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, February 13, 2019
- Location: Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
200 West Baltimore St. (8th Floor Conference Room 6/7)
Baltimore, MD 21201
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
- Location: TBD
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.)
Spotlight
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.
View Previous Meetings (Supporting Documents):
- March 15, 2018 Supporting Documents (2018 Legislative Session Update, 2018 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) Regional Leadership Symposium, Awareness to Action: Frederick County on ACEs, Behavioral Health at Worcester County Public Schools, Howard County Head Start, Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACES)
March 15, 2018 CCDF (Draft) State Plan and Workgroups:
- Child Care Subsidy
- Family Engagement
- Quality Improvement
- Licensing Standards/Monitoring
- Recruitment/Retaining Quality Workforce
- December 21, 2017 Supporting Documents (Home Visiting Strategic Plan, FY17 ECMHC Brief, KRA Presentation, Small Group Discussion)
- 2015 State Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) Legislative Report
- County Reports
- ECAC Resources
- Council Members
Meeting Minutes:
- March 15, 2018 (Agenda)
- December 21, 2017 (Agenda)
- March 16, 2017
- June 15, 2017
- September 21, 2017 (Agenda)
For more information about the State ECAC, please email: collaboration.programimprovement@maryland.gov