Art is for Everyone. Professional Growth Should Be Too.

That's why we're making it easier than ever to attend the Many Colors, One Canvas: MD ECE Conference with a special, limited-time offer for individuals and teams.

Join us August 20 / 21 at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick

Yes, you read that correctly!!! Whether you're registering yourself or bringing your entire team, these discounted rates of $150 per person or $100 per person through our Group Admin program are available for a limited time only so don't miss out!

Spots are filling up but remember you have 4 different attendance options to choose from:

• All day Thursday, August 20
• All day Friday, August 21
• Thursday & Friday morning sessions
• Thursday & Friday afternoon sessions

Your Registration Includes:

✔ 12 Training Hours of professional development aligned with current Maryland priorities

✔ Professional Activity Units (PAUs)

✔ Continental Breakfast, lunch, and snacks and refreshments

✔ Networking with MSDE Representatives

✔ Access to All Conference Sessions with practical strategies you can use immediately

✔ Keynote Speaker Arianna Ross

✔ Guest Trainer Amina Jones Law

✔ Door Prizes and Giveaways

✔ The chance to win a $1000 classroom makeover

One conference. One registration. One shared experience.

Bring your entire team for less than the cost of multiple individual training events!

Instead of sending staff to multiple training sessions throughout the year, Many Colors, One Canvas combines professional development, team-based learning, and practical classroom strategies while helping your staff build a common language and shared approach to supporting children of all abilities and backgrounds.

When directors, teachers, assistants, and support staff learn together, the impact extends far beyond the conference.

Teams can:

• Develop a shared understanding of inclusive practices
• Create consistent approaches across classrooms
• Collaboratively plan changes to classroom environments
• Strengthen communication and teamwork
• Return with practical ideas ready to implement immediately
• This shared experience can immediately benefit children, families, and staff

Have you talked to your Director yet?

Many centers set aside funds each year for staff professional development and training. Ask your director if Many Colors, One Canvas can serve as your annual professional development event.

Your Conference Registration Could Even Be FREE!

If you held an active credential Level 2 or higher as of July 1, 2024, you may qualify for a $315 voucher to cover the full cost of your registration! But don't wait - you must apply for your voucher by June 19 if you want to use it for conference registration.

MSDE is also accepting credential renewal applications in a phased approach until June 30th. Don't miss out on future vouchers and additional benefits such as Staff achievement bonuses up to $1000 and Administrator achievement bonuses up to $1500!

If you are planning a credential renewal or advancement, now is the perfect time to review your eligibility and take advantage of available benefits.

What burning questions do YOU have for MSDE?

This year, you'll have the opportunity to connect directly with representatives from the Maryland State Department of Education, including leadership from the Office of Child Care and Division of Early Childhood who will be in attendance!

We know you have millions of questions and typically they align around these big topics:

Licensing & Compliance

• What are licensing specialists really looking for during visits?
• How should programs prepare for announced vs. unannounced visits?
• What small changes can make a big difference in compliance?

Staffing & Qualifications

• What qualifications are currently required for aides, teachers, and directors?
• What are the expectations for substitute staff and floaters?
• What happens if a staff member's certification expires?

Business & Operational

• How can new providers better navigate the licensing application process?
• What advice does licensing have for programs struggling with staffing shortages?
• How can providers maintain compliance while managing rising operational costs?

Family Child Care Specific

• How do mixed-age requirements work in family child care homes?
• What are the substitute provider rules for family child care?
• What records must family providers maintain onsite?

Health & Safety questions

• What are the newest playground safety expectations?
• What cleaning and sanitizing procedures are the most important during inspections?
• What emergency preparedness items are often missing from programs?

Curriculum & Classroom Environment questions

• How much flexibility do providers have in curriculum selection?
• What are expectations for outdoor learning?
• What classroom setup recommendations support licensing compliance and quality improvement?

These are just a few of the questions we hear from providers - there are millions more!

Attending the conference is your chance to gain insight directly from the people helping shape Maryland's early childhood landscape.

Art is for Everyone and so is this conference -

Register NOW to lock in your discounted rate!

Register today to secure your preferred attendance option, take advantage of discounted pricing, and join Maryland's early childhood community for inspiring learning, creativity, connection, and professional growth.