The Maryland Early Childhood Leadership Program (MECLP), housed at UMBC’s The George and Betsy Sherman Center, is building the next generation of bold, effective leaders driving change in early childhood education. Through this innovative workforce initiative, we are developing and empowering diverse leaders who are shaping policies, programs, and practices that ensure all Maryland children—especially those who are disadvantaged or vulnerable—have access to high-quality early learning experiences.
MECLP is helping Maryland set the national standard for cultivating transformative early childhood leadership. Together with our partners, we are:
- Strengthening outcomes for young children, families, and communities.
- Advancing statewide systems change through cross-sector leadership.
- Championing equity and access to high-quality early childhood care and education.
- Building a diverse, connected network of professionals recognized as change agents and leaders in the field.
Join us for our upcoming fall webinar series!
Preparing for the Future: Early Childhood Education at a Juncture
- November 10th @3-4 pm: Impact of Technology on Young Children
Speaker: Lisa Guernsey
Moderator: Asim Yousafzai
- November 17th @3-4 pm: Impact of Federal Early Childhood Policies on Maryland
Speakers: Aaron Loewenberg and Christine Peusch
Moderator: Trina Tilghman-Dix
If you’re ready to lead, advocate, and drive meaningful impact
in early childhood, MECLP is your pathway to make it happen!
Consider becoming a MECLP fellow!
