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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
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 links
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 link
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· 1 link
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 links
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 link
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 link
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 links
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 link
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 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Boost Your Classroom Success with CCSS Coaching Support”
Apr 10
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