MSCCA

2026 Hybrid

Leadership Symposium

Elevating Early Childhood Through Advocacy

Thursday,

October 15, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton

Columbia, Maryland

Attend in person

or virtually

6 hours of

MSDE-approved

training

REGISTRATION EXTENDED THROUGH OCTOBER 8!

A day focused on the issues shaping your work


Join Maryland's child care owners, directors, administrators and early childhood leaders for learning, advocacy and connection.

Hear directly from Maryland leaders

MSDE Leadership Keynote


Updates and new initiatives from Maryland State Department of Education leadership, including Sarah Neville Morgan.

Advocacy, Legislative and Leadership Keynote


Explore workforce priorities and business and economic growth in child care.

Explore the breakout Sessions

AI and ChatGPT: What It CAN Do for You

Discover ways these tools can support your work in early childhood.

The Early Childhood Workforce: The 4 C's

Career Lattice, CLASS, Credentialing and Compensation.

Make a Circle

Documentary screening and panel discussion about the early childhood profession.

Make time for connection


Connect with fellow leaders, visit exhibitors, and hear about the Passion for Excellence Grant opening.

Join us October 15

In person in Columbia or virtually


There's still time- register by October 8.

Maryland State Child Care Association