Equity, Engagement, and Early Access

The Department of Equity, Engagement, and Early Access has oversight for a variety of federally and state/locally funded programs.  The office supports the following programs, grants, and resources:

• Chesapeake Public Charter School (CPCS)
• Educational Equity Citizens Advisory Council
• Equitable Services for Title I Non-Public Schools
• Equity Assurance Coordination
• Full Day Pre-Kindergarten Program
• Judy Center Early Learning Hubs
• Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA)
• Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM)
• Title I, Part A
  • This is a federally funded program for economically disadvantaged children. We serve five elementary schools in the Lexington Park corridor including: George Washington Carver, Green Holly, Greenview Knolls, Lexington Park, and Park Hall Elementary Schools. Please click on the Title I link to learn more.

2023-2024 Pre-Kindergarten Application

St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) offers full day Pre-Kindergarten 4 to children that reside in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, meet age requirements, and are income eligible.

• A child must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2023.
• A family must verify their annual income is at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.  
• Families that are at 185% FPL will be served first.

2023-2024 Pre-Kindergarten Application Apply Now

For general questions, please contact Department of Equity, Engagement, and Early Access.                   

(301) 475-5511, ext. 32136 or email cmwoodley@smcps.org.