School Readiness Symposia
School Readiness Symposia is our celebrated biannual forum that brings together early education experts, professionals and community members with a focus on what each can do to improve school readiness for Maryland Children. Each Ready At Five Symposia is designed to respond to and address gaps in readiness among key populations and specific early education content and instructional needs. We feature national and international experts who share leading edge research and next best practices that inspire and motivate our committed early education community.
Hands on workshops and break-out sessions provide opportunities to engage with key experts and network with each. Past Symposia topics included, “Incorporating the Arts into the Early Learning Classroom,” “Providing a Vision for Improving Maryland's Early Care and Education System,” and “Why Early Interventions Work, Particularly for Low-income Children.”
We enable both in-person and virtual attendance opportunities. Early educators receive MSDE Office of Child Care Core Knowledge “clock hours” for attending the Symposia.
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Explore content from our School Readiness Symposia.
April 2024: A Window into Maryland's Early Learning Standards
May 2021: The Benefits of Play and Preparing for Success | Keynote Speaker Roberta Golinkoff, Ph. D
Thu, Nov 14DonationNov 14, 2024, 1:18 PMDonationYour generous gift reflects the passion you have for educating Maryland's youngest learners - we appreciate you and value your contribution!
Tue, Oct 29Ellicott CityOct 29, 2024, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMEllicott City, 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USARegister now for our School Readiness Symposium on October 29th where Keynote Speaker Patricia (Tish) Jennings, M.Ed., Ph.D. from the University of Virginia will share her research based practices on “Mindfulness for Children: Supporting Wellbeing and Learning”!
Tue, Sep 17Z00MSep 17, 2024, 6:30 PM – Oct 08, 2024, 8:00 PMZ00MThis engaging series led by Professor Brigid Cook will introduce the different aspects of early literacy and connect them to everyday practices which will engage young children and get them ready to read.
Multiple DatesThu, Aug 15Virtual ZOOMAug 15, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PMVirtual ZOOMFree virtual professional development for early childhood educators.
Tue, Apr 09Turf Valley ResortApr 09, 2024, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PMTurf Valley Resort, 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USARegistration is now open for our rescheduled and expanded School Readiness Symposium "A Window into Maryland's Early Learning Standards." We hope you will join us on April 9th at the Turf Valley Resort for this look into the Early Learning Standards.
Wed, Jan 17Maritime Conference CenterJan 17, 2024, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PMMaritime Conference Center, 692 Maritime Blvd, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090, USAIn an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult decision to reschedule this Symposium. Given that our presenters were flying in from various locations across the country and participants attending from across the State, we had to take in a number of factors to arrive at this decision.
Tue, Jul 25Virtual Professional Development SeriesJul 25, 2023, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PMVirtual Professional Development SeriesCombat the Summer Slide!- Tue, Jul 25Love of Learning with Language & LiteracyJul 25, 2023, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PMLove of Learning with Language & LiteracyFree professional development opportunities for early childhood educators.
Multiple DatesTue, Jul 11Virtual Professional Development SeriesJul 11, 2023, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PMVirtual Professional Development SeriesCombat the Summer Slide!
Tue, May 23Ellicott CityMay 23, 2023, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMEllicott City, 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USAJoin us for our School Readiness Symposium with Jen Alexander, M.A, NCC, SB-RPT Trauma-Informed Educator, Author, Trainer and Consultant!
Mon, Dec 12Turf Valley ResortDec 12, 2022, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMTurf Valley Resort, 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USASonia Q. Cabell, PhD, will deliver the keynote address followed by four workshop choices, a buffet lunch and a featured presentation will round out the symposium. With support from Brookes, Kaplan Early Learning Company and PNC Grow Up Great.
Sat, Mar 05BOOKS IN REHEARSAL with Jennifer RidgwayMar 05, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMBOOKS IN REHEARSAL with Jennifer RidgwayIn Partnership With The Maryland State Department Of Education’s Division Of Early Childhood And Ready At Five, Arts For Learning Maryland Will Host A Series Of SIX FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS For Educators And Caregivers With Wolf Trap-Trained Artists.
Wed, Dec 15VirtualDec 15, 2021, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM ESTVirtual3rd Virtual SRS Wednesday, December 15, 2021 featuring Dana Winters, Ph.D., the Rita McGinley Executive Director of the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media at Saint Vincent College.
Wed, Dec 15Ellicott CityDec 15, 2021, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PMEllicott City, 2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042, USASocial Emotional Wellbeing Of Maryland's Young Learners