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Kindergarten Readiness Workshop Planned for June 24

Early Childhood Services offers 'Ready Set Grow! Preparing Your Child for New Learning Environments' virtually June 24, 3:30–4:30 pm.

MCFIC· Apr 7, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link April '26/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Abril”
Apr 7
Education

Co-Parenting Virtual Workshop Scheduled for May 27

Early Childhood Services hosts 'Positive Co-parenting – Working Together for Children's Success' virtually on May 27, 3:30–4:30 pm.

MCFIC· Apr 7, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link April '26/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Abril”
Apr 7
Education

Free Virtual Workshop on Sensory Play Set for April 28

The Early Childhood Services Family Learning Series hosts 'Sensory Play – Squish, Pour, Explore' virtually on April 28, 3:30–5:00 pm.

MCFIC· Apr 7, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link April '26/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Abril”
Apr 7
Education

Council to Vote on $553K IDEA Grant for MCPS Special Education

A $553,497 supplemental appropriation for MCPS would fund special education staffing, nursing support, and assessments under federal IDEA Part B.

MCCouncil· Apr 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 7 to Hold Public Hearings on the FY27 O…”
Apr 6
Education

Maryland Grants Support Teacher Alternative Certification for Degree Holders

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to fund the ACET program, helping degree holders and ex-federal workers become teachers.

Commission for Women· Apr 3, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Extended to April 15!”
Apr 3
Education

County Offers Reimbursement Up to $1,175 for CDA Credential

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services is reimbursing childcare educators up to $1,175 for CDA prep, assessment, and renewal fees.

MCCCSS· Apr 3, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “CCSS Financial Support to Earn Your CDA”
Apr 3
Education

Gilchrist Center English Class Registration Opens April 2

The Gilchrist Center is accepting online applications for English classes starting April 2 at 6 pm, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gilchrist Center· Apr 2, 2026· 1 source
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “English class registration opens at 6 pm today!”
Apr 2
Education

CCSS Spring 2026 Child Care Professional Development Newsletter Out

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services releases spring training and workshop opportunities for early childhood educators, April–June 2026.

DHHS· Apr 2, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “CCSS Professional Development Newsletter: Spring 2026 Opportunities 🌱”
Apr 2
Education

DHHS Opens FY27 EquiCare Subsidy Seats Grant, $2M Available

Licensed child care providers in Montgomery County can apply for FY27 EquiCare grants covering infant/toddler seats; deadline April 24.

DHHS· Apr 1, 2026· 3 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April 1, 2026 Grant Announcements: FY27 EquiCare Grant Application Open / FY27 L…”
Apr 1
Education

Sayles Leads Read Across America Week Visits to High-Need Schools

Councilmember Sayles visited nearly ten Montgomery County schools during Read Across America Week to promote student literacy.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Education

MCPS Criticized for Requesting 150 Diesel Buses

MCPS faces backlash after requesting ~150 new diesel buses, contradicting its commitment to an all-electric school bus fleet as of 2025.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Education

FSN Preschool Readiness Session Set for April 22

MCITP Family Learning Series hosts a virtual session on preparing children for preschool on April 22, 2026, 7–8:30 p.m.

MCFSN· Apr 1, 2026· 3 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: April 2026 Vol. I”
Apr 1
Education

Middle Schools Can Enter 'Paint the Plow' Contest by April 10

MCDOT invites public middle schools to register by April 10 to design and name a snowplow, with cash prizes up to $500.

MCDOT· Mar 31, 2026· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Middle Schools Invited to Participate in the 'Paint the P…”
Mar 31
Education

MCPL Unveils Hindi Book Collection at Germantown Library April 12

Montgomery County Public Libraries celebrates a new 160-title Hindi-language collection at Germantown Library on April 12, 2–3 PM.

DHHS· Mar 31, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “April Caregiver newsletter”
Mar 31
Education

Blake High School Boys Basketball Wins First State Title

Blake High School Boys Basketball Team won the MPSSAA Class 4A Maryland State Championship with a 25–1 record, a first in school history.

Luedtke· Mar 31, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Community and Collaboration”
Mar 31
Education

Head Start Registration Open for Fall 2026

Free pre-K for qualifying low-income families is open now; special registration events in Silver Spring and Gaithersburg this spring.

Community Action Agency· Mar 31, 2026· 3 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: March 2026”
Mar 31
Education

Child Care Providers Can Apply for Year-Long IECMH Consultation

Montgomery County's IECMHC program is accepting new applicants for a full-year mental health consultation placement running July 2026–June 2027.

MCCCSS· Mar 31, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Let’s Build a Thriving Year Together — Apply for IECMH Support!”
Mar 31
Education

MCPS Hosts Virtual Fair on High School Regional Programs

A virtual session held March 11 for parents of 3rd–5th graders outlined proposed high school regional programs and academic pathways.

MCPS-MD· Mar 30, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #282; March 30, 2026”
Mar 30
Education

Two Students Vie for MCPS Student Board Member 2026

Leul Dawit of Northwood High and Reemey Ghermay of Walter Johnson High are candidates for MCPS Student Member of the Board.

MCPS-MD· Mar 30, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “PEG Bytes Newsletter #282; March 30, 2026”
Mar 30
Education

State Grants Support Alternative Teacher Certification for Degree Holders

Governor Moore announced grants for Maryland higher-ed institutions to fund alternative teacher certification, including for displaced federal workers.

Commission for Women· Mar 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Deadline Approaching!”
Mar 27
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