The Maryland Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) is comprised of early childhood educators, policy-makers, and community advocates from around 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.
2019 Maryland Commission on Innovation & Excellence in Education Interim Report and Press Release
The 2019 ECAC Meeting Schedule:
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
- Location: Ascend One - Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Conference Center
8930 Stanford Blvd. (Susquehanna Room)
Columbia, Maryland 21045
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
- Location: Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
200 West Baltimore St. (8th Floor Conference Room 6/7)
Baltimore, MD 21201
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
- Location: TBD
(All meeting dates fall on the second Wednesday of the month from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.)
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The ECAC Statute (DOC) and the Approved Bylaws of the ECAC (PDF) provide an overview of the members of the council, appointments and terms, and the duties and procedures for conducting business.
Meeting Minutes and Supporting Documents:
- February 13, 2019: Meeting Minutes
For more information about the State ECAC, please email: collaboration.programimprovement@maryland.gov