward, all scholarships related tasks and supporting document uploads will need to be completed through the Child Care Provider Portal. This means that all providers who participate in the Child Care Scholarship (CCS) program are required to register and use the Provider Portal for all scholarship related tasks, such as, but not limited to, invoicing, attendance, and scholarship enrollment. In addition, providers not participating in the CCS program can register to use the Provider Portal to complete limited actions related to licensing requirements, (i.e., uploading documents).
Be on the lookout for additional communications from the Maryland State Department of Education about the new Child Care Provider Portal.
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Resilience: Taking Care of You
Resilience: Taking Care of you is a full day event designed to enhance the professional development of early childhood educators. November 4th at Frederick Community College. Earn 6hrs approved training and a PAU.
Email for more info
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The Council for Professional Recognition, Maryland State Department of Education and Maryland Family Network have partnered to offer funding to help you earn or renew your Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential. And now, fully funded CDA® training is available for Maryland early childhood educators! Training options are available for CDA
candidates and renewal applicants. Don’t miss out on this exciting professional development opportunity.
Learn more
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Early Childhood Experts Needed
The Maryland Accreditation Validator Request for Quotation (RFQ) has been posted! The purpose of this RFQ is to acquire a pool of expert consultants to conduct accreditation visits, and provide validator comments and ratings to child care and public schools seeking Maryland Accreditation. Apply by submitting a bid. Instructions and documents are available in the online portal.
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October 3, 2023
FREE! Supporting Maryland’s Multilingual Learners Presented by Linda Bratcher
October
25 Essential Actions 10 & 11
November
9 Essential Actions Orientation
16 Essential Actions 1 & 14
Register or email Linda Bratcher
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Fall Professional Development Workshops by Linda Bratcher
October
4 Basic Health & Safety and Breastfeeding Awareness
5 Math by the Book
12 Planning for Parent Conferences
17 Preschool Behavior Management
November
2 Executive Function Skills - the Basics
13 Let’s Celebrate Thanksgiving - More than Pilgrims and Pumpkins
More info
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Ants in Their Pants: Teaching Children Who Must Move to Learn -10/11
Ants in Their Pants is the ultimate workshop to cater to your energetic learners. Learn valuable techniques to support kinesthetic learners and create an inclusive environment. Let's make learning a moving experience!
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Imagine After School Spaces That Work
Looking for quality school-age care that fosters healthy relationships? Join our workshop on creating Imagine After School Spaces That Work! Discover the influence of environment on children's development and explore strategies for cultivating a sense of belonging.
More info
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Pathways to Success: Navigating Maryland’s Early Childhood Workforce System survey is open!
Complete your survey to help JHU better understand how to improve the ECE workforce system: SURVEY
1 PAU and a raffle entry for 1 of 20 $100 gift cards are offered for survey completion.
* This is different from but complements the Maryland Child Care Workforce Survey released in August.
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Give your students the advantage!
Help your students achieve academic excellence AND meet your licensing requirements with XYZ's Childhood Training. Next session! "Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act" Tuesday, October 24th from 6p-9p via Zoom
More info
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Safe Infant Sleep in Early Care and Education from the American Academy of Pediatrics
The content created for this course is tailored to those who care for infants, mainly early educators such as family or center-based childcare providers, Early Head Start program staff, child care health consultants, directors, and health managers.
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MSFCCA 30th Annual Conference: Honoring Our Past and Reinventing Our Future
October 6-7, 2023
Join child care professionals for a weekend filled with quality training and workshops.
Meet the Keynotes:
- The MSDE, Division of Early Childhood Assistant State Superintendent Dr. Shayna Cook
- The Laughter Remedy Dr. Paul Mcghee
Register
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FREE Early Literacy, Math, Social and Emotional Learning and Arts-Based Pre-K/K Instruction
October 28, November 11 and December 2: Saturday Series
This MSDE, Maryland Rebuilds-funded Professional Development Institute for early childhood educators will focus on drama, music, movement, and visual arts strategies for up to 55 Core of Knowledge hours.
Contact
Strengthening Business Practices Training for Center Directors (COK: 12 hours Professionalism)
BCCCRC is excited to announce a training series that is just for directors. Strengthening Business Practices for Centers is a 4-module series. Topics such as fiscal management, marketing, recruiting staff and staff retention. $20.00 for all 4 modules!! The series dates: 10/25; 11/1; 11/8; 11/15.
More information & registration
Baltimore City's Early Intervention Project: Social Emotional Support Referral
The Early Intervention Project is here to support adults in Baltimore City in preventing, identifying, and reducing the impact of social, emotional and behavioral challenges among children birth through 5 years of age. Services include Cozy Area setup, Create an emotional check-in, rules and schedules.
Register
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45-hour Coaching & Mentoring Series (English & Spanish language series)
This virtual training series provides information and strategies to build your coach/mentor skills. This series meets the requirements for the Maryland Credential Administrator Level 4 requirements and awards 45 Core of Knowledge hours in Professionalism. English series begins 2/1/2024 & Spanish on 2/20/24.
Learn more
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Playful Inclusion for All Children
November 11
Join Maryland EXCELS, the Abilities Network Project Act, Harford Community College and Pure Play Every Day, LLC. for this child care conference. Earn 6 COK hours and a PAU for Credentialing. The cost is $55.
Enter course code # 45448 to register.
Register
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