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Education

WLB Emerging Leaders Track Open to Grades 6–12 Students Feb. 1

Middle and high school students can attend the WLB Emerging Leaders program Feb. 1 for $10 at the door.

Commission for Women· Jan 30, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Special Edition: 2026 WLB Important Information!”
Jan 30
Education

Free Webinar Explains Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program

Early Childhood Services hosts a free virtual session Feb. 24 explaining the Montgomery County Infants & Toddlers Program.

MCFIC· Jan 30, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link Feb '26/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE DE APOYO FAMILIAR”
Jan 30
Education

Free Webinar: Early Language and Literacy Skills for Ages 0–5

Early Childhood Services hosts a free virtual session Feb. 18 on developing early language and literacy in young children.

MCFIC· Jan 30, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link Feb '26/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE DE APOYO FAMILIAR”
Jan 30
Education

Free Webinar: Understanding the My Turn Program for Kids 2.5+

Early Childhood Services hosts a free virtual session Feb. 3 on next steps for children turning 2½ or older.

MCFIC· Jan 30, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link Feb '26/ ENLACE DE APRENDIZAJE DE APOYO FAMILIAR”
Jan 30
Education

Head Start Enrollment Open; Fall 2026 Registration Starts March 2

Spots remain in Pre-K/Head Start for income-eligible four-year-olds; fall 2026 registration opens March 2 at MCPS schools countywide.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 2 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
Education

WLB Student Conference Open to Grades 6–12 for $10

A youth leadership and advocacy conference for grades 6–12 runs alongside the Jan. 31 Women's Legislative Briefing for $10.

Commission for Women· Jan 28, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Special Edition: WLB Online Ticket Sale Ends TODAY!”
Jan 28
Education

DHHS to Launch FY27 EquiCare Childcare Subsidy Grant in February

DHHS to open grants for licensed childcare providers covering quality infant and toddler care for families ineligible for existing public programs.

DHHS· Jan 28, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Open, Four More Coming! - January 28, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Jan 28
Education

EC Committee Reviews $2.14B MCPS Capital Budget for FY27-32

The Education and Culture Committee meets Jan. 30 to review the County Executive's $2.14B MCPS capital budget, $652M below the school board's $2.79B request.

MCCouncil· Jan 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Jan. 28, 29, and 30, 2026”
Jan 27
Education

EC Committee Reviews $445M Montgomery College Capital Budget

The Education and Culture Committee meets Jan. 30 to review the FY27-32 capital budget for Montgomery College, totaling $445.3M as recommended by the County Executive.

MCCouncil· Jan 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Jan. 28, 29, and 30, 2026”
Jan 27
Education

Gilchrist Center In-Person Conversation Classes Canceled Jan. 27

In-person conversation classes at the Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center are canceled Jan. 27 due to hazardous weather; online classes proceed as normal.

Gilchrist Center· Jan 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “In-person Conversation Classes are Canceled today”
Jan 27
Education

Free Tax Seminar for Family Child Care Providers Jan. 31

Montgomery County CCSS hosts a free half-day tax seminar in Silver Spring covering deductions and tax scenarios for family child care businesses.

MCCCSS· Jan 27, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Reminder: FREE Tax Seminar This Saturday, Jan. 31 – MUST Register”
Jan 27
Education

MCPS Closed Tuesday Jan. 27 Due to Winter Storm

Montgomery County Public Schools are closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, due to the ongoing winter storm.

Jawando· Jan 27, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Winter Storm Update”
Jan 27
Education

MCPS Closed Jan. 27; Recreation Programs Canceled

Montgomery County Public Schools will be closed Jan. 27; all scheduled Recreation programs, classes, and activities are also canceled.

PIO· Jan 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Government Will Be Open Tuesday, Jan. 27, with Optional Libera…”
Jan 26
Education

MCPS Closed Monday and Tuesday Due to Storm, Planning Day

Montgomery County Public Schools closed Jan. 26 for a staff planning day and Jan. 27 due to winter weather; before/after-care also closed both days.

mcg-pio· Jan 25, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “ El gobierno del Condado de Montgomery permanecerá cerrado el lunes 26 de enero”
Jan 25
Education

MCPS Activities Canceled Sunday; Schools Closed Monday

MCPS cancels Sunday activities due to snow; schools closed Monday Jan. 26 for previously scheduled grading day.

MCDOT· Jan 24, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County January 2026 Snow Update #1: County Declares Snow Emergency”
Jan 24
Education

MCPS Students Can Apply for MCPSEF Scholarships and Awards

MCPS students pursuing post-secondary education or training are encouraged to apply for MCPSEF scholarships and awards.

CFW· Jan 23, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Call: WLB Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!”
Jan 23
Education

Maryland Grants Support Federal Workers Becoming Teachers

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to help displaced federal employees pursue teaching careers via the ACET program.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Call: WLB Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!”
Jan 23
Education

EC Committee Reviews $499M Montgomery College Capital Budget

The EC Committee reviews Montgomery College's $499M FY27-32 CIP request, including Germantown building renovations and new security systems.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jan 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Jan. 26, 2026”
Jan 23
Education

EC Committee Reviews $2.79B MCPS Capital Budget

The Education and Culture Committee reviews the FY27-32 CIP for MCPS; the Board of Education requests $2.79B vs. the County Executive's $2.14B recommendation.

MCCouncil-LIO· Jan 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Jan. 26, 2026”
Jan 23
Education

CCSS Offers Individualization Tips for Child Care Providers

Montgomery County's Child Care Support Services shares strategies for tailoring classroom learning to each child's needs.

MCCCSS· Jan 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “CCSS Quality Enhancement - Individualization Strategies to Support Each Child’s …”
Jan 23
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