Promoting equity and supporting diversity in early childhood care and learning programs is a central feature of Maryland’s B-5 early learning system, and encompasses all aspects of its functioning—from early childhood workforce recruitment and retention strategies to parent engagement to curriculum and instruction best practices. This critical component of Maryland’s PDG B-5 grant activities, which includes close collaboration with MSDE’s Division of Early Intervention and Special Education Services and Maryland’s Infants and Toddlers Program, is focused on promoting equitable system functions, and care and learning environments that support the wide diversity among the state’s youngest learners and their families. Although Maryland’s commitment to promoting equity and supporting diversity is consistent across all of the state’s PDG B-5 grant activities, a few key initiatives are highlighted below.
- Promoting and Supporting Inclusive Settings for Young Learners
