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.
2018 Meeting Dates
March 15, 2018 – Johns Hopkins University/CTE (Columbia Campus) 10:00am - 3:30pm
June 21, 2018 – MSDE
September 20, 2018 –Johns Hopkins University/CTE (Columbia Campus)
December 20, 2018 - MSDE
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.
Important ECAC 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)