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!

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

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.

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.

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

In person in Columbia or virtually

There's still time- register by October 8.

Maryland State Child Care Association