Many Colors, One Canvas:

MD ECE Conference


August 20/21, 2026

Delaplaine Arts Center, Frederick, MD


What if your next professional development experience left you feeling

inspired, energized, and full of ideas you can use immediately?




"Find your voice. Tell your story."

Keynote Address Speaker:

 

Arianna Ross

CEO & Founder of Story Tapestries


"Only when you are willing to hear someone else's story, will your story gain the ears that acknowledge it. There is no challenge that communication cannot solve"

Arianna Ross is an Executive in Communication, Leadership, and Community Improvement. An expert in education, responsibility integration, and storytelling, she is a sought-after writer, keynote speaker, and agent of change as Chief Executive Officer of Story Tapestries.


Arianna and Story Tapestries have reached over 4 million individuals. Leveraging a performance vocabulary, she addresses Mental Health and Learning Concerns in all industries and introduces creative solutions proven to work.


Arianna has reached people where they are at: corporations, early childhood center nonprofits, conferences, colleges, libraries, and schools. She has presented throughout the nation at: National ARTS Integration and STEAM conference, John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Smithsonian National Museums East TN State University, the ARC of Montgomery County, National Association of the Educators of Young Children, and school systems across the nation. We are thrilled that Arianna will be the Keynote speaker at the Many Colors, One Canvas: MD ECE Conference!


You will be inspired by Arianna's Keynote address and leave the Many Colors, One Canvas: MD ECE Conference feeling reinvigorated to teach and reconnect with what made you become an early childhood educator in the first place!


Empower. Educate. Engage.


WANT MORE REASONS TO ATTEND?

(Besides the fun, food, free stuff, friendships , chance to win a $1,000 classroom makeover and more!!!)



  1. Meet your annual training requirement. Yup, 1 and done!
  2. Earn PAUs! This is actually a pretty big deal. MSDE is bringing back the Child Care Credential and you need Professional Activity Units to be eligible. Earning your credential means cash bonuses AND the opportunity to apply for a training voucher up to $400 or conference registration fees (for next year unless you already qualify for a voucher today)!
  3. Directors - we've done the work for you in terms of a turnkey Professional Development Day! Invest in your staff so they will invest in you. Reach out for group pricing options and make this your easiest decision yet.


Spots are limited, so don't miss out - register today to attend.

Choose one of 4 attendance options that best fit your schedule:

All Day Thursday, August 20

All Day Friday, August 21

Mornings Thursday & Friday

Afternoons Thursday & Friday

Thoughtfully planned with busy educators in mind, the Many Colors, One Canvas: MD ECE Conference offers a convenient central location, a streamlined schedule, and a cost-effective way to earn high-quality training hours. It's our way of honoring the meaningful impact you have on Maryland's children.

 
 
 
 
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