Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Did you know your baby, toddler, or young child may be eligible for special education or other services well before they are ready to enter kindergarten?
The AACPS Birth-5 Programs provide free diagnostic and intervention services for residents of Anne Arundel County. These services are provided to all children who are demonstrating qualifying delays or disabilities for educational services.
Learn more about Child Development and when to be concerned in this Family Academy video.
Infants and Toddlers
Ages 0-3
Parents, family members, guardians, physicians, childcare/preschool providers, or staff members from community agencies may refer a child if they have concerns about a child's development. Find more information about the referral process and development areas at the Infants and Toddlers Program site.
Child Find
Ages 3-5
Child Find was established by the State of Maryland to locate, identify and evaluate children with disabilities. It is available at no cost to families.
Visit the Child Find site for referral information. If you have questions or concerns, call the Birth to Five office at 410-424-3260.
April 8
Kindergarten Registration Begins
April 14-21
Spring Break
Schools & Offices Closed
2025-2026 School Year
Start planning ahead - add the 25-26 dates to your calendar.
Prekindergarten registration begins on May 6
Pathway to PreK Events
For information about school readiness and how to complete a prekindergarten application, attend one of our informational events:
April 1, 4:30-5:30pm- Discoveries: Library at the Mall
April 28, 12:00-1:00pm - Edgewater Library
April 28, 5:30-6:30pm - Marley Middle School
April 30, 11:30am-12:30pm - Severn Library
Redistricting Feedback Deadline: May 15
Wednesday, April 9, 6:30pm at the Parham Building
Tuesday, April 29, 6:00pm at Annapolis Middle School
Leave feedback on the Phase 2 redistricting scenarios and take the survey by May 15.
The Phase 2 Redistricting site includes videos showing you how to use the Boundary Explorer. The instructional video is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Chinese.
April Board of Education Meetings
Meeting: Wednesday, April 2, 12:00pm
Public Workshop: Tuesday, April 22, 6:00pm
Meeting: Wednesday, April 23, 6:30pm
Public Hearing/Workshop sessions in italics are as needed.
For Board of Education meeting calendars, opportunities for comment, and other Board documents visit the Board of Education site.
Teacher Job Fair
March 29
8:00am-12:00pm
Severna Park High School
Register to Attend!
Explore Teaching:
Virtual Workshops
April 12 & May 10
9:00-10:30am
Join Online
We're Hiring for all Positions
Find out more about our Support Staff positions and how you can apply!
The Month of the Young Child celebrates children from birth through eight years old. We recognize the importance of early childhood development and how it shapes a child's future.
What activities can I integrate into life to help my child's development?
Music Monday - Sing and dance with your child
When children sing, dance, and listen to music, they develop their language and early literacy skills while being active and encouraging movement.
Tasty Tuesday - Have your child help pack lunches and make dinner
Cooking together connects math with literacy skills, science, and more. It can also encourage healthy nutrition and fitness habits.
Work Together Wednesday - Build something or work around the house together
When children build together they explore math and science concepts and develop their social and early literacy skills.
Artsy Thursday - Paint, draw, make a collage, use clay
Children develop creativity, social skills and fine motor skills with open-ended art projects where they can make choices, use their imaginations, and create with their hands.
Family Friday - Play games, watch a movie, and read together
Family members are young children's first and most important teachers. Time together builds connections and skills for learning.
The Child Find Referral Process
for ages 2 years, 10 months through 5 years
Do you have questions or concerns about the development of your child age 2 years, 10 months to 5 years? Parents/guardians can complete a referral for an evaluation to determine if their child is eligible for free early intervention services. Learn about the process and how to complete a referral. Visit Birth to Five Services at www.aacps.org/birthtofive for more information.
Find more videos on Family Academy: Academics & Programs, Wellbeing & Growth, and Navigating AACPS
Open to All Families: 2nd Annual Multicultural Festival
Thursday, April 3, 2025
6:00-8:30pm
Severn River Middle School
241 Peninsula Farm Rd, Arnold
Malikat Al Dabke Performance
Experience the vibrant rhythms of dabke, the Arab-American and traditional dance.
Kindergarten Readiness
With Kindergarten Registration starting on April 7, find all the programs and resources available at the library to help prepare for Kindergarten.
Kindergarten readiness, early literacy and community engagement have long been priorities at AACPL and they continue to expand their offerings!
Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with hikes, demonstrations, a sustainability fair, and Classy Clutter Yard Sale.
Saturday, April 26
10am-2pm
Quiet Waters Park
While you're there...
Composting Demonstrations
Learn how to make your own compost using yard waste and kitchen scraps. AA County residents receive a free compost bin.
10:00am
Register for summer activities for all ages!
Tree Birthday Party
Celebrate Historic London Town's oldest tree on site, which has witnessed all 250+ years of United States history. Enjoy garden and tree themed crafts, scavenger hunt, games, and more!
April 26 & 27
10am-3pm
historiclondontown.org
School-Based Health Centers have been shown to improve access to health care, student attendance and school performance. There are 89 School-Based Health Centers in Maryland, but NONE in Anne Arundel County.
Take a short, anonymous survey and tell us if you’d like a School-Based Health Center at your child’s school.
March Volunteer of the Month
Jeremy Carr & Hunter Roberts, Belle Grove Elementary
For Coaching, Mentoring, and Building a Community through Basketball
Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are an important part of the AACPS school community. By offering your time and talent, you enrich the education of our students, support our staff, and serve families in our community.
Virtual Volunteer Portal
Record the hours you volunteer outside of school!
Your accurate data not only helps us thank you, it also serves as an in-kind contribution when the school system applies for grants.
Ask at your school's office if you don't have a login.
The federal McKinney-Vento Act ensures all children who live in any of the following situations have a right to enroll in school and receive transportation by request.
in a shelter
in a motel or campground due to lack of adequate accommodation
in a car, park, abandoned building, or bus or train station
doubled up with other people due to loss of housing or economic hardship
If you believe your children may be eligible, or know a child who is, contact your local school and ask to speak to the Pupil Personnel Worker.
All school phone numbers and additional information can be found on the Homeless Students section of the AACPS website.
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