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Education

Maryland Grants Support Alternative Teacher Certification for Professionals

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to fund the ACET program, targeting displaced federal workers and others seeking to teach.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Break the Silence: Domestic and Sexual Violence Affects Us All”
Apr 17
Education

MCPS End-of-Year MCAP Assessments Approaching This Spring

MCPS urges consistent student attendance as Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program tests approach at end of the school year.

CFW· Apr 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Break the Silence: Domestic and Sexual Violence Affects Us All”
Apr 17
Education

MCPS to Receive $90M Local Funding Increase Under FY27 Proposal

Montgomery County Public Schools would get a $90 million boost in local funding over FY26 under the revised budget plan.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A new budget approach: Reducing the tax burden, cutting government spending and …”
Apr 17
Education

Imagination Stage Offers Free Mental Health Theatre Programs for Schools

Imagination Stage partners with Kaiser Permanente to offer free educational theatre programs on children's mental health for grades 2–10.

Stewart· Apr 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan, pedestrian safety …”
Apr 15
Education

'Make a Circle' Documentary Screening at BlackRock April 16

Children's Opportunity Alliance and partners screen 'Make a Circle,' a documentary on early care and education, April 16 at BlackRock Center for the Arts.

Luedtke· Apr 15, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community First: From Soup to Supporting Our Farmers”
Apr 15
Education

MCITP Family Session: Picky Eaters Strategies, May 6

MCITP hosts a free evening session on picky eating in young children, covering causes and at-home strategies for parents.

MCFSN· Apr 15, 2026· 3 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: April 2026 Vol. II”
Apr 15
Education

MCITP Family Session: Preschool Readiness Skills, April 22

MCITP hosts a free virtual session on preschool readiness for families, covering skills, tips, and transition strategies.

MCFSN· Apr 15, 2026· 3 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: April 2026 Vol. II”
Apr 15
Education

Week of the Young Child 'Tasty Tuesday' Marks Healthy Eating Day

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services marks Tasty Tuesday during Week of the Young Child with food-based early learning activities.

MCCCSS· Apr 14, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🥕 Celebrate Tasty Tuesday with ECS — Healthy Habits Start Early!”
Apr 14
Education

ELEVATE Podcast Episode 7 on Infant Mental Health Released

Episode 7 of Montgomery County's ELEVATE Podcast covers infant and early childhood mental health with a licensed clinical counselor.

MCCCSS· Apr 14, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🎙️ Now Live: A Conversation About Building Healthy Minds from Birth”
Apr 14
Education

Council Reviews $2.79B MCPS Capital Budget for FY27-32

Council reviews MCPS FY27-32 CIP on April 14; Board of Education requests $2.79B, $652M more than the County Executive's $2.14B recommendation.

MCCouncil· Apr 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 14 to Conduct Multiple Public Hearings …”
Apr 13
Education

CCSS Marks Music Monday for Week of the Young Child

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services celebrates Music Monday, the opening day of Week of the Young Child, on April 13, 2026.

DHHS· Apr 13, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🎶 Celebrate Music Monday with CCSS — Let the Fun Begin!”
Apr 13
Education

Week of the Young Child Runs April 11–17 in Montgomery County

ECS and NAEYC's Week of the Young Child celebrates early learning with daily themed activities April 11–17, 2026.

MCCCSS· Apr 11, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🎉 Week of the Young Child 2026 Has Begun — Celebrate with ECS!”
Apr 11
Education

Maryland Grants Fund Alternative Teacher Certification for Degree Holders

Governor Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to support the ACET alternative teacher certification program for degree-holding professionals.

CFW· Apr 10, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock--It's Time To Show Us What You've Got! Girl Pow…”
Apr 10
Education

Superintendent's Shuffle 5K to Cut MCPS Student Meal Debt April 11

A 5K and family run/walk at Bohrer Park on April 11 aims to reduce student meal debt in Montgomery County Public Schools.

CFW· Apr 10, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock--It's Time To Show Us What You've Got! Girl Pow…”
Apr 10
Education

DHHS Offers Free Coaching for Child Care Programs

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services offers free coaching to center and family child care programs on classroom management and child development.

DHHS· Apr 10, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Boost Your Classroom Success with CCSS Coaching Support”
Apr 10
Education

Glass Visits Cold Spring Elementary Amid Capital Budget Work

Councilmember Glass toured Cold Spring Elementary School, noting aging facility challenges as the Council works toward approving a capital budget.

Glass· Apr 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: April 9, 2026”
Apr 9
Education

IECMH Consultation Applications Open for Child Care Providers

Child care providers can apply by April 22 for a full year of Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation starting July 2026.

DHHS· Apr 8, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “ Prepare Your Team for a Successful Year with IECMH Support!”
Apr 8
Education

EquiCare Infant-Toddler Child Care Grant Open Through April 24

DHHS is accepting applications for $2.07M in FY27 EquiCare childcare subsidy seat grants through April 24, 2026.

OGM· Apr 7, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Two New Grant Programs Launching Tomorrow – April 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunitie…”
Apr 7
Education

EquiCare Child Care Grant Applications Open Through April 24

Montgomery County's EquiCare Grant is accepting applications through April 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM for child care providers.

MCCCSS· Apr 7, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “The EquiCare Grant Application is Now Open!!”
Apr 7
Education

Head Start/PreK 2026–27 Registration Now Open for MCPS

MCPS Head Start/PreK registration for 2026–27 is open; children must be 3 or 4 by Sept. 1 and meet income requirements.

MCFIC· Apr 7, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link April '26/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Abril”
Apr 7
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