Kick-off Summer with some Memorial Day Activities Read a story about Memorial Day. Explain to the children what the day is for: to honor and remember those who died fighting for our country. Many children know of someone who is currently serving in the military right now. Make Fruit Flags. Cooking... Kick-off Summer!
Maryland Awarded $3.6 Million in Federal Grants to Strengthen School Safety U.S. Department of Education, Department of Justice Funds BALTIMORE (October 3, 2018) – The Maryland State Department of Education has been awarded $3.6 million in federal grants designed to further strengthe... MSDE to Strengthen School Safety
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The International Day of Sign Languages is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users. According to the World Federation of the Deaf, there are more than 70 million deaf people worldwide. More than 80% ... September 23 is the International Day of Sign Languages
At ChildCareEd, our mission is to help early childhood educators grow—and to make sure you have what you need every step of the way. Whether you’re registering for a course, working through lessons, or reflecting afterward, our support services are designed to be reliable, accessible, an... Support Services from ChildCareEd for our Learners
The early years of every children's life are a crucial starting point. Child care professionals build a foundation of learning for infants and toddlers when they are intentional about teaching and planning developmentally appropriate lessons and routines; however, many infant and toddler caregivers ... Building Up Infants and Toddlers
Observation This is a 4-5-year-old preschool classroom during lunchtime. There are 20 children in the class and 3 teachers. The children sit at three tables. Their seats are assigned by the teachers and there is a mix of boys and girls at each table. Children ask their teachers for help opening som... Observations in Childcare
NOTICE: Did you know starting January 2016 Family Child Care providers will be required to take the 6 Hour Medication Administration training. Now, not only Daycare Centers but Family Child Care providers will be educated in administering the medications our children sometimes need on a daily basis.... -Hour Medication Administration Training Required for Family Child Care Providers
CDA Online It’s going to take me how long to earn my Associates Degree?!!!! There has to be a faster and easier way to advance my career!! No worries, there is! The Child Development Associate Credential will take less time (and money) to complete than earning an Associates Degree. Are you l... CDA Online
Need Professional Development? The state of Maryland requires all lead teachers to complete a minimum of 12 clock hours of professional development each year to maintain their teaching credentials. Aides and assistant child care teachers for school-age children are mand... Need Professional Development?