East County Education Center
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Program Offerings | Classes | Events | Facilities | Maps & Directions | Videos | Services & Resources
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
Educational Resource and Job Fair
Friday, March 29, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
English information (PDF, ) | Información en espa?ol (PDF, ) | Informations en fran?ais (PDF, )
Connect with 草莓视频APP’s educational programs and resources, explore job and career opportunities, and network with employers and community partners at the 草莓视频APP East County Education Center (ECEC). Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to advance your career and education—spread the word and be sure to visit.
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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. new window.
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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 草莓视频APP 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 (new window) stops directly in front of the building.
- The Metro Bus (new window) stops directly in front of the building.
- The Ride On bus (new window) stops 0.2 miles west of the building.
- The Flash bus (new window) stops 0.4 miles from the building at Tech Road and MD-29.
As a 草莓视频APP student, you can take Ride On and Flash buses free of charge seven days a week by showing your 草莓视频APP ID with the current semester sticker.
By Metro
The Glenmont and Silver Spring 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.

Resource | Location | Services |
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Assessment Center | ECEC 112 | in-person and online testing services |
Center Director | ECEC 158 | assistance locating other resources |
Counseling & Advising | ECEC 135 | assistance with educational, personal and career goals; course selection; first-year seminar |
Financial Aid | ECEC 135 | works with students to help them find ways to pay for college through grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study programs |
Food Pantry | ECEC 112 | Free snacks, cooking oil, and canned foods for students |
Learning Center | ECEC 112 | provides support services to students in all classes that require reading, writing, speech, American English pronunciation, and world languages |
ECEC 112 | book loans; reserve textbooks; group and individual study spaces, remote learning spaces | |
Meeting rooms | ECEC 133, 136, 137, 138, 143, 146 | meeting spaces where individuals or groups can meet up |
MC Pride & Allies | Online only | LGBTQ+ resources and support |
Parking, Public Safety, and Security | ECEC Front area | resources and information about parking on campus; emergency response; bikeshare; commuter services; MC shuttle; safety escort; MC Alert |
Quiet Room | ECEC 170, 171, 172 | Quiet space for individuals |
Raptor Central | ECEC 135 | admissions, enrollment, visitor services |
Records and Registration | ECEC 135 | registration, information changes, appeals, transcript evaluations, enrollment verifications, involuntary withdrawals, tuition refund appeals |
Vending machines for snacks and beverages | ECEC 103, 120 | snacks and beverages for purchase; fresh, refrigerated options available in CF |
Virtual Tutoring | Online | free online support for MC students when the MC Learning Centers are closed; Brainfuse Free Online Tutoring |
Workforce Development and Continuing Education | ECEC 135 | admissions, enrollment, visitor services |
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