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    <strong>Are you, or do you know someone who is a part of the Early Childhood</strong> <strong>community and ready to drive meaningful change in Maryland?</strong>The <strong>Maryland Early Childhood Leadership Program (MECLP)</strong> is officially seeking applicants for its next transformative cohort.</h5>
    
    <p>The MECLP Experience</p>
    <p>Strengthen your leadership skills and commitment to equity through this yearlong, graduate-level hybrid course designed for ECE change-makers. Join a statewide network of leaders and receive personalized coaching to drive meaningful change for Maryland's children and families.</p>
    <p><strong>Important Dates</strong></p>
    <p>Don't miss the chance to learn more or submit your application:</p>
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    <strong>Virtual Info Session 1:</strong> May 8 @ 10:00 AM </li>
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    <strong>Virtual Info Session 2:</strong> May 27 @ 7:00 PM </li>
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    <strong>Application Deadline:</strong> June 24, 2026</li>
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    <p><strong>Ready to Lead?</strong></p>
    <p><strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfB8hHvBNEzXZhET17K2pAU3R2PGOsDl0ko96EqehlHHmhVmA/viewform?usp=send_form" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Apply Today Here</a> </strong>For session links, email <strong><a href="mailto:marloeli@umbc.edu">marloeli@umbc.edu</a></strong> or visit <strong><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=http://www.umbc.meclp.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">umbc.meclp.edu</a></strong> for more details.</p>
    <p>Please find the flyer attached for more details!!</p>
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