Talbot County celebrates expansion of Judy Center Early Learning Hubs; district cites $1.3 million in annual early learning grants
Summary
Board recognized Judy Center staff from four sites, highlighted MSDE‑funded early learning hubs and the district’s ongoing grant work; presenters said the district receives about $1.3 million annually for early learning across Judy Centers and has four operational sites.
Board members recognized the district’s Judy Center Early Learning Hubs and the staff who operate them, marking the expansion to four sites in Talbot County.
Amy Wollstrom (TCPS supervisor of early learning) and other presenters described the Judy Center model — a family‑centered early learning hub that supports children from birth through age 5 and the caregivers who serve them. The presentation traced the district’s Judy Center history (first site at Easton Elementary in 2002) and named site coordinators and family service coordinators at Easton, Saint Michael’s, Tillman, and White Marsh schools.
Wollstrom said each site operates on annual grants awarded by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and that the district currently has roughly $1,300,000 per year supporting early learning programming across the Judy Centers. Presenters noted the grant application process is rigorous and that MSDE provides oversight and technical guidance.
Board members thanked staff, highlighted program partnerships and community reach, and took a group photo with staff and coordinators.
Next steps: continued grant writing and implementation of MSDE program standards; district staff flagged annual grant renewal work during grant season.
