The State Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) is comprised of early childhood educators, policy makers, and community advocates from across the state. The purpose of the ECAC is to coordinate efforts among early care and education programs, conduct needs assessments concerning early childhood education and development programs, and develop a statewide strategic report regarding early childhood education and care.

All 2024 meetings will be virtual until further notice.

2024 Meeting Dates

1. March 6, 2024 [Agenda] [Presentation] [Early Learning Standards Video] [Recording]
2. May 29, 2024 [Not recorded, focused on CCDF Plan]
3. August 21, 2024 [Agenda] [Presentation] [Questionnaire] [Recordings Part I Part 2] [Early Learning Standards]
4. November 13, 2024 [Registration]

2023 Virtual Meeting Dates and Materials

1. March 1, 2023 [Agenda] [Memo] [Recording]
2. May 3, 2023 [Agenda] [Memo] [Recording] [Survey] [Towson Resource] [MECLP]
3. August 23, 2023 [Registration] [Agenda] [Recording] [Presentation]
4. December 20, 2023 [Agenda] [Memo] [Recording] [Presentation] [2019 Priorities]

2022 Virtual Meeting Dates and Materials

1. February 2, 2022 Agenda l Presentation l Community Engagement 
2. May 4, 2022 Memo l Agenda l Presentation
3. August 24, 2022 Memo l Agenda  l  Recording  l  Judy Center Sites  l  Presentation
4. October 28, 2022 Memo I Agenda I Priorities  I Presentation

2021 Virtual Meeting Dates and Materials

1. November 3, 2021 Agenda I Presentation I Blueprint Pre-K 
2. August 4, 2021 Presentation 
3. May 5, 2021 Presentation
4. February 3, 2021 Presentation

2020 Virtual Meeting Dates

1. Wednesday, May 6, 2020 (10:00am-12:00pm) Agenda l Webinar Recording l Meeting Transcript l Presentation l Readiness Matters
2. Wednesday, June 3, 2020 (10:00am-12:00pm) Agenda l Presentation l Webinar Recording
3. Wednesday, July 1, 2020 (10:00am-12:00pm) Agenda l Presentation l Webinar Recording
4. Wednesday, August 5, 2020 (10:00am-12:00pm) Agenda l Presentation l Webinar Recording
5. Wednesday, November 4, 2020

2020 Meeting Minutes and Supporting Documents:

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 

Meeting Materials

• Preschool Development Grant B-5 Update
• The Roaring 20's: A Look at the FY21 Budget for Early Childhood
• Prenatal-to-Age Three Initiatives Update
• Children Study Their World Curriculum
• MARYLAND EXCELS: The State’s Quality Rating and Improvement System
  for child care and early education.

For more information about the State ECAC, please email: earlychildhood.msde@maryland.gov. 

The ECAC Contact List (PDF) provides names and contact information for each members.