Maryland State Childcare Association

Conference by the Sea 2021
2021-04-29 - 2021-05-03

Conference by the Sea 2020
2020-09-24 - 2020-09-27
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Town Hall Meeting
2020-09-10 13:00 - 15:30 UTC
MSCCA is here to support you. Join Us for A Virtual Town Hall Meeting. Attorney Michael Naccarato and Attorney Ashley L. Ensor from Gorman & Williams will host a legal Town Hall meeting. Topics to include Families First Coronavirus Response Act, employment/unemployment, furloughs, PPP loans, etc.
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MSCCA Testifying and Asking for Amendments
2020-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
We urge you to contact your legislators to share your concerns. They need to hear from you !!! MSCCA will testify and ask for amendments. We need your voice to make a bigger impact as this will impact your business and children and families use our new app for advocacy and find your legislators email or call ASAP hearing is this Monday Feb 17 at noon. Want to testify? Contact us info@mscca.org. Let them know you have been a major part of supporting working parents, educating birth to 5 and beyond preparing children for kindergarten and LIFE.
Contact your legislators here !

Evening in Annapolis Advocacy Night
2020-01-27

Fall 2019 Professional Development Opportunity - Conscious Discipline
2019-10-25 - 2019-10-26
The Early Childhood Advisory Councils of Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot Counties are THRILLED to announce the Fall 2019 Professional Development Opportunity.
Master Teacher Lety Valero Presents: Conscious Discipline
Attend either day Friday, October 25, 2019 8:30-3:30 Todd Performing Arts Center, Chesapeake College
OR
Saturday, October 26, 2019 8:30-3:30 Cadby Theater, Chesapeake College
.6 CEU/6 COK hours available and lunch provided $20 — contact local Judy Center for Scholarship if needed
Conscious Discipline is an evidence-based, trauma-informed approach which is recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA). Conscious Discipline encompasses these four components, which are scientifically and
practically designed for success:
➢ Conscious Discipline Brain State Model
○ Understanding how internal emotional states dictate our behavior
➢ Seven Powers for Conscious Adults
○ Shift perception to see discipline encounters as opportunities to teach new skills
➢ Creating the School Family
○ Building connections by creating a culture of compassion
➢ Seven Skills of Discipline
○ Problem-Solving with Social-Emotional Learning
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1st Maryland STEM Parade
2019-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Bowie State University, 1400 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, Maryland

Leadership Mini Conference Symposium
2019-10-10 07:30 - 16:30 UTC | Ten Oaks – Ballroom, 5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarksville, MD, 21029, United States

Montgomery College Early Childhood Professionals Annual Statewide Summer Symposium
2019-08-22 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, 51 Mannakee Street – Theater Arts Building, 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD, United States

Conference by the Sea 2019
2019-05-02 - 2019-05-05 | Clarion Hotel and Resort, Ocean City, Maryland
MSCCA’s Conference by the Sea (CBTS) 2019 is the Maryland child care and early learning industry’s forum to collaborate and share best practices. Registrants are eligible to earn two (2) Professional Activity Units and can attend classes offering up to 17 hours of MSDE-approved training. With over 600 attendees expected from across Maryland, CBTS is the must attend event for the early childhood community.
The 2019 conference offers three days of presentations by industry experts, opportunities to interact with vendors in the exhibit area, networking with peers, professional development, two receptions, “In It to Win It” theme fun and more. This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.
Registration Now Open!
https://mscca.org/conferencebythesea2019/
Steve Spangler will be this year’s Keynote Speaker!
https://youtu.be/JN_BDbtj4Vw

Annual Regional Early Childhood Education Summit
2019-02-16 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Montgomery College Cultural Art Center, 7995 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland, 20910
ANNUAL REGIONAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SUMMIT
You are invited to the 2nd Annual Regional Early Childhood Education Summit with an exciting lineup of keynote speakers and sessions!
Montgomery College Early Childhood Programs in partnership with Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Childhood, Maryland State Child Care Association, and many other early childhood education organizations are excited to welcome Council President Nancy Navarro and Apple Inc. as the 2019 keynote speakers!
Over 20 sessions for all educators:
Smithsonian, Wolf Trap, Apple, Maryland State Early Childhood Taskforce, Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), BRIYA, NOVA, Carroll Community College, John Hopkins, Towson University, PG Community College, George Mason University, Author -J.K. Thomas-, CDA Council, NAEYC, and many more.
When
Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where
Montgomery College Cultural Art Center, 7995 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, 20910.
Attendees will receive a 6-hour Core of Knowledge Certificate and Professional Activity Units for attending.
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Registration Deadline
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
We look forward to seeing you at the Summit!

Maryland ChildCare Resource Network - Online Training
2019-02-09 - 2019-12-31
Maryland Child Care Resource Network is proud to offer an online option for child care providers to meet Maryland training requirements. We provide an affordable and effective selection of courses approved by the Office of Child Care.
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