🎓 The 8th annual #TeamBCPS HBCU College Fair is set for Wednesday, Oct. 30! BCPS seniors can register now at app.strivescan.com/registration. Students should see their counselors to receive permission slips. Bus transportation will be provided. News Release ➡ cdnsm5-ss3.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Serv…

October 24 is Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day! Years 0-6 are crucial for developing soft skills, building resilience, and learning the foundations. Let’s celebrate these amazing educators! 👏🎉 #ECEAppreciation #ChildCareCounts #EarlyYearsMatter

Proud of our BCPS Judy Center team! They’re making a difference across 4 elementary communities—Bedford, Featherbed, Hawthorne, and Sandalwood—bringing vital resources and support to young learners and their families. Baltimore County Public Schools JudyCenter@Hawthorne

Celebrate the impact of Head Start programs during Head Start Awareness Month! Head Start supports children from before birth to age 5 and their families, offering education, health, and family well-being services. Locate your local Head Start Center at md-hsa.org/locate-a-head-….

In FY23, Judy Centers served 14,328 families and 16,288 children within their specific school districts, providing 36,966 referrals to community partners and agencies. Pillar 1 of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is expanding programming to provide and coordinate access to

Paraeducators are diving into professional learning on Comfort vs. Control in PreK classrooms! 🌟 This session equips them with strategies to create nurturing, supportive spaces where young learners feel safe, empowered, and ready to explore.

This morning, PK4 teachers participated in a powerful professional learning session on Authentic Assessment! 📚✨ They’re now equipped with new strategies to observe and support each child’s unique learning journey.

CALENDAR REMINDER: Schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 5, for Election Day. Learn more at bcps.org/calendars

I am SO proud of Featherbed Lane Elem for achieving Maryland Accreditation for Prekindergarten. The collaboration and hard work of our PreK team continues to demonstrate their commitment to serving students Featherbed Lane Elem 🌟James Marthe Letina Hall