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Education

Head Start 2026-27 Registration Open, Events Scheduled

Free pre-K registration for low-income families is open for Fall 2026, with in-person events April 30 in Gaithersburg and May 21 in Silver Spring.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: April 2026”
Apr 30
Education

Early Childhood Virtual Session: Sensory Play Today

Montgomery County Early Childhood Services hosts a virtual Sensory Play session for parents and caregivers on April 28, 2026.

MCFIC· Apr 28, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Today-Join Us for Sensory Play!/ HOY- ¡Acompáñanos en el juego sensorial!”
Apr 28
Education

Governor Moore Announces Grants for Alternative Teacher Certification

New state grants support the ACET program, helping degree-holders and displaced federal workers pursue teaching careers in Maryland.

CFW· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Earth Day!”
Apr 24
Education

MCPS End-of-Year MCAP Assessments Approaching

MCPS reminds families that Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) end-of-year tests are upcoming; consistent attendance is key.

MCPS· Apr 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Earth Day!”
Apr 24
Education

EC Committee Holds Third Review of $3.54B MCPS FY27 Budget

EC Committee meets April 27 for a third review of MCPS's $3.54B FY27 budget request, with the County Executive recommending $3.78B.

MCCouncil· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 27, 2026”
Apr 24
Education

EC Committee Reviews $351.5M Montgomery College FY27 Budget

EC Committee holds second review of Montgomery College's $351.5M FY27 operating budget request on April 27.

MCCouncil· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 27, 2026”
Apr 24
Education

MCCCSS Offers Free Coaching for Child Care Programs

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

DHHS· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Boost Your Classroom Success with CCSS Coaching Support”
Apr 24
Education

MCPS Funding Would Rise 3.8%, $90M Under FY27 Proposal

Council President's FY27 budget plan increases local funding for Montgomery County Public Schools by $90 million over FY26 levels.

Fani-González· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “New budget approach: your questions answered”
Apr 23
Education

IECMH Consultation Application Deadline Extended to April 30

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services extended the IECMH Consultation application deadline to April 30, 2026 for new applicants only.

DHHS· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Great News: IECMH Application Deadline Extended to April 30!”
Apr 23
Education

Virtual Session Prepares Children for New Learning Environments

Early Childhood Services hosts a "Ready Set Grow!" virtual session on preparing children for new learning environments on June 24.

MCFIC· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: The Family Learning Series/ Serie de aprendizaje en familia”
Apr 21
Education

Co-Parenting Virtual Workshop Scheduled for May 27

Early Childhood Services hosts a virtual session on positive co-parenting strategies for children's success on May 27, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

MCFIC· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: The Family Learning Series/ Serie de aprendizaje en familia”
Apr 21
Education

MCFIC Virtual Session on Picky Eaters, May 6

Early Childhood Services holds a virtual family learning session on picky eaters for parents and caregivers on May 6 at 7 p.m.

MCFIC· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: The Family Learning Series/ Serie de aprendizaje en familia”
Apr 21
Education

MCFIC Webinar: Preschool Readiness for Your Child

Early Childhood Services hosts a virtual session on preschool readiness for parents and caregivers on April 22 at 7 p.m.

MCFIC· Apr 21, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: The Family Learning Series/ Serie de aprendizaje en familia”
Apr 21
Education

FY27 EquiCare Subsidy Seats Grant Offers $2M for Infant-Toddler Care

DHHS Early Childhood Services is offering $2.07M in FY27 EquiCare grants to licensed child care providers for infant and toddler seats; closes April 24.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
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 links
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 link
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 link
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 link
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 link
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· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: April 2026 Vol. II”
Apr 15
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