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• MSDE Announces Second Round of Child Care Stabilization Grant Applications
• Free Workshops for Caregivers and Educators

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MSDE Announces Second Round of Child Care Stabilization Grant Applications - Additional $125 Million in Funding Provided by American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 for Eligible Child Care Programs

BALTIMORE, MD (December 28, 2021) – The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced today that it will open the application window for the second and final round of Child Care Stabilization Grants on January 3, 2022. MSDE will distribute more than $125 million in funding, made available through the American Rescue Plan (ARP), to child care programs in Maryland. Along with a simplified application, MSDE is providing a new system of supports during the month of January to assist providers with the application process. The funds will help address the financial burdens and operational challenges faced by child care providers during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Click for full details...

Free Workshops for Caregivers and Educators

Arts for Learning Maryland, formerly Young Audiences of Maryland, will host a series of SIX FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS for educators and caregivers.

These 90-minute workshops will take place on Zoom and support early childhood educators in discovering new arts strategies that support the development of our youngest learners in the classroom.

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We are showcasing our Building a Community of Families class. This class is designed to assist teachers and assistants to become more aware of the diversity within their classes.

Date and Time: Monday, January 17 - 6:30 pm to 8:30pm

Cost is $8 (normally $10)

Class Description: In this 2 hour training, students will explore the role of the parent and and/or family members in their child’s education. Students will be better able to identify the family’s expectations and compare and contrast them with other families. The students will also strategize ways to include families in the classroom, even when they are not physically present.