East County Education Center
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Program Offerings | Classes | Events | Facilities | Maps & Directions | Videos
The East County Education Center (ECEC) will bring the College’s unique services and academic programs to the residents of the East County to expand access in this region and to serve as an anchor institution in the community.
ECEC Program Offerings
KEY: C= Credit, NC= Noncredit, ICP=Industry Certification Preparation
- Allied Health/Health Sciences (NC, ICP)
- Career Starter Series (NC, some ICP)
- Criminal Justice (C)
- Customized Contract Training for Local Business/Government/Nonprofits (NC, ICP)
- Cybersecurity/IT (C, NC, ICP)
- Early Childhood Education (C, NC, ICP)
- ESOL/ESL (C, NC)
- General Education Distribution Courses (top 20 courses except lab sciences) (C)
- Hospitality Management (C, NC, ICP)
- Industry Certification Preparation Courses (C, NC, ICP)
- Lifelong Learning (NC)
- Maryland Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (NC, ICP)
- Small Business/Entrepreneurship (C, NC, ICP)
- Workforce Development and Continuing Education Offerings (NC, ICP)
Classes
The East County Education Center offers classes in a variety of disciplines.
You can search for classes online and filter to East County Education Center classes by selecting the “East County Education Center” location box.
- Credit classes: how to apply and register
- Noncredit classes: how to register
- Student dates and deadlines
Events
Health Insurance Enrollment Event
Wednesday, December 11, 3 p.m., Room 143
More information: 240-567-5000 or ecec@montgomerycollege.edunew window.
ESL In-person or Online Placement Test and Info Session
Thursday, December 12, 3 p.m., Room 143
Learn about English language classes, meet program staff, and ask questions. Questions:
ecec@montgomerycollege.edunew window.
GED® In-person Info Session, Q & A, and Testing Event
Friday, December 13, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Room 111
Discover all about our prep classes, the timeline to get test ready, and how to enroll.
Most of our classes are free except for the advanced level which has a cost of $50-$65.
- Be a Maryland resident.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Take the CASAS Math and English placement tests.
- Students with FI or J1 visa cannot take classes with this program.
- For safety and security reasons, please do not bring children to registration or class.
Email: GED@montgomerycollege.edunew window or call: 240-567-5188 or 240-567-8950.
For disability related accommodations, please email the Disability Support Services (DSS) office: natalie.martinez@montgomerycollege.edunew window at least two weeks before the event.
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The East County Education Center is a 55,000 square foot, single-story building that consists of:
- 11 classrooms for numerous programs
- 10 labs (6 allied health labs, 3 computer labs, and 1 career training education lab)
- Raptor Central (a one-stop shop for admissions, enrollment, and visitor services)
- Community Engagement Center
- Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center
- Learning Center
- Library
- Event spaces
- WorkSource Montgomery
- Lounges
- Student Wellness Center
- Study rooms
Maps & Directions
The ECEC is located at 2221 Broadbirch Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904. View map and directionsnew window,
The center is easily accessible by driving or taking public transportation.
By Car
The building is located south of MD-29 and east of Tech Road.
- Directions from the north – from US-29 south bound turn left onto Tech Road, then turn left on Broadbirch Drive.
- Directions from the south – from US-29 north bound turn right onto Tech Road, then turn left on Broadbirch Drive.
The center offers convenient onsite parking. A valid Montgomery College parking permit is required. Visitor permits can be obtained from Raptor Central or from the Office of Safety and Security.
By Bus
- The Ride On bus (Route 27new window) stops directly in front of the building.
- The Metro Bus (Route Z6new window) stops directly in front of the building.
- The Ride On bus (Route 10new window) stops 0.2 miles west of the building.
- The Flash bus (Orange or Blue linenew window) stops 0.4 miles from the building at Tech Road and MD-29.
As a Montgomery College student, you can take Ride On and Flash buses free of charge seven days a week by showing your Montgomery College ID with the current semester sticker.
By Metro
The Glenmont and Silver Spring Metro Stations are closest to the center. Transfer to a bus after you arrive at the station.
Videos
Hear what students are saying about the East County Education Center.