What is Advocacy?
Advocacy is a proactive stance taken by individuals in response to particular issues that concern them. In early childhood education, the purpose of advocacy is to promote ideas and seek a resolution that will affect children and families in positive ways (Kieff 2009).
Why Legislative Updates?
We strive to keep you informed of the latest happenings in Annapolis impacting Early Childhood Education and work to meet with legislators to discuss pending legislation that affects MSCCA members.
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Kirwan Commission
- Observations and Recommendations to the Maryland Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education – Kirwan Commission
- Kirwan Presentation to Committees
- State Aid and Local Share FY 2022-2023
- Proposed Phase In
- Phase in Recommendation
- Local Share vs MOE and Local Appropriations Model
- State Aid Local Share Appropriation Exhibits
- CCR and Non CCR Results
- Kirwan Workgroup Recommendations
- Aid Comparisons Spreadsheet 1
- Aid Comparison Spreadsheet 2
- FY 2018 County Operating Contribution to Public School
- Revised Commission Recommended Categorical Funding Phase In
- Revised Implementation Timeline for Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education Policy Recommendations
- Commission on Innovation and Excellence In Education – Phase In Recommendation
- Kirwan Policy Initiatives
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Legislation
We strive to keep you informed of the latest happenings in Annapolis impacting Early Childhood Education.
The 2018-2019 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Report
The traditional greeting of the Maasai people, one of the most accomplished and fabled tribes of Africa, is “And how are the children?” It acknowledges the high value that the Maasai place on their children’s well-being. They hold that no matter the daily struggles we...
2018 Compass Government Relations Partners Election Recap
Read the full election recap here.
The Next Step: Improving Program Quality and Child Outcomes in Maryland
In January 2018, Maryland’s highly influential Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education highlighted the need for the state to ensure that “all early childhood education programs, irrespective of whether they are provided by public agencies or private...
Governor Larry Hogan Announces Expanded Eligibility for Maryland’s Child Care Subsidy Program
Exciting news from Annapolis! Governor Larry Hogan Announces Expanded Eligibility for Maryland’s Child Care Subsidy Program Twice as Many Working Families Can Now Access Assistance for Child Care Costs ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today announced that...
PRESS RELEASE – SPEAKER BUSCH ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
SPEAKER BUSCH ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS ANNAPOLIS, MD – House Speaker Michael E. Busch today announced committee assignments for six standing committees in the House of Delegates. The committees are balanced to reflect the demographic, geographic, and party...
Suspension and Expulsion Regulations for Pre-K
Suspension and expulsion regulations for Pre-k included in this months Register. Public comments will be accepted until June 11. Issue 10 (05-11-2018)
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