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Introduction:
The following professional development catalogue is a compilation of more than three hundred professional development opportunities to be offered July 1, 2014 through June
30, 2015, including 144 college and 199 continuing education courses. The opportunities listed in this catalogue are funded through EEC’s Educator and Provider Support (EPS)
grant. This catalogue only includes EPS grant funded coursework and is not a complete catalogue of all professional development opportunities available to early education and
out of school time educators and providers. The opportunities included are projected opportunities for July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 and are subject to change. For the
most current schedule please go to EEC’s Online Professional Development Calendar or visit grantee webpages, listed below.
The intent of this catalogue is to serve as a resource for early education and out of school time educators and providers to help map out and plan in advance professional
development that best meets individual needs and interests. Please note that this catalogue is not a means for course registration. For support in determining what
opportunities are best for you and assistance planning your own professional development pathway please contact the EPS grantee in your region. Grantee contact information
is included below and may also be found on EEC’s website at Educator and Provider Support Grant.
The opportunities included in this catalogue are aligned with EEC’s Licensing Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Preschool Science, Technology and Engineering Standards,
EEC's Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, and MA Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers, the MA Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS), and
EEC’s Core Competency Areas. Courses within this catalogue are intended to support the professional development of educators and providers at all levels. Alignment with QRIS
is identified in the course description for each opportunity.
EEC’s 8 Areas of Core Competency include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Understanding the Growth and Development of Children and
Youth
Guiding and Interacting with Children and Youth
Partnering with Families and Communities
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Learning Environments and Curriculum
Observation, Assessment, and Documentation
Program Planning and Development
Professionalism and Leadership
QRIS Standards include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
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Curriculum and Learning
Safe, Healthy, Indoor and Outdoor Environments
Workforce Development and Professional
Qualifications
Family and Community Engagement
Leadership, Administration, and Management
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Educator and Provider Support (EPS) Grantees:
EEC's Educator and Provider Support grant supports educators and providers in EEC's mixed delivery system including educators working in center-based, family child care,
public and private preschools, out of school time/After school. Through this grant EEC is supporting the pathways that lead educators to degree attainment and increased
competency and support providers (programs) in attaining and maintaining accreditation and upward movement on QRIS.
To participate in EPS funding professional development opportunities and support services educators must be “Active” in EEC’s Professional Qualifications Registry (PQR).
Participate are also required to update their PQR records annually. Educators participating in coaching and mentoring support services through the grant must have an Individual
Professional Development Plan (IPDP); providers (programs) receiving coaching and mentoring support services must also have a professional development plan.
How to Use This Document:
Professional development opportunities are sorted first by EEC Region and then by course title. The catalogue includes information such as language in which the course is
taught, EEC Core Competency area(s) addressed, age groups of focus, number of course credits, anticipated course time, date(s) and location. Please go to EEC’s Online
Professional Development Calendar or contact the corresponding EPS grantee for additional information. Educators are not restricted to participating in coursework solely in
their EEC region. Educators are permitted to attend coursework provided by EPS grantees outside of their region. All educators must meet requirements for participation and
follow individual grantee’s procedures for course registration.
Professional Development Opportunity Summary:
Region 1: Western MA
Region 2: Central MA
Region 3: Northeast MA
Region 5: Southeast MA, Cape
and Islands
Region 6: Metro Boston
Statewide Total
Total Number of Professional
Development Opportunities
Number of
College Courses
Number of
Development/ College
Preparatory Courses
0
2
9
2
Number of Opportunities
Available in Other Languages
11
29
42
15
Number of
Continuing Education
Courses
34
28
23
65
45
57
65
80
65
312
17
114
49
199
4
17
10
28
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
4
6
6
2
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Additional Resources:
EEC’s Professional Qualifications Unit certifies educators to work in a large group child care programs, EEC issues the following certifications: Infant-Toddler Teacher; Preschool
Teacher; Infant Toddler Lead Teacher; Preschool Lead Teacher; Director I; Director II. To apply for certification educators must complete the EEC Professional Qualification
Certification Application and submit it with supporting documentation to the EEC Professional Qualification Certification Unit. Educators must be working or plan to work in an
early education and care program in Massachusetts to apply. Please see EEC regulation 606 CMR 7.09(18) Additional Requirements for large Group and School Age Child Care
Programs Serving Children Younger Than School Age. For additional information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/edu/docs/eec/regs-policies/20100122-606-cmr-u.pdf
In partnership with the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) at the MA Department of Higher Education (DHE) EEC supports the Early Childhood Educators Scholarship
(ECE). The ECE Scholarship is available to early educators in Massachusetts working towards their associates or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field.
Participants must be working in an EEC licensed or license-exempt early education or out of school time program. For more information on the ECE Scholarship visit: ECE
Scholarship.
Additional resources to support professional and workforce development include EEC’s Early Education and Out of School Time Career Ladder. In collaboration with the Bessie
Tartt Wilson Initiative for Children, Inc (BTWIC) EEC developed a 5-level ladder for educators working directly with children and for those who are responsible for professional
development and curriculum in early education and out of school time programs. EEC’s Board of Directors endorsed the Ladder on May 10, 2011. BTWIC has also created An
Early Educator’s Roadmap to a College Degree to assist early educators who are contemplating a return to school to work towards a college degree.
In June 2010 EEC partnered with the MA Head Start Collaboration Office and Oldham Innovative Research to conduct the Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) Mapping Project.
The IHE Mapping Project began by mapping the current network of two and four-year, public and private institutions of higher education that offer degree and certificate
programs in early childhood education, elementary education, and related fields. The result of the first phase of this project was a single repository of information on higher
education programs in Massachusetts, a profile of each participating school, and a searchable database of colleges, degree and certificate programs, and services for English
language learners and non-traditional students. The second phase of this project in March 2011 resulted in resources that will lend themselves to articulation and transfer
agreements among colleges. Phase II includes a searchable database of required coursework for early education degree and certificate programs and established course themes
that are aligned with EEC’s Core Competency Areas and Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Alignment with Head Start, Early Head Start, and NAEYC staff
qualifications is also included. EEC has most recently worked with the MA Readiness Centers to update college and university profiles.
Professional development resources have also been created through the Race To The Top – Early Learning Challenge grant including professional development opportunities
offered by the regional Readiness Centers and a Post Master’s certificate program in Early Education, Research, and Policy through the University of Massachusetts Boston. For
additional EEC supported workforce initiatives visit EEC’s website at: www.mass.gov/EEC.
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
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Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
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EEC Region 1: Western MA: Preschool Enrichment Team/ Valley Opportunity Council, Inc
174 Brush Hill Avenue, Room 302, West Springfield, MA 01089
www.preschoolenrichmentteam.org
Preschool Enrichment Team (PET), an initiative through Valley Opportunity Council, Inc is the lead agent for the Educator and Provider Support grant in Western MA. PET
provides professional development coursework and support services such as technical assistance and coaching and mentoring to educators and providers in EEC mixed delivery
system. PET supports educators and providers in the following cities and towns:
Adams
Egremont
Ludlow
Rowe
Whately
Agawam
Erving
Middlefield
Royalston
Wilbraham
Alford
Florida
Monroe
Russell
Williamsburg
Amherst
Gill
Monson
Sandisfield
Williamstown
Ashfield
Goshen
Montague
Savoy
Windsor
Athol
Granby
Monterey
Sheffield
Worthington
Becket
Granville
Montgomery
Shelburne Falls
Belchertown
Great Barrington
Mount Washington
Shutesbury
Bernardston
Greenfield
New Ashford
South Hadley
Blandford
Hadley
New Marlborough
Southampton
Buckland
Hampden
New Salem
Southwick
Charlemont
Hancock
North Adams
Springfield
Cheshire
Hatfield
Northampton
Stockbridge
Chester
Hawley
Northfield
Sunderland
Chesterfield
Heath
Orange
Tolland
Chicopee
Hinsdale
Otis
Tyringham
Clarksburg
Holyoke
Palmer
Ware
Colrain
Huntington
Pelham
Warwick
Conway
Lanesborough
Peru
Washington
Cummington
Lee
Petersham
Wendell
Dalton
Lenox
Phillipston
West Springfield
Deerfield
Leverett
Pittsfield
West Stockbridge
East Longmeadow
Leyden
Plainfield
Westfield
Easthampton
Longmeadow
Richmond
Westhampton
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
For more information regarding EEC funded
professional development services in Western
MA or to register for a course contact:
Kimm Quinlan
413-736-3900 ext.159
KQuinlan@valleyopp.com www.preschoolenrichmentteam.org
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Continuing Education and College Course Professional Development Opportunities provided in Western MA
COURSE TITLE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Basic and Advanced Behavior
Management of Young
Children
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
This training provides basic and advanced principles involved in behavior management of young
children and how it relates to child care settings. It will include resources to help educators better
understand and respond to challenges in children’s early years. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment:
Curriculum and Learning
Infants and Toddlers
April 20, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Basic and Advanced
Behavior Management of
Young Children
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Basic and Advanced
Behavior Management of
Young Children
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Bridges to STEM Learning
for Grades K-8
CEU Course
1 Credits
Business Expertise for Early
Education - Directors
CEU Course
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
This training provides basic and advanced principles involved in behavior management of young
children and how it relates to child care settings. It will include resources to help educators better
understand and respond to challenges in children’s early years. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment:
Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2
This training provides basic and advanced principles involved in behavior management of young
children and how it relates to child care settings. It will include resources to help educators better
understand and respond to challenges in children’s early years. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment:
Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
Learn to support STEM skill development through active, engaging, and fun approaches to STEM, while
aligning to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks (MA-CF) and engaging best practices such as
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Thematic Curriculum and Project-Based Learning. This online
course for educators is interactive and engaging, providing experiential learning opportunities as well as
interaction and reflection with classmates and the course instructor. This course is part of the Building
Programs, Building Brains series, developed in partnership with EEC and UMass Boston. Meets QRIS
requirements for curriculum frameworks overview and supporting mathematics development in
standard 3b.2.2 (OST).
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks Preschool STE Standards
A successful child care business, either profit or non-profit, helps programs be more competitive,
profitable and better able to serve children and families. This 15-hour course, approved for 1.5 CEUs by
MassAEYC, reviews the skills and knowledge needed to own, operate or manage a successful child care
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Greenfield Community College
1 College Drive
Greenfield MA 01301
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
January 14 and 21, 2015
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Infants and Toddlers
June 26, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Williston Northampton Child Care
19 Payson Avenue
Easthampton MA 01027
Berkshire Community College
1350 West Street
Pittsfield MA 01201
School Age (5-8 yrs)
February 2 - March 15, 2015
Online
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
September 26, October 3 and 10,
2014
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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COURSE TITLE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
1.5 Credits
program for both group child care and family child care settings. The course is delivered through six 2.5
hour sessions, either delivered as workshops or paired for three full day (5 hours, not including breaks)
learning days. The course can be taught to a mixed audience (GCC and FCC) of directors and providers
or focused for one group or the other. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment: Leadership, Management
and Administration
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Business Expertise for Early
Education - Family Child
Care Providers
CEU Course
1.5 Credits
Business Expertise for Early
Education - Family Child
Care Providers
CEU Course
1.5 Credits
CDA Fast Track
CEU Course
7 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
7
A successful child care business, either profit or non-profit, helps programs be more competitive,
profitable and better able to serve children and families. This 15-hour course, approved for 1.5 CEUs by
MassAEYC, reviews the skills and knowledge needed to own, operate or manage a successful child care
program for both group child care and family child care settings. The course is delivered through six 2.5
hour sessions, either delivered as workshops or paired for three full day (5 hours, not including breaks)
learning days. The course can be taught to a mixed audience (GCC and FCC) of directors and providers
or focused for one group or the other. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment: Leadership, Management
and Administration
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
7
A successful child care business, either profit or non-profit, helps programs be more competitive,
profitable and better able to serve children and families. This 15-hour course, approved for 1.5 CEUs by
MassAEYC, reviews the skills and knowledge needed to own, operate or manage a successful child care
program for both group child care and family child care settings. The course is delivered through six 2.5
hour sessions, either delivered as workshops or paired for three full day (5 hours, not including breaks)
learning days. The course can be taught to a mixed audience (GCC and FCC) of directors and providers
or focused for one group or the other. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment: Leadership, Management
and Administration
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas:
7
The Child Development Associate credential is a nationally recognized credential issued by the Council
for Professional Recognition. This course is for the experienced educator who has already completed
some of the training requirements for the credential. This course will be specifically designed to offer
remaining training hours across eight competency areas required by the council. Participants will also
receive one on one coaching and mentoring to assist with the development of a professional portfolio
and competency statements. The class will be facilitated in Spanish.
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Valley Opportunity Council
35 Mt. Carmel Avenue
Chicopee MA 01013
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
May 16, 23, and 30, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
October 11, 18, and 25, 2014
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Valley Opportunity Council
35 Mt. Carmel Avenue
Chicopee MA 01013
Valley Opportunity Council
35 Mt. Carmel Avenue
Chicopee MA 01013
September 20 - January 24, 2015
TBD
Valley Opportunity Council
Course Language: Spanish
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
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COURSE TITLE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Child Growth and
Development: EDU 104
College Course
3 Credits
An introduction to early education and care for young children. Included are the history and
philosophies that influence programs for young children today. Philosophies and programs studied
include: Piaget, Erickson, Vygotsky, Gardner, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Inclusion, and
Center Based Child Care, Montessori, Reggio Emilia. A 20-hour field study, in an inclusive setting for
young children, will be required. Prerequisite: ENG 101 eligibility
QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and
Learning, Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments, Workforce Qualifications and Professional
Development
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
September 2 - December 22,
2014
6:15 - 9:00 PM
Childhood Disorders:
PSYC 387
College Course
3 Credits
Children on the Autism
Spectrum
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Children with Disabilities in
the Educational Setting:
EDU 208
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
Examines the etiology and clinical characteristics of behavioral disorders in infancy through
adolescence, including emotional disturbances, anxiety and conduct disorders, mental retardation and
learning disabilities. Emphasis on theoretical perspectives, research, assessment, early intervention and
prevention. Prerequisites: NONE QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning, Workforce Qualifications
and Professional Development
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
With 1 in 68 children in the US being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Centers for Disease
Control, 2014) it is increasingly important for child care providers to learn more about supporting
children with autism. This session will provide participants with detailed information including typical
behaviors and interaction styles of a child with ASD and the challenges and stressors to the family with
a child with ASD. Participants will examine examples of adaptations to communication, environment,
and interactions to support the inclusion of a child with ASD and will receive a collection of resources
for use in your early childhood program. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and
Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4
This course provides a survey of the unique needs of children with disabilities and “at-risk” students
within the educational context. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the origin and
characteristics of specific disabilities, and development of collaborative intervention strategies that
meet the needs of all children. A 20-hour service learning unit in an inclusive educational setting is
required. Prerequisite: EDU 104 with a grade of C or better and ENG 101 eligibility QRIS Alignment:
Curriculum and Learning, Safe, Healthy, Indoor and Outdoor Environments, Workforce Qualifications
and Professional Development
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Holyoke Community College
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke MA 01040
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
July 17, 24, 31,and August 7, 14,
21, 28, 2014
5:00 - 9:00 PM
Massachusetts College of Liberal
Arts
375 Church Street
North Adams MA 01247
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
January 24, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Preschoolers
January - May 2015
6:15 - 9:00 PM
Berkshire Community College
1350 West Street
Pittsfield MA 01201
Holyoke Community College
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke MA 01040
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COURSE TITLE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Daycare Administration:
EDU 133
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 4 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
Explores the intricacies of managing a center for young children. Topics include the children, the
curriculum, the environment, personnel management and development, budget and funding, legal
concerns, state and local regulations and working with the parents and the community to provide a
sound program for young children.
Prerequisite: EDU 201; Recomm: EEC Lead Teacher Qualified QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning,
Safe, Healthy, Indoor and Outdoor Environments, Workforce Qualifications and Professional
Development, Leadership, Management and Administration
Diversity and English
Language Development
CEU Course
1 Credits
Dual Language Learners
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Early Childhood Growth and
Development: ECE 101
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 3 4 5 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Learn to implement improved practice and create a shift in policies and programmatic culture to
embrace and support diverse learners, welcoming non-native English speaking families and enhancing
ELD progress of students who are dual language learners. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment:
Curriculum and Learning; Family and Community Engagement
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1
Children from homes in which English is not the native language need to adjust to a new social and
linguistic setting when they start attending a program where English is the main spoken language.
Supporting English Language Learners will broaden your understanding of English language acquisition
and help you provide an effective learning environment for ELLs and their families. Prerequisites: None
QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning; Family and Community Engagement
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 3
A study of child development from embryo through eight years including maturational, emotional,
intellectual-cognitive, verbal, and social factors. This course stresses the understanding of major
theories of development and requires recording observations of child behavior. Prerequisites: NONE
QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning, Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development,
Family and Community Engagement
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
September 2 - December 22,
2014
Online
Greenfield Community College
1 College Drive
Greenfield MA 01301
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
March 2 - 30, 2015
Online
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
September 18 and 25, 2014
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January - May 2015
Online
Shriners Hospital
516 Carew Street
Springfield MA 01104
Berkshire Community College
1350 West Street
Pittsfield MA 01201
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
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COURSE TITLE
Early Childhood Language
and Literacy: ECE 154
College Course
3 Credits
Educating the Infant and
Toddler: EDU 123
College Course
3 Credits
Engaging Families, Schools
and Community Partners
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Enhancing Leadership Skills
in Early Childhood and OST
Programs
CEU Course
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
An examination of the process and content behind the development of literacy skills in children from
birth to kindergarten. This course will explore emergent literacy and focus on ways to implement
developmentally appropriate learning activities in the areas of listening, speaking, writing and reading
from both emergent literacy and research based perspectives. Prerequisite: ECE 101. QRIS Alignment:
Curriculum and Learning, Safe, Healthy, Indoor and Outdoor Environments, Workforce Qualifications
and Professional Development
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning
Experiences
Emphasis is directed toward the education of the child from infancy to two years, nine months in group
and home settings. Participants learn about early development, physical space, selection, and
presentation of materials and activities, schedules, and strategies of child care for the very young.
Prerequisite: ENG 090 and ENG 094 (COL 090), or satisfactory placement test scores. QRIS Alignment:
Curriculum and Learning, Safe, Healthy, Indoor and Outdoor Environments, Workforce Qualifications
and Professional Development, Family and Community Engagement
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This training explores deeper strategies for building on existing relationships with families, forging new
or stronger links with schools, and connecting with community resources, agencies, and businesses.
Discover approaches to relationship-building, troubleshooting common barriers, and useful strategies
to forge strong connections. Explore ways to build connections between stakeholders and strengthen
the program's role as a center of the local community. Learn about crafting and implementing
workshops for families to implement QRIS standard 4a.4.2. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment:
Family and Community Engagement
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 3
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning
Experiences
The core focus of this two part workshop will be on the development of skills and organizational
strategies to support the professional growth of teachers, including observation, feedback, developing
Individualized Professional Development Plans (IDPD’S), supporting change and running effective team
and staff meetings. The importance of developing a clear vision and the leadership skills to effectively
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
September 2 - December 20,2014
Online
Berkshire Community College
1350 West Street
Pittsfield MA 01201
Infants and Toddlers
January - May 2015
Online
Greenfield Community College
1 College Drive
Greenfield MA 01301
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
September 17 - Ocotber 1, 2014
Online
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
April 10 and May 1, 2015
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Forbes Library
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MA Department of Early Education and Care: Professional Development Catalogue
Continuing Education and College Course Professional Development Opportunities provided in Western MA
COURSE TITLE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
1 Credits
work with a wide range of staff and families will be emphasized. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment:
Leadership, Management and Administration
Enhancing Science and Math
in Your Classroom
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Fostering Positive Behavior
in Out of School Time
Programs
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Infant and Toddler and
Preschool Guidelines
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Infant and Toddler and
Preschool Guidelines
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Pre-K students focus on experiencing and making observations of the world around them. They are
beginning to learn about their own environment and they observe plants and animals, the moon and
the sun, and the daily weather. They experience their world through their senses and body parts. They
are given opportunities in their play to investigate pitch and volume, shadow and light, liquids and
solids and how things move. They sort materials by simple observable properties such as texture and
color. They share their understanding of these concepts through discussion as they develop their
language and quantitative skills. Pre-K students build awareness of the wide variety of natural
phenomena and processes in the world around them. Come learn how to design appropriate
experiences for children using a variety of resources and help guide them through learning about
themselves, nature and the world around them. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and
Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: Preschool STE Standards
Challenging behaviors are on the increase and that means that programs need to adopt a more
comprehensive approach. Learn how to improve the social-emotional climate in your program by
setting the foundation with warm, respectful relationships, having clear and consistent rules, routines
and limits, making changes in the program environment and schedule and practicing effective
interventions. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2
This workshop will guide you in planning mindful, intentional curriculum for children using the
Department of Early Education and Care Early Learning Guidelines for Infants/Toddlers and
Preschoolers. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early Learning
Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This workshop will guide you in planning mindful, intentional curriculum for children using the
Department of Early Education and Care Early Learning Guidelines for Infants/Toddlers and
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
20 West Street
Northampton MA 01060
Preschoolers
January 2, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Berkshire Community College
1350 West Street
Pittsfield MA 01201
School Age (5-8 yrs)
December 16 and 18, 2014
6:15 - 8:45 PM
Ludlow Boys & Girls Club
91 Claudia's Way
Ludlow MA 01056
Infants and Toddlers
May 6 and 13, 2015
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Shriners Hospital
516 Carew Street
Springfield MA 01104
Infants and Toddlers
October 25, 2014
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Continuing Education and College Course Professional Development Opportunities provided in Western MA
COURSE TITLE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Preschoolers. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning
Infant and Toddler Care:
ECE 170
College Course
3 Credits
Introduction to Early
Childhood: ECE 101
College Course
3 Credits
Learning in Context: IDST
299
College Course
3 Credits
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early Learning
Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course provides students with an overview of group care for infants and toddlers. Emphasis will be
placed on care and protection while examining safety, health, nutrition, and child abuse issues. The
environment, daily routines, parental involvement, and staff selection and training will also be
discussed. Prerequisites: NONE QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning, Safe, Healthy, Indoor and
Outdoor Environments, Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development, Family and
Community Engagement
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 4 5 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Provides students the opportunity to develop a realistic view of the teaching profession, and fosters
and understanding of the major issues in early education. History and philosophy of contrasting early
childhood education models; components of quality early learning; design of environments; child
observation techniques; basic teaching skills; licensing regulations; and home/school/community
relationships are explored within the context of diversity in developmentally appropriate practice for
children, families, and communities. Prerequisites: DRG-091 or placement at a higher level on the
reading placement test. QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning, Safe, Healthy, Indoor and Outdoor
Environments, Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development, Family and Community
Engagement
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 3 5 6 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences,
Provides a foundational introduction to adult learning as a context for students entering college Both
theory and practice are part examining the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to both succeed as a
learner and transfer that new knowledge into the world. Group dynamics, individual learning styles,
collaborative learning, and reflective inquiry are all part of this interactive course. Prerequisite: NONE
QRIS Alignment: Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development, Leadership, Management,
and Administration
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Berkshire Community College
1350 West Street
Pittsfield MA 01201
Infants and Toddlers
January - May 2015
6:15 - 9:00 PM
Springfield Technical Community
College
One Armory Square
Springfield MA 01102
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
September 3 - December 23,
2014
6:15 - 9:15PM
Springfield Technical Community
College
One Armory Square
Springfield MA 01102
September 4, 11, 18, 25 and
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2014
5:00 - 9:00 PM
Massachusetts College of Liberal
Arts
375 Church Street
North Adams MA 01247
8
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
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Continuing Education and College Course Professional Development Opportunities provided in Western MA
COURSE TITLE
Make Science and Math Fun
and Meaningful in Your
Classroom
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Make Science and Math Fun
and Meaningful in Your
Classroom
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Numeracy Birth - 5
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Pre-K students focus on experiencing and making observations of the world around them. They are
beginning to learn about their own environment and they observe plants and animals, the moon and
the sun, and the daily weather. They experience their world through their senses and body parts. They
are given opportunities in their play to investigate pitch and volume, shadow and light, liquids and
solids and how things move. They sort materials by simple observable properties such as texture and
color. They share their understanding of these concepts through discussion as they develop their
language and quantitative skills. Pre-K students build awareness of the wide variety of natural
phenomena and processes in the world around them. Come learn how to design appropriate
experiences for children using a variety of resources and help guide them through learning about
themselves, nature and the world around them. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and
Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: Preschool STE Standards
Pre-K students focus on experiencing and making observations of the world around them. They are
beginning to learn about their own environment and they observe plants and animals, the moon and
the sun, and the daily weather. They experience their world through their senses and body parts. They
are given opportunities in their play to investigate pitch and volume, shadow and light, liquids and
solids and how things move. They sort materials by simple observable properties such as texture and
color. They share their understanding of these concepts through discussion as they develop their
language and quantitative skills. Pre-K students build awareness of the wide variety of natural
phenomena and processes in the world around them. Come learn how to design appropriate
experiences for children using a variety of resources and help guide them through learning about
themselves, nature and the world around them. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and
Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: Preschool STE Standards
Research supports the notion that young children have an intuitive sense of informal mathematics. As
an early childhood educator, you play an important role in bridging children's informal understanding of
mathematics with daily experiences offered through your program's learning environment. This
workshop takes a chronological view of mathematics development in children, beginning at birth and
going through Kindergarten. It will offer specific teaching suggestions for each age group based on the
Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers, the Preschool Learning Experiences, and the
Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for Mathematics. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment:
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Preschoolers
March 11 and 18, 2015
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Parent Child Development Center
56 Vernon Street
Northampton MA 01060
Preschoolers
November 11, 2014
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Valley Opportunity Council
35 Mt. Carmel Avenue
Chicopee MA 01013
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
June 26, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Berkshire Community College
1350 West Street
Pittsfield MA 01201
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Continuing Education and College Course Professional Development Opportunities provided in Western MA
COURSE TITLE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
April 20, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Curriculum and Learning
Nurturing the Development
of Language and Literacy
through Children’s
Literature
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 5
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks
Early literacy skills found to be most important for the later academic success include reading
comprehension and extensive use of vocabulary11. During this training, participants will explore and
practice strategies using children’s literature to promote literacy learning, design curriculum activities
based upon a children’s book, practice reading children’s stories focusing on developing vocabulary and
comprehension, and reflect on the characteristics of the children in their program. Each of these
activities will assist educators in incorporating story reading and literacy based supplemental activities
within the curriculum. As an added benefit, each participant will receive a children’s book (that they
have used during the training) to bring back to their program. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment:
Curriculum and Learning
Observation,
Documentation, and
Progress Reports in OST
Programs
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Participants will learn more about observation; when and how to observe OST programs and how best
collect data. They will also gain a better understanding of how to use the data collected to influence
continuous program quality improvement. We will also discuss how, what and when to relate
assessment information to families and examine several methods for recording progress over time.
This course will also provide a brief overview of current assessment tools designed for OST programs
including SACERS and will also discuss how to design your own self assessment tool. Prerequisites:
None QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning
Observation,
Documentation, and
Progress Reports in OST
Programs
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 6 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
Participants will learn more about observation; when and how to observe OST programs and how best
collect data. They will also gain a better understanding of how to use the data collected to influence
continuous program quality improvement. We will also discuss how, what and when to relate
assessment information to families and examine several methods for recording progress over time.
This course will also provide a brief overview of current assessment tools designed for OST programs
including SACERS and will also discuss how to design your own self assessment tool. Prerequisites:
None QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
Greenfield Community College
1 College Drive
Greenfield MA 01301
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
November 11, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Massachusetts College of Liberal
Arts
375 Church Street
North Adams MA 01247
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
October 16 and 23, 2014
6:15 - 8:45 PM
Westfield Boys & Girls Club
28 West Silver Street
Westfield MA 01085
67
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
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MA Department of Early Education and Care: Professional Development Catalogue
Continuing Education and College Course Professional Development Opportunities provided in Western MA
COURSE TITLE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Recognizing Substance Use
and its Effect on Young
Children and their
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
This training will enhance the skills of early childhood educators, and others who work with young
children and their families by providing them with context information regarding the development and
characteristics of substance use disorder; a frame for working with families to recover together; and
specific strategies for working with children and families to build resilience, attachment, and socialemotional competence. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning; Family and
Community Engagement
Recognizing Substance Use
and its Effect on Young
Children and their
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Supporting Positive Mental
Health of Infants and
Toddlers
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Supporting the Young
Child's Physical and Mental
Health: ECE201
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4
Areas of Alignment:
This training will enhance the skills of early childhood educators, and others who work with young
children and their families by providing them with context information regarding the development and
characteristics of substance use disorder; a frame for working with families to recover together; and
specific strategies for working with children and families to build resilience, attachment, and socialemotional competence. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning; Family and
Community Engagement
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4
This training will familiarize educators with the foundation of infant and toddler mental health including
healthy social / emotional development of a child from birth to 3 years, working with infants / toddlers
and parents, and providing participants with available community resources. Prerequisites: None QRIS
Alignment: Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
Students completing this course should be able to: provide experience in nutrition, motor development,
and health care for young children based on their knowledge of the young child's developmental needs
and the principles of curriculum development; design accident free environments and experiences for
young children based on their developmental needs; identify children under stress and utilize methods
designed to promote their mental health during these life crises; knowledge of first aid procedures.
Prerequisites: None Recommendation: Child Growth & Development QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and
Learning, Safe, healthy, Indoor and Outdoor Environments, Workforce Qualifications and Professional
Development
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
December 13, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
November 11, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Infants and Toddlers
November 11, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Greenfield Community College
1 College Drive
Greenfield MA 01301
Massachusetts College of Liberal
Arts
375 Church Street
North Adams MA 01247
Parent Child Development Center
56 Vernon Street
Northampton MA 01060
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
January - April 2015
Online
North Shore Community College
One Ferncort Road
Danvers MA 01923
Course Language: English
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
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Continuing Education and College Course Professional Development Opportunities provided in Western MA
COURSE TITLE
The Importance of Sensory
and Motor Development in
Infants and Toddlers
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
The Importance of Sensory
and Motor Development in
Infants and Toddlers
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Understanding and
Responding to Special Needs
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
Children are multi-sensory beings. They mainly sense things (sensory input) and then move their bodies
(motor output) in relation to those sensations. Those sensory and motor brain connections are
necessary building blocks for all aspects of children's development and learning, including mood and
social development. Some children's brains are not efficiently processing the sensory messages they get
from their bodies and their environments; they have difficulty responding in an adaptive way to
everyday sensations. Participants who attend this workshop will engage in fun & functional activities to
get children "in sync" through SAFE activities, specifically designed to engage various sensory systems
(Sensory-motor, Appropriate, Fun and Easy). The more sensory-motor experiences young children
have, the more easily they learn to function in daily life! Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment:
Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1
Areas of Alignment: Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Children are multi-sensory beings. They mainly sense things (sensory input) and then move their bodies
(motor output) in relation to those sensations. Those sensory and motor brain connections are
necessary building blocks for all aspects of children's development and learning, including mood and
social development. Some children's brains are not efficiently processing the sensory messages they get
from their bodies and their environments; they have difficulty responding in an adaptive way to
everyday sensations. Participants who attend this workshop will engage in fun & functional activities to
get children "in sync" through SAFE activities, specifically designed to engage various sensory systems
(Sensory-motor, Appropriate, Fun and Easy). The more sensory-motor experiences young children
have, the more easily they learn to function in daily life! Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment:
Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1
Areas of Alignment: Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course is designed to introduce educators to the basic concepts of inclusive care for children with
special needs in the family child care environment. The course focuses on instructional strategies and
environmental adaptations necessary for the education of students with mild disabilities. Participants
will learn effective methods of differentiating instruction for students with diverse abilities; principles of
universal design for learning; assistive technology resources and accommodations for students with
mild disabilities; the use of graphic organizers, cooperative learning techniques, and other tools
designed to support all children in FCC programs. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and
Learning
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
February 12 and 19, 2015
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Agawam Library
750 Cooper Street
Agawam MA 01001
Infants and Toddlers
January 2, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Berkshire Community College
1350 West Street
Pittsfield MA 01201
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
December 2 and 9, 2014
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Shriners Hospital
516 Carew Street
Springfield MA 01104
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Continuing Education and College Course Professional Development Opportunities provided in Western MA
COURSE TITLE
Understanding and
Supporting Young Children
Impacted by Trauma
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Understanding and
Supporting Young Children
Impacted by Trauma
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Working with Children with
Special Diets, Food Allergies,
and Specialized Feeding
Issues
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 4
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for
Infants and Toddlers
Learn about risk and resilience in young children and their families, including approaches and strategies.
Content includes: impact of trauma on young children, child development and on attachment
relationships; strategies and guiding principles for supporting young children who have experienced
trauma; sources of support and appropriate referrals; and self-care. The training also includes a parent
speaker (or video tape) who shares her own trauma history and how it affected her experience as a
parent. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning; Family and Community
Engagement
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2
Learn about risk and resilience in young children and their families, including approaches and strategies.
Content includes: impact of trauma on young children, child development and on attachment
relationships; strategies and guiding principles for supporting young children who have experienced
trauma; sources of support and appropriate referrals; and self-care. The training also includes a parent
speaker (or video tape) who shares her own trauma history and how it affected her experience as a
parent. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning; Family and Community
Engagement
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2
Food allergies affect 1 in 13 children in the United States, with young children being affected the most.
Food allergies, food intolerances and other feeding issues are an increasing concern for early education
and care programs. Participants will learn how to address the needs of children with food allergies or
intolerance; and be introduced to the health and safety needs of children with special dietary needs
and ways to support these children and collaborate with families and health professionals. Participants
will become familiar with an individual health care plan for children with special diets, allergies, and
specialized feeding issues in their program and how to use a child’s IHP within their program.. QRIS
Standard 2a.3.3 (FCC) Center; 2a.3.2 (Center and After-School). Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment:
Safe, Healthy, Indoor and Outdoor Environments
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
December 6, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
January 2, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Preschoolers
January 15 - Febraury 15, 2014
Online
Greenfield Community College
1 College Drive
Greenfield MA 01301
Berkshire Community College
1350 West Street
Pittsfield MA 01201
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: Preschool STE Standards
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
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Continuing Education and College Course Professional Development Opportunities provided in Western MA
COURSE TITLE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Working with Children with
Special Diets, Food Allergies,
and Specialized Feeding
Issues
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Food allergies affect 1 in 13 children in the United States, with young children being affected the most.
Food allergies, food intolerances and other feeding issues are an increasing concern for early education
and care programs. Participants will learn how to address the needs of children with food allergies or
intolerance; and be introduced to the health and safety needs of children with special dietary needs
and ways to support these children and collaborate with families and health professionals. Participants
will become familiar with an individual health care plan for children with special diets, allergies, and
specialized feeding issues in their program and how to use a child’s IHP within their program.. QRIS
Standard 2a.3.3 (FCC) Center; 2a.3.2 (Center and After-School). Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment:
Safe, Healthy, Indoor and Outdoor Environments
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
March 21, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
October 25, 2014
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Working with Children with
Special Diets, Food Allergies,
and Specialized Feeding
Issues
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Food allergies affect 1 in 13 children in the United States, with young children being affected the most.
Food allergies, food intolerances and other feeding issues are an increasing concern for early education
and care programs. Participants will learn how to address the needs of children with food allergies or
intolerance; and be introduced to the health and safety needs of children with special dietary needs
and ways to support these children and collaborate with families and health professionals. Participants
will become familiar with an individual health care plan for children with special diets, allergies, and
specialized feeding issues in their program and how to use a child’s IHP within their program.. QRIS
Standard 2a.3.3 (FCC) Center; 2a.3.2 (Center and After-School). Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment:
Safe, Healthy, Indoor and Outdoor Environments
Berkshire Community College
1350 West Street
Pittsfield MA 01201
Berkshire Community College
1350 West Street
Pittsfield MA 01201
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
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EEC Region 2: Central MA: Family Services of Central MA
31 Harvard Street, Worcester, MA 01609
www.cccfscm.org
Family Services of Central Massachusetts is the lead agent for the Educator and Provider Support grant in Central MA. The grantee provides professional development
coursework and support services such as technical assistance and coaching and mentoring to educators and providers in EEC mixed delivery system to educators and providers in
the following cities and towns:
Acton
Ashburnham
Ashby
Ashland
Auburn
Ayer
Barre
Bellingham
Berlin
Blackstone
Bolton
Boxboro
Boylston
Brimfield
Brookfield
Charlton
Clinton
Concord
Douglas
Dover
Dudley
East Brookfield
Fitchburg
Foxboro
Framingham
Franklin
Gardner
Grafton
Groton
Hardwick
Harvard
Holden
Holland
Holliston
Hopedale
Hopkinton
Hubbardston
Hudson
Lancaster
Leicester
Leominster
Littleton
Lunenburg
Marlborough
Maynard
Medfield
Medway
Mendon
Milford
Millbury
Millis
Millville
Natick
New Braintree
Norfolk
North Brookfield
Northborough
Northbridge
Oakham
Oxford
Paxton
Pepperell
Plainville
Princeton
Rutland
Sherborn
Shirley
Shrewsbury
Southborough
Southbridge
Spencer
Sterling
Stow
Sturbridge
Sudbury
Sutton
Templeton
Townsend
Upton
Uxbridge
Wales
Walpole
Warren
Wayland
Webster
West Boylston
West Brookfield
Westborough
Westminster
Westwood
Winchendon
Worcester
Wrentham
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
For more information regarding EEC funded
professional development services in Central
MA or to register for a course contact:
Joanne Gravell
508-757-1503 x211
jgravell@cccfscm.org
www.cccfscm.org
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COURSE TITLE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Administration in Early
Childhood Education: ECE 243
College Course
3 Credits
This course covers the administration routines and activities in a variety of early care and
education settings. Content includes program and staff management, community relationship
skills, budgeting, staffing, and program development. Students review meeting standards and
license requirements, encouraging parent participation, and fundraising. Students explore
elements of supervision and policy formation. Prerequisites: ECE102 or PSY 123.F. QRIS
Aligment: 4. Family and Community Engagement; 5. Leadership, Management, and
Administration
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Fall 2014
6:00 - 8:50 PM
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
September 2 - December 16, 2014
6:45 - 9:15 PM
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
October 29, November 5, 12, 19,
and Deember 3 and 9, 2014
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Administration of Early
Childhood Programs: ED221
College Course
3 Credits
Applying Theories of
Curriculum: ECE132
College Course
3 Credits
Art and Music for Young
Children: ED108
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
This course acquaints participants with critical elements in establishing & operating a childcare
center. It will explore state regulations, staff relationships, business practices, parent contacts,
and community relationships. This course meets the requirements of the Department of Early
Childhood Education & Care for the Director 1 Certificate. Lecture:3 hrs. per week QRIS Aligment:
5. Leadership, Management, and Administration
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
This course will explore and analyze current trends, theories and standards of curriculum in early
childhood education. Emphasis will be placed on the Massachusetts Early Childhood Program
Standards and Preschool Learning Guidelines, and the National Association for the Education of
Young Children (NAEYC) program standards. Students will gain a more in depth understanding of
inquiry-based teaching that reviews the value of play and the important of cultural diversity.
Prerequisites: Curriculum & Program Planning & Child Growth & Dev. Copy of transcripts must
be submitted at the time of registration. QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 5 6 7
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
This course presents techniques for stimulating creative experiences for young children in art,
music and movement. Direct participation with varied media is included to demonstrate
appropriate programming for young children. Lecture: 3 hours per week. QRIS Alignment: 1.
Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Quinsigamond Community College
670 West Boylston Street
Worcester MA 01606
MassBay Community College
19 Flagg Street
Framingham MA 01702
Mount Washusett Community
College-Garrison Center
444 Greeen Street
Gardner MA 01442
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
March 28 - May 16, 2015
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
MassBay Community College
19 Flagg Street
Framingham MA 01702
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COURSE TITLE
Arts in Education: EDUC1201
College Course
3 Credits
Assessment of Development
and Learning of Typical and
Atypical Children: ED286
College Course
3 Credits
Destrezas Básicas de
Computadoras para
Profesionales en el campo de
Educación Temprana y Cuido
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 5
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences,
Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course has been designed to encompass the fields of movement, music, and visual arts.
Students will study Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences and integrate this
knowledge with the MA Arts Curriculum framework in order to develop a comprehensive
understanding of teaching the arts to children. Principles of planning well-balanced art, music,
and movement, and physical education curriculum based on developmental levels from Pre-K to
6 will be addressed. Imaginative, reflective and analytical thinking along with heightened
perceptual awareness and respect for creativity in others will be stressed. QRIS Alignment: 1.
Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 5
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences,
Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Development of skills to assess young children and identify special needs. Focus on child
development and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Fieldwork: 5 hrs, Prerequisites: PS210,
ED160, ED206, ED211 QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 4 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Utilizando las Directrices para Experiencias de Aprendizaje Preescolar de Massachusetts Las
Directrices para Experiencias de Aprendizaje Preescolar de Massachusetts reflejan el compromiso
del Departamento de Educación Temprana y Cuido hacia la calidad. Las investigaciones sobre el
desarrollo del cerebro apoyan el valor de programas de educación temprana de alta calidad para
niños pequeños. Las directrices están alineadas con los Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
para Niños pre-Kindergarten hasta Grado 12 los cuales fueron revisados en el 2013. El Sistema de
La Escala de Calidad y Mejoramiento (QRIS) promueve el uso de las Directrices de Experiencias de
Aprendizaje para niños preescolares para planificar currículo. En este entrenamiento de 5-horas,
los participantes repasaran los principios y la estructura de las directrices. Los participantes
llevaran a cabo observaciones y repasaran para explorar las directrices y planificar currículo que
aumenta los intereses de los niños, sus habilidades, y experiencias. QRIS Alignment: 3. Workforce
Qualifications and Professional Development
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Fall 2014
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Spring 2015
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
July 12, 2014
Paxton MA
Becker College
61 Sever Street
Worcester MA 01609
Worcester State University
486 Chandler Street
Worcester MA 01602
Course Language: Spanish
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
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COURSE TITLE
Basic Writing Skills: ENG095
College Course
3 Credits
Behavior Management: ED228
College Course
3 Credits
CDA Preparation
College Course
6 Credits
CDA Renewal Course
CEU Course
COURSE DESCRIPTION
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment:
This course helps student develop competence in written communication by practicing writing
clear sentences and paragraphs. Students learn how to recognize and use basic sentence
patterns and to write coherent paragraphs containing a topic sentence, idea development, and a
strong conclusion. Students complete a variety of writing assignments and develop the skills
needed for ENG096, Intermediate Writing. To continue to the next level of English course,
students must pass the department final exit examination (or appropriate placement on the
placement exam. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score. F/S/SU This developmental English
course cannot be used to satisfy degree or certificate requirements. QRIS Alignment: Workforce
Qualifications and Professional Development
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 3 8
To assist the Early Childhood educator to understand the behavior of young chidlren and to
develop a plan to optimize classroon communication and discipline. Emphasizes methods and
strategies that improve classroom communication and discipline while also building the child's
self-image. Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course helps students currently working in licensed early childhood settings understand,
demonstrate, and document the nationally recognized Child Development Associate (CDA)
competencies. This course covers criteria for establishing a safe, healthy learning environment;
the implementation of curricula and programs to support the cognitive, social, physical, language,
and creative potential of children; and, cultural and linguistic diversity within the curriculum.
Students review information and documentation procedures necessary for earning the Child
Development Associate national credential including the development of the resource file. QRIS:
Aligment: Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 6 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course meets the requirements for training for CDA renewal in content focused on the 6
competency goals and the 13 functional areas.
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Fall 2014
6:00 - 8:50 PM
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
September 9 - October 24, 2014
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
TBD
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Quinsigamond Community College
670 West Boylston Street
Worcester MA 01606
MassBay Community College
19 Flagg Street
Framingham MA 01702
Quinsigamond Community College
670 West Boylston Street
Worcester MA 01606
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
Online
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COURSE TITLE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
4.5 Credits
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
This course provides an overview of the signs of child abuse including physical, emotional, and
sexual abuse and child neglect. Reporting procedures are reviewed.QRIS Alignment: 1.
Curriculum and Learning; 4. Family and Community Engagement
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Online
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 4 7
This course provides an overview of the signs of child abuse including physical, emotional, and
sexual abuse and child neglect. Reporting procedures are reviewed. QRIS Alignment: 1.
Curriculum and Learning; 4. Family and Community Engagement
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Online
Child Care Essentials for
Centers
CEU Course
4 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 4 7
This course is an overview of basic knowledge, content and skills for the entry level provider.QRIS
Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning; 2. Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environment; 3.
Workforce Qualiafications and Professional Development; 4. Family and Community Engagement;
5. Leadership, Management and Adminstration
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
Online
Child Care Essentials for
Centers
CEU Course
4 Credits
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 4 5
This course is an overview of basic knowledge, content and skills for the entry level provider.QRIS
Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning; 2. Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environment; 3.
Workforce Qualiafications and Professional Development; 4. Family and Community Engagement;
5. Leadership, Management and Adminstration
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
Online
Child Care Essentials for
Family Child Care Providers:
CEU Course
4 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 4 5
This course is an overview of basic knowledge, content and skills for the entry level provider. This
is a 40 hour course. QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning; 2. Safe, Healthy Indoor and
Outdoor Environment; 3. Workforce Qualiafications and Professional Development; 4. Family and
Community Engagement; 5. Leadership, Management and Adminstration
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
Online
Child Care Essentials for
Family Child Care Providers
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2
This course is an overview of basic knowledge, content and skills for the entry level provider This
is a 40 hour course. QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning; 2. Safe, Healthy Indoor and
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
Online
Child Care Abuse Awareness
for Center-based Programs
CEU Course
0.8 Credits
Child Care Abuse Awareness
for Family Child Care
CEU Course
0.8 Credits
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
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COURSE TITLE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
CEU Course
4 Credits
Outdoor Environment; 3. Workforce Qualiafications and Professional Development; 4. Family and
Community Engagement; 5. Leadership, Management and Adminstration
Child Development: PS222
College Course
3 Credits
Child Development: PS222
College Course
3 Credits
Child Growth and
Development: EDU251
College Course
3 Credits
Introducción a Crecimiento y
Desarrollo del Niño: Infancia
hasta 8 Años de Edad
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2
This course studies child development from birth to pubescence with a focus on infancy though 6
years of age. Problems of discipline, sibling rivalry, development of responsibility , and social
adjustment are covered. Practical applications of developmental theories are discussed, along
with an observational component. Lecture: 3 hours per week. QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and
Learning; 3. Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development; 4. Family and Community
Engagement
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January. 20 - May 12, 2015
4:00 - 6:30 PM
MassBay Community College
19 Flagg Street
Framingham MA 01702
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 4
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
This course studies child development from birth to pubescence with a focus on infancy though 6
years of age. Problems of discipline, sibling rivalry, development of responsibility , and social
adjustment are covered. Practical applications of developmental theories are discussed, along
with an observational component. Lecture: 3 hours per week. QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum
and Learning; 3. Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development; 4. Family and
Community Engagement
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 4 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
This course pursues the principles of child growth and development, as well as factors that
influence the growth process from birth to age 12. Particular emphasis is given to application of
theory to children's behavior based on the study of their physical, social-emotional, and cognitive
development. Observations and participation at the Dean College Children's Center will offer the
student the opportunity to link theory to classroom practice. QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and
Learning; 3. Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Fall 2014
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
November 1 and 8, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Date TBD
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 4 6 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
Para poder proveer experiencias tempranas apropiadas para los niños, los educadores necesitan
conocimiento del trabajo de etapas de desarrollo. En este curso de diez horas, los participantes
discutirán las etapas de desarrollo para los niños desde la infancia hasta la edad de 8 años.
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
September 2 - December 16, 2014
6:00 - 8:45 PM
MassBay Community College
50 Oakland Street
Wellesley MA 02481
Walpole Public School
275 Common Street
Walpole MA 02081
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COURSE TITLE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
CEU Course
1 Credits
Utilizando las etapas de desarrollo como una guía, los participantes diseñaran experiencias de
aprendizaje que apoyen el crecimiento y desarrollo del niño. El conocimiento de etapas será
suplementada con observaciones de niños individuales, el Currículo Creativo de Aprendizaje de
Juegos, la Guía de Educación Temprana de MA para los Infantes, niños Pequeños y Preescolares ,
y las Regulaciones de el Departamento de Cuidado y Educación Temprana como recurso de apoyo
para la panificación para niños en cuidos de educación temprana. (Cara a cara) QRIS Aligment: 1.
Curriculum and Learning; 2. Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments ;4. Family and
Community Engagement
Children's Literature: Ll104
College Course
3 Credits
Classroom Behavior
Management: EDU130
College Course
3 Credits
Communication for
Collaboration: ECE244
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences,
Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Through exposure to a wide range of children's books, authors and illustrators, students will
develop an understanding of the importance of children's literature in the early childhood
education classroom. Students will gain abilities in evaluating the quality of children's books and
making appropriate selections for young children, acquire a repertoire of effective techniques for
using children's literature effectively in the classroom and learn ways that children's literature can
develop literacy. Lecture: 3 hrs. per week. QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences,
Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course is designed to recognize both the teacher's need to maintain basic classroom control
and the young child's need for self-expression in a safe, accepting environment. Students will
learn ways to modify behavior that foster self-esteem and self-control in children as well as their
caretakers. QRIS Alignment: QRIS Aligment: 1. Curriculum and Learning; 2. Safe, Healthy Indoor
and Outdoor Environments
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 4 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
This course emphasizes leadership skills needed for communication and collaboration within
Early Childhood Education settings. Students examine adult development and individual style in
relationship to leadership skills in early education settings. The role emotional intelligence plays
in interpersonal dynamics and communication when working with staff and families is addressed.
Prerequisites: ECE102 or PSY 123. S. QRIS Aligment: 1. Curriculum and Learning; 4. Family and
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Worcester MA
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
November 11 - December 20, 2014
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
MassBay Community College
19 Flagg Street
Framingham MA 01702
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Fall 2014
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Fall 2014
6:00 - 8:50 PM
Rise & Shine Academy
375 Fortune Blvd.
Milford MA 01757
Quinsigamond Community College
670 West Boylston Street
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
Community Engagement; 5. Leadership, Management, and Administration
Creating a Strong Parent
Program
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Curriculum for Young
Children: EDU231
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 3 7 8
Research has shown that early education and care porgrams can be a tremendous source of
support for families as well as a major player in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Using
the "Strengthening Families" approach the participates in this course will be given the tools to
devleop a strong parent support program tailored to their envionment. The participants will
learn the five protective factors for strengthening families and the seven key strategies that
develop these protectors in two sessions. A one hour homework assignemnt challenges
participates to conduct an assessment on their current programs and serve as a starting point as
they develop a concrete set of strategies to strentghen their program during the second session.
They will leave with a plan tailored to their environment that they can implement right away.
QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning; 4. Family and Communitry Engagement
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 3 7
This course is designed to provide the student with a developmental approach to early childhood
education programming, stressing the value of active learning and open-ended experiences in all
areas of the curriculum. The interrelation of each area of the curriculum in the total learning
experience is stressed, with particular emphasis on art, music, movement, mathematical thinking,
literacy, dramatics, woodworking, and science. QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning
Developmentally Appropriate
Activities for Children under
Two
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5 7
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
Experiences in the early years of life form the foundation for lifelong learning. It is important to
understand how children develop in order to support their self-concept and learning. Topics in
this course will include infant and toddler development, understanding temperament and how it
impacts curriculum planning, and activities that support development. Curriculum will be linked
to the Massachusetts Early Learning Guidelines for Infants & toddlers.
Disabilities: Diagnosis and
Intervention: SO120
College Course
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 5
Areas of Alignment: Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Examines the etiology and symptomology of disabilities, including physical and psychiatric
disabilities, modality deficits, and language-based learning disabilities. Students become familiar
with legislation, social policies, diagnosis and treatment, as well as appropriate intervention
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Worcester MA 00160
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Fall 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Spring2015
Franklin MA
Cottage Children's Center
197 Union Street
Marlboro MA 01752
Infants and Toddlers
TBD
Shrewsbury MA
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January 20 - May 12, 2015
6:45 - 9:15 PM
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AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
3 Credits
strategies. This course is required of all Early Childhood Education and Human Services majors.
Lecture: 3 hrs. per week QRIS: Aligment: 1 Curriculum and Learning
School Age (9-14 yrs)
MassBay Community College
19 Flagg Street
Framingham MA 01702
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January 25 - March 14, 2015
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Early Childhood Curriculum:
ED203
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 4 5
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for
Infants and Toddlers
This course develops skills for creating appropriate learning environments for young children.
Students plan & prepare activities in specialized curriculum areas including science, social studies,
math, health and nutrition, and language arts for individual children and groups. Additional
curriculum planning topics include identifying and planning for individual needs & interest,
assessment, providing for a range of abilities, incorporating multicultural & nonsexist elements,
incorporating play in learning, and the role of family communication. Lecture: 3 hrs. per week.
Prerequisite or co-requisite: PS 222 QRIS Aligment: 1. Curriculum and Learning; 2. Safe, Healthy
Indoor and Outdoor Environments; 4. Family and Community Engagement
Early Childhood Curriculum:
ED203
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences,
Preschool STE Standards
This course develops skills for creating appropriate learning environments for young children.
Students plan & prepare activities in specialized curriculum areas including science, social studies,
math, health and nutrition, and language arts for individual children and groups. Additional
curriculum planning topics include identifying and planning for individual needs & interest,
assessment, providing for a range of abilities, incorporating multicultural & nonsexist elements,
incorporating play in learning, and the role of family communication. Lecture: 3 hrs. per week.
Prerequisite or co-requisite: PS 222 QRIS Aligment: 1. Curriculum and Learning; 2. Safe, Healthy
Indoor and Outdoor Environments; 4. Family and Community Engagement
Family Issues and Dynamics:
ECE112
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5 7
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences,
Preschool STE Standards
This course focuses on the family life cycle, economics, family interactions and patterns and
family diversity; and, the course examines the effect these variables have on children's growth
and development. Students relate these variables to their own personal family history and then
examine this information in order to support children and families in school settings.
Prerequisite: ENG100 QRIS Alignment: 4. Family and Community Engagement
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
MassBay Community College
19 Flagg Street
Framingham MA 01702
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
September 8 - December 15, 2014
6:30 - 9:45 PM
MassBay Community College
19 Flagg Street
Framingham MA 01702
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Fall 2014
6:00 - 8:50 PM
Quinsigamond Community College
670 West Boylston Street
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
FCCO Module #2
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 3
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This 5 hour course is the second part of the core competency series for new family child care
providers and covers business skills and planning the learning environment and schedule when
working with a mixed age group.
FCCO Module #2
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5 6 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
This 5 hour course is the second part of the core competency series for new family child care
providers and covers business skills and planning the learning environment and schedule when
working with a mixed age group.
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Worcester MA 01606
Group Dynamics: PSY490
College Course
3 Credits
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
December 15 and 17, 2014
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Family Services of Central MA.
31 Harvard Street
Worcester MA 01609
September 9, 20, October 4, 18
and November 11, 2014
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
8
This course helps students examine and interpret young children's behavior. Students will
examine a variety of positive approaches to discipline and study how materials, environment,
scheduling, appropriate speech and action all contribute to children's behavior. Student will learn
effective techniques to guide children toward cooperation and positive productive interactions
with others, and develop realistic expectations of young children according to each child's
developmental level. Attention is given to special accommodations to meet the needs of the
children. Prerequisites: Child Growth & Development. Copy of transcripts must be submitted at
the time of registration. QRIS Aligment: 1. Curriculum and Learning; 2. Safe, Healthy Indoor and
Outdoor Environments
August 11 and 13, 2014
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Family Services of Central MA.
31 Harvard Street
Worcester MA 01609
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5 6 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Provides students with an opportunity to gain confidence in their small group skills. Emphasizes
interaction, experiential learning, and the study and application of group theory.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
Areas of Alignment:
Guiding Children's Behavior:
ECE134
College Course
3 Credits
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Anna Maria College
50 Sunset Lane
Paxton MA 01612
March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 29, and
May 6 and 13, 2015
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Mount Washusett Community
College-Garrison Center
444 Greeen Street
Gardner MA 01442
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2
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COURSE TITLE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Identifying and Working with
Young Children with
Developmental Differences
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Four separate sessions: Stop, Look and Listen: Identifying Red Flags for Developmental
Challenges; The Influences of Temperament on Development; Approaching, Communicating with
and Supporting Parents; Making It Work for All Children - Adapting Curriculum and Environment
So All Children Succeed. QRIS Aligment: 1. Curriculum and Learning; 2. Safe, Healthy Indoor and
Outdoor Environments;4. Family and Community Engagement
Infants and Toddlers: ED223
College Course
3 Credits
Integrating Language and
Literacy across Learning
Domains
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Introduction to Early
Childhood Education: ED112
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3
Examination of the specialized needs of infants & toddlers with regard to intelligence, language
development, nutrition, most and social abilities, and parent-child relations. Types of programs
serving infants, toddlers and their families, focusing on the design of optimum environments and
curricula, will be studied. Lecture: 3 hrs. per week. QRIS Aligment: 1. Curriculum and Learning; 2.
Safe, Healthy Infoor and Outdoor Environments; 4. Family and Community Engagement
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
TBD
Devens MA
Infants and Toddlers
January 20 - May 12, 2015
6:30 - 9:15 PM
MassBay Community College
19 Flagg Street
Framingham MA 01702
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 3 4
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Early language and literacy development are the foundation of communicating, reading, and
learning across each developmental domain. A rich vocabulary have been determined to be a
predictor of later reading ability. These skills emerge within the context of the children's
experience both at home and within the early education setting. Join us as we develop strategies
to integrate language and literacy learning experiences within multiple domains and content
areas. QRIS Aligment: 1. Curriculum and Learning 4. Family and Community Engagement
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 5
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for
Infants and Toddlers
This course presents the purpose of early childhood education, major theories, and models of
significant early childhood programs and current issues affecting the field. Students explore
developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood education programs and participate in
12 hours of field study. Lecture: 3 hours per week QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning;
2. Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environment; 3. Workforce Qualifications and Professional
Development; 4. Family and Community Engagement; 5. Leadership, Management and
Adminstration
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Fall 2014
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Milford MA
September 2 - December 16, 2014
4:00 - 6:30 PM
MassBay Community College
19 Flagg Street
Framingham MA 01702
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COURSE TITLE
MA Preschool Learning
Guidelines
CEU Course
1.5 Credits
Methods and Materials for
Educators/Therapists:
ART115
College Course
3 Credits
NAEYC Support Course
CEU Course
1 Credits
Observing, Documenting, and
Assessing Young Children:
EDUC2405
College Course
3 Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
This course is designed to provide early childhood education professionals with the knowledge
and skills to each each content area accoding to the preschool learning guidelines, or state
standards. The modules as part of the course on the preschool learning experiences will explain
eaxh part of the standard and give exaples of how to teach the standard within an integrated
curriculum. QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
A hands-on introduction to a variety of methods, materials, and techniques used for therapy or
for teaching the visual arts in the Pre-K-12 or therapy environment, including (among others)
collage, stained glass, crafts, and basic printmaking. Studio fee. QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum
and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
This course covers the process of NAEYC Accreditation, the tools used to build and measure
quality, and the Quality Standards. QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning 5. Leadership,
Management and Administration
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 6 7 8
Assessment is an integral part of the total picture of early childhood and youth education.
Information gathered through informed observation and other ways guides the countless
decisions at the heart of solid and appropriate instruction and intervention. Systematic and
intensive assessment information collection informs instruction and promotes children's learning.
Students will gain knowledge of both formal and authentic assessment techniques helping them
to become competent teachers. Pre-requisite: PSYC1002 QRIS: Alignment: 1. Curriculum and
Learning; 3. Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development; 4. Family and Community
Engagement
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Online
October 7 - December 2, 2014
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January 24, 31, February. 7, 14,
and 28, 2015
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Anna Maria College
50 Sunset Lane
Paxton MA 01612
October 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2014
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Cottage Children's Center
197 Union Street
Marlboro MA 01752
Spring2015
Becker College
61 Sever Street
Worcester MA 01609
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 6
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences,
Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
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COURSE TITLE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
PreK Literacy and the
Commmon Core Standards:
EDUC3006
College Course
3 Credits
This course will provide literacy leadership and guidance on standard-based curriculum and
research-based methods of literacy instruction. Using the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
for English Language Arts & Literacy, appropriate standards and developmentally appropriate
practices will be examined in order to develop and create meaningful activities for young children
with and without special needs. The use of on-going assessment to gauge progress in developing
the foundations of reading, writing, speaking and listening and language development will be
examined to help inform curriculum development. QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning;
3. Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January - May 2015
Project Wildlife - Growing Up
WILD
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Room to Grow: Improving
Infant Toddler Spaces
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5 7
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
This curriculum from Mass Wildlife and Fisheries contains content and activities connecting
children with the study of nature and the local environment QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and
Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
A well-developed physical environment supports high quality care for infants and toddlers. The
training includes images, strategies and activities that merge thoughtful space design with high
quality program design to foster positive relationships, promote age-appropriate learning, health,
hygiene and safety, and to support high quality care. QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning;
2. Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments
Science: ED307
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 3 7
Areas of Alignment: Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Teaching strategies that focus upon exploration, discovery, problem solving, experimentation.
Piagetian theory. Addresses nationally recognized science education curriculum guidelines
Fieldwork: 10 hrs. Prerequisite: Admitted into Stage ll. QRIS: Aligment: Curriculum and Learning
Sensory Processing and Your
Curriculum
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5 6 7
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Preschool STE Standards
In this course we will review the sensory processing disorder and explore the environment
considerations that teachers must make for children who respond differently to sensory input.
We will discover easy, inexpensive and engaging activities that can easily be incorporated into
your curriculum that connect to preschool guidelines and Common Core Standards. QRIS
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Fitchburg State Unviersity
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg MA 01420
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Infants and Toddlers
May 2, 2015
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
BASS Pro Shop
1 Bass Pro Drive
Foxborough MA 02035
November 1, 2014
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Leominster MA 01453
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Fall 2014
Worcester State University
486 Chandler Street
Worcester MA 01602
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
TBD
Concord MA
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Online
June 2015
Aligment: 1. Curriculum and Learning
Strategies To Spark A Love of
Reading
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Strong Directors, Skilled Staff
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Students with Emotional and
Autism Spectrum Disorders:
SPED2950
College Course
3 Credits
Terrific Toddlers: Building
Self-Esteem While Guiding
Challenging Behaviors
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 5
This online course focuses on embedding language arts into all curricula and adopting successful
methods and materials to boost an enthusiasm and mastery of reading by young children 5 - 8
years old.QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning; 4. Family and Community Engagement
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5 7
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks
This training is for Directors, Supervisors, and anyone who currently manages or aspires to
manage adults. Improve your interactive skills, strenghten time management, and communicate
more effectively. Learn about working on your career, and mentoring others to success. Discover
concrete tools to support program improvement, and learn to complete an IPDP and create a
Program Improvement Plan. QRIS Alignment: 3. Workforce Qualifications and Professional
Development; 5. Leadership, Management and Administration
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
This course will explore emotional disturbances and autism spectrum disorders including an
overview of related educational theories and interventions. Teacher candidates will examine
these through historical context, assessment approaches, developmental risk factors, and
instructional interventions for multiple settings. Supportive technology and other evidencebased approaches to assist students with communication and behavior intervention will be
addressed. A pre-practicum of 5 hours is required. QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning;
2. Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environment-ADD; 4. Family and Community Engagement
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 6 7
It is well known that toddlers may exhibit challenging behavior. Educators will learn creative
strategies to guide the challenging behaviors of toddlers in their programs. They will explore
toddler development, designing a safe environment, and establishing trusting relationships.
Participants will also learn about positive approaches to handling the "normal yet difficult"
behaviors of toddlers. QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning
March
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Westboro MA 01582
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Fall 2014
Fitchburg State University
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg MA 01420
Infants and Toddlers
TBD
Marlboro MA
Course Language: English
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
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COURSE TITLE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Training Academy CDA
Credential Training for Centers
CEU Course
12 Credits
Training Academy CDA
Credential Training for Family
Child Care
CEU Course
12 Credits
Understanding Bullying and
Prevention Strategies
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Using the Early Learning
Guidelines for Infants and
Toddlers
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 6
Areas of Alignment: Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course offers comprehensive training covering the six Competency Goals and the 13
Functional Areas of content required for the CDA for Center Providers.QRIS Alignment: 1.
Curriculum and Learning; 2. Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environment; 3. Workforce
Qualiafications and Professional Development; 4. Family and Community Engagement; 5.
Leadership, Management and Adminstration
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Online
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
This course offers comprehensive training covering the six Competency Goals and the 13
Functional Areas of content required for the CDA for Family Child Care Providers. QRIS Alignment:
1. Curriculum and Learning; 2. Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environment; 3. Workforce
Qualiafications and Professional Development; 4. Family and Community Engagement; 5.
Leadership, Management and Adminstration
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
Online
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
May 1, 2015
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
In this training, we explore the causes of bullying behavior. Discuss steps to prevent and stop
bullying. Learn to create a positive, authentic community that encourages and values
communication, empathy, and support while teaching children healthier and more appropriate
strategies for conflict resolution. Discover concrete, implementable strategies, useful games, and
helpful tools. Craft a plan to create a strong, bully-free program culture. Meets QRIS
requirements for strategies to support open-ended conversations, sharing of ideas, problemsolving techniques, and positive peer interactions in standard 1b.2.2 (OST) and conflict resolution
and mediation techniques in standard 1b.3.3 (OST).
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 3
The first three years of life are a tine of rapid brain development and learning. Knowledge of how
to support learning and put this into practice is critically important for infants and toddlers to
reach their optimal potential. Join us as we look at the foundational elements of infant and
toddler care by exploring The Early Leaning Guideline for Infants and Toddlers. Activities will
include an exploration of brain development, relationships, and learning activities designed to
support learning for infants and toddlers by using the EGL. QRIS Alignment: 1. Curriculum and
Learning
YWCA
1 Salem Square
Worcester MA 01608
Infants and Toddlers
TBD
Worcester MA
Course Language: Spanish
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
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Using the Massachusetts
Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5
Areas of Alignment: Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
The Massachusetts Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences reflect the Department of Early
Education & Care's commitment to quality. Research on brain development supports the value of
high quality early childhood education programs for young children. The guidelines are aligned
with the 2013 revised Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for PRe-K through grade 12. The
Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) promote the use of the MA Guidelines for
Preschool Learning Experiences ti inform curriculum. In this 5 hr. training, participants will review
the principles and structure of the guidelines. Participants willconduct observations and review
scenarios to explore the guidelines and plan curriculum that builds on children's interest, skills,
and experiences.
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Preschoolers
Spring2015
Worcester MA
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
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EEC Region 3: Northeast MA: North Shore Community College
1 Ferncroft Road LE-217, Danvers, MA 01923
http://r3p.northshore.edu
North Shore Community College (NSCC) is the lead agent for the Educator and Provider Support grant in Northeastern MA. NSCC provides professional development coursework
and support services such as technical assistance and coaching and mentoring to educators and providers in EEC mixed delivery system. NSCC supports educators and providers
in the following cities and towns:
Amesbury
Groveland
Nahant
Wakefield
Andover
Hamilton
Newbury
Waltham
Arlington
Haverhill
Newburyport
Watertown
Bedford
Ipswich
Newton
Wenham
Belmont
Lawrence
North Andover
West Newbury
Beverly
Lexington
North Reading
Westford
Billerica
Lincoln
Peabody
Wilmington
Boxford
Lowell
Reading
Winchester
Burlington
Lynn
Rockport
Woburn
Carlisle
Lynnfield
Rowley
Chelmsford
Malden
Salem
Danvers
Manchester
Salisbury
Dracut
Marblehead
Saugus
Dunstable
Medford
Stoneham
Essex
Melrose
Swampscott
Everett
Merrimac
Tewksbury
Georgetown
Methuen
Topsfield
Gloucester
Middleton
Tyngsboro
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
For more information regarding EEC
funded professional development
services in Northeast MA or to register
for a course contact:
Kathy Gallo
781-593-6722 x6249
kgallo@northshore.edu
http://r3p.northshore.edu
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Adapting for Sensory Integration
Challenges in Early Childhood
Settings
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Description: Sensory Processing (also referred to as sensory integration or SI) is a
term that is used to describe the way the nervous system gets messages from the senses
and converts them into appropriate motor and behavioral responses. Sensory Processing
Disorder (SPD) refers to a condition that exits when signals do not get organized into
appropriate responses. It has been referred to as a neurological “traffic jam”. One research
study states that 1 in every 6 children experience sensory symptoms that affect aspects of
everyday life functions (Ben-Sasson, Caerter, Briggs-Gowen, 2009).In this course
participants will explore methods that early childhood educators can incorporate into their
programs that support and build resiliency in children with SPD. QRIS Category 1:
Curriculum and Learning- 1B Teacher-Child Relationships and Interactions
Preschoolers
April 25, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
TBD
Newton MA
Learning Objectives: Participants will:
Define Sensory Integration and Sensory Processing Disorder, Identify strategies for adapting
early childhood environments to support children with SPD, Illustrate approaches for
developing curriculum for children with SPD, and Analyze the components of a sensory diet
Administration in Early Childhood
Programs: EDU 252
College Course
3 Credits
Ayudando a Infantes y Ninos a
Desarrollar Habilidades Sociales
(Helping Infants and Toddlers
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
This course is part of the Emerging Leaders in ECE collaboration between North Shore,
Northern Essex and Middlesex Community Colleges. Admission to this course is restricted
to participants in the Emerging Leaders program. See details at www.northshore.edu/r3p.
Addresses the following State and National Early Childhood Professional Preparation
Standards: EEC Primary Core Competency Area 8: Professionalism and Leadership
EEC Early Childhood Education Category of Study: 10.Child Care Policy; 11. Supervision or
Staff Development in Early Childhood Education; 13.Child Care Administration
MA QRIS Standard(s): 3. Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development; 4. Family
and Community Engagement; 5. Leadership, Management, and Administration
NAEYC Standards: 2. Building Family and Community Relationships; 4. Using
Developmentally Effective Approaches; 6. Becoming a Professional
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 3 4 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Este curso proporcionará a los educadores / proveedores que hablan Español con
capacitación sobre cómo trabajar con bebés y niños pequeños a desarrollar habilidades
sociales necesarias para relacionarse positivamente con otras personas en su mundo, así
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Summer 2015
School Age (5-8 yrs)
April 11, 2015
10:00 AM - 12:30PM
Middlesex Community College
Online
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Develop Social Skills)
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
como estrategias para reconocer y estimular los comportamientos de cuidado que los
bebés y niños pequeños presentan. Alinea a QRIS Normas 1B.2.1, 1B.4.1, 1B.4.2 (Cuido de
Niños en Familia) y 1B3.1 (Basada en los Centros y la Escuela.)
Behavior Management
College Course
3 Credits
CDA Professional Portfolio: ECE122
College Course
3 Credits
CDA Professional Portfolio: ECE122
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 7
Areas of Alignment: Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
To assist the Early Childhood educator to understand the behavior of young children and to
develop a plan to optimize classroom communication and discipline. Emphasizes methods
and strategies that improve classroom communication and discipline while also building the
child's self-image. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Core competencies addressed: 2.Guiding
and Interacting with Children and Youth 3. Partnering with Families and Communities 6.
Observation, Assessment, and Documentation This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1:
Curriculum and Learning, 2: Safe Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments, 4: Family and
Community Engagement
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 3 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Pre: ECE101, Co: ECE120
This course is designed to assist preschool teachers and family child care providers in the
process of CDA credentialing, with a primary focus on the successful development and
completion of a Professional Portfolio. Emphasis will also be placed on each of the thirteen
CDA Functional Areas and six Competency Goal areas to ensure a clear understanding of
them. Attention will also be placed on oral interview and test taking strategies. This course
aligns with QRIS Standard 3: Workforce Development and Professional Qualifications and 5:
Leadership, Administration and Management.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course is designed to assist preschool teachers and family child care providers in the
process of CDA credentialing, with a primary focus on the successful development and
completion of a Professional Portfolio. Emphasis will also be placed on each of the thirteen
CDA Functional Areas and six Competency Goal areas to ensure a clear understanding of
them. Attention will also be placed on oral interview and test taking strategies. This course
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Rogers School
43 Highland Street
Lowell MA 01840
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
February 5 - April 30, 2015
6:30 - 10:00 PM
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
January - May, 2015
Online
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
January - May, 2015
6:15 - 9:45 PM
Newton Community Service Center
492 Waltham Street
West Newton MA 02465
North Shore Community College
1 Ferncroft Road
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
aligns with QRIS Standard 3: Workforce Development and Professional Qualifications and 5:
Leadership, Administration and Management. Pre: ECE101, Co: ECE120
Challenges in Learning and
Development: ED 5710G
College Course
4 Credits
Child Growth and Development:
ECE101
College Course
3 Credits
Child Growth and Development:
ECE101
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course provides an overview of the challenges that students with moderate disabilities
encounter in their personal, social, and academic lives. Beginning with descriptions of
typical development, the class will explore how disabilities are identified, what necessary
steps are taken to refer students for evaluations in the Special Education process, and
research-based accommodations and interventions including the use of assistive
technology devices. State and federal laws as well as an overview of local and national
support agencies are also reviewed. This is a graduate level course. This course aligns with
QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and Learning, 2: Safe Healthy Indoor and Outdoor
Environments, 4: Family and Community Engagement
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 5 6
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks
Course material will be dealt with through lecture/discussions, workshops, observations,
and field work and should enable the student to: observe and record children's behavior;
describe stages children go through in the major areas of growth and discuss appropriate
methods of guiding behavior at each stage; discuss major developmental and learning
theories; defend the value of play and design play experiences to enhance growth at each
developmental stage. This course aligns to QRIS Standards 1: Curriculum and Learning and
3: Workforce Development and Professional Qualifications.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Course material will be dealt with through lecture/discussions, workshops, observations,
and field work and should enable the student to: observe and record children's behavior;
describe stages children go through in the major areas of growth and discuss appropriate
methods of guiding behavior at each stage; discuss major developmental and learning
theories; defend the value of play and design play experiences to enhance growth at each
developmental stage. This course aligns to QRIS Standards 1: Curriculum and Learning and
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Danvers MA 01923
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
September 6 - December 13, 2014
6:00 - 9:30 PM
Merrimack College
315 Turnpike Street
North Andover MA 01845
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January - March, 2015
Online
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
September - December 2014
Online
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Note: Dates are subject to change
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Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
July - September 2014
6:00 - 10:00 PM
3: Workforce Development and Professional Qualifications.
Child Growth and Development:
ECE101
College Course
3 Credits
Child Growth and Development
College Course
3 Credits
Children on the Autism Spectrum
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Course material will be dealt with through lecture/discussions, workshops, observations,
and field work and should enable the student to: observe and record children's behavior;
describe stages children go through in the major areas of growth and discuss appropriate
methods of guiding behavior at each stage; discuss major developmental and learning
theories; defend the value of play and design play experiences to enhance growth at each
developmental stage. This course aligns to QRIS Standards 1: Curriculum and Learning and
3: Workforce Development and Professional Qualifications.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This is an introductory course designed for those currently working with young children.
Students will study the process of child growth and development from the prenatal period
through early childhood and also the societal context in which it occurs. Readings,
discussions and assignments will focus on the practical applications of developmental
theories as well as the uniqueness of rates and patterns of growth with implications for
guidance of children in the home, school and peer group contexts. This course meets the
Child Growth and Development requirements for EEC Teacher Certification. This course
aligns with QRIS Standard 1 Curriculum and Learning and Standard 3B. Program Staff
Qualifications and Professional Development.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
With 1 in 68 children in the US being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Centers
for Disease Control, 2014) it is increasingly important for early childhood educators to learn
more about supporting children with autism. This webinar will provide participants with
detailed information including typical behaviors and interaction styles of a child with ASD
and the challenges and stressors to the family with a child with ASD. Participants will
examine examples of adaptations to communication, environment, and interactions to
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
North Shore Community College
300 Broad Street
Lynn MA 01901
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January - May 2015
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January 7, 14, and 21, 2015
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Northern Essex Community
College
100 Elliott Street
Haverhill MA 01830
Webinar
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Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
February 28, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
support the inclusion of a child with ASD and will receive a collection of resources for use in
your early childhood program. This webinar is given in three 90-minutes sessions, plus a
homework assignment between sessions 1 and 2. Participants will: Describe characteristics
of ASD including assessment methods and diagnosis of ASD; Identify early signs of ASD
including Autism, PDD-NOS, and Aspergers; List resources to support further learning about
ASD and to share with families; Describe the stages and goals of communication for a child
with ASD; Describe alternative types of communication that can be used with children with
ASD; Describe typical environmental challenges for children with ASD and identify
strategies to meet these challenges within a child care program; Plan for adaptations to
interactions and communications to support children with ASD in a child care program; List
the health and safety issues of children with ASD and describe strategies and resources for
families whose children have ASD; Identify the stressors and challenges for families of
children with ASD and measures providers can take to support these families. Alignment to
the QRIS - Teacher Child Relationships
Children Under Stress
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Investigadores de la Universidad de Michigan han identificado que el estrés de niños es una
de las cinco preocupaciones pincipales de la salud infantil (C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
2010). Algun tipo de estrés es normal y a veces hasta saludable ya que nos da
oportunidades para superarlo, como el miedo a la oscuridad y encontrar estrategias para
manejar ese miedo. Estrés en moderación apoya el aprendizaje (documento). Sin embargo,
cuando el estrés causa un inbalance en la vida de un niño, puede causar consecuencias
negativas a lo largo de la vida del niño. Los niños reaccionan de diferntes maneras a estrés.
En este curso, nosotros identificaremos algunas de las causas de estrés extremo en los
niños como perder a un ser querido, enfermedad, pobreza, abuso, ser testigos de
violencia, y otros tipos de traumas. Los participantes revisaran las distintas estrategias para
ayudar a los niños pequeños a manejar el estrés crónico.
Los participantes podran: Identificar la diferencia entre estrés saludable y el estrés dañino
para los niños. Examinar los síntomas del estrés en los niños pequeños. Discutir estrategias
para ayudar a los niños a superar los resultados negativos causados por el estrés.
Identificar recursos para apoyar a los educadores que trabajan con niños que tienen estrés
en sus vidas. QRIS Category 3: Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development: 3B
Program Staff Qualification and Professional Development. Adapting for Sensory
Integration Challenges in Early Childhood Settings- QRIS
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
TBD
Peabody MA
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ADDRESSED
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Note: Dates are subject to change
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January 24 - March 28, 2015
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
SI) is a term that is used to describe the way the nervous system gets messages from the
senses and converts them into appropriate motor and behavioral responses. Sensory
Processing Disorder (SPD) refers to a condition that exits when signals do not get organized
into appropriate responses. It has been referred to as a neurological “traffic jam”. One
research study states that 1 in every 6 children experience sensory symptoms that affect
aspects of everyday life functions
Computer Literacy for Educational
Professionals: EDU407/ Technology
in 21st Centery Classrooms:
EDU788N
College Course
3 Credits
Construyendo Fundaciones Libres
de Prejuicios /Building Bias-Free
Foundations
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This is a combined undergraduate and graduate level course. This course will provide the
professional educator with an introduction to the use of computers in education. Through
hands-on experiences with computer hardware and related software, each participant will
gain a general literacy in the area. This course deals with such topics as: history of
computers, simple programming, computer language, evaluation of educational programs,
artificial intelligence, and ethical problems. This course satisfies the Competency-based
Skills Core requirement in computer literacy. Three lecture hours per week. Elective. This
course aligns with QRIS Standards: 1. Curriculum and Learning and 3. Workforce
Development and Professional Qualifications.
Course Objectives:
1. Students will learn to use web-based and computer-based applications to introduce and
reinforce content-related vocabulary to preK – 3 students, including English language
learners (ELLs). 2. Students will learn how to evaluate appropriate internet and software
applications and understand how their choices influence different students in different
ways.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5 7
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning
Experiences, Preschool STE Standards
Educadores participarán en actividades interactivas relacionadas a apoyar a los niños
jóvenes diversos y recibirán currículo y estrategias para fomentar un ambiente de
aprendizaje inclusivo y multicultural. Cumplirá QRIS Area 1: Currículo y Aprendizaje
Los objectivos del curso son: Ampliar su conocimiento y comprensión de conceptos clave
de la diversidad y cómo se relacionan con su trabajo; Desarrollar las habilidades y las
mejores prácticas para manejar efectivamente las situaciones relacionadas con la
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Salem State University
352 Lafayette Street
Salem MA 01970
Preschoolers
October 25, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
North Shore Community College
1 Ferncroft Road
Danvers MA 01923
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AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
October 2014 - May 2015
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
diversidad; Ayudar a fomentar relaciones positivas con los niños y las familias en su
programa educativo.
Contextualized ESL 1
CEU Course
Up to 5 CEUs Credits
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 3 5
English as a Second Language class with reading, writing and activities related to Early
Childhood Education concepts. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and
Learning and 4: Family and Community Engagement
Contextualized ESL 1
CEU Course
Up to 5 CEUs Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 4 8
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early Learning
Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
English as a Second Language class with reading, writing and activities related to Early
Childhood Education concepts. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and
Learning and 4: Family and Community Engagement
Contextualized ESL 1
CEU Course
Up to 5 CEUs Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 4 8
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early Learning
Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
English as a Second Language class with reading, writing and activities related to Early
Childhood Education concepts. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and
Learning and 4: Family and Community Engagement
Contextualized ESL 2
CEU Course
Up to 5 CEUs Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 4 8
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early Learning
Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
English as a Second Language class with reading, writing and activities related to Early
Childhood Education concepts. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and
Learning and 4: Family and Community Engagement
Contextualized ESL 2
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 4 8
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early Learning
Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
English as a Second Language class with reading, writing and activities related to Early
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
North Shore Community College
300 Broad Street
Lynn MA 01901
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
October 2014 - May 2015
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Lowell Public Schools
43 Rogers Street
Lowell MA 01852
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
October 2014 - May 2015
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Northern Essex Community
College
Riverwalk or Technology Center
Lawrence or Haverhill MA 01840
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
October 2014 - May 2015
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
North Shore Community College
300 Broad Street
Lynn MA 01901
Infants and Toddlers
October 2014 - May 2015
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CEU Course
Up to 5 CEUs Credits
Childhood Education concepts. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and
Learning and 4: Family and Community Engagement
Preschoolers
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Contextualized ESL 2
CEU Course
Up to 5 CEUs Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 4 8
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early Learning
Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
English as a Second Language class with reading, writing and activities related to Early
Childhood Education concepts. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and
Learning and 4: Family and Community Engagement
Contextualized ESL 3
CEU Course
Up to 5 CEUs Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 4 8
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences Early Learning
Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
English as a Second Language class with reading, writing and activities related to Early
Childhood Education concepts. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and
Learning and 4: Family and Community Engagement
Contextualized ESL 4
CEU Course
Up to 5 CEUs Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 4 8
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early Learning
Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Englis h as a Second Language class with reading, writing and activities related to Early
Childhood Education concepts. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and
Learning and 4: Family and Community Engagement
Creating an Environment Rich in
Language and Literacy Experiences
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 4 8
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early Learning
Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
In this CEU course we will identify how conversations support children’s construction of
knowledge and explore strategies to incorporate language and literacy in all the learning
centers throughout your program. You will also discover how to support families in creating
language and literacy environments at home. This course supports QRIS Standards 1A.
Curriculum, Assessment and Diversity, and 1B. Teacher-Child Relationship and Interactions.
Lowell Public Schools
43 Rogers Street
lowell MA 01852
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
October 2014 - May 2015
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Northern Essex Community
College
Riverwalk or Technology Center
Lawrence or Haverhill MA 01840
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
October 2014 - May 2015
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
North Shore Community College
300 Broad Street
Lynn MA 01901
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
October 2014 - May 2015
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
North Shore Community College
300 Broad Street
Lynn MA 01901
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
May 9, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
TBD
Course Language: English
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
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Curriculum for School Age
Educators: HUS114A
College Course
1 Credits
Curriculum in EC Programs: EDU
101
College Course
3 Credits
Day Care Teaching and
Administration with Field
Experiences: EDU319A/ Principles
and Practices of Day Care: EDU819
College Course
COURSE DESCRIPTION
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Participation in workshops, classroom discussions, self-reflection, fieldwork and other
projects should enable students to: apply principles of curriculum development to planning
for children ages 6-12 (i.e., goal setting, design developmentally appropriate experiences
and the teaching/learning contexts in which they occur, scheduling); select, plan, and carry
out activities in all curricular areas in school-age child care; develop activities and
environments based on knowledge of primary-age children’s needs and interests and of
diverse populations, including children with special needs; and discuss the role of the staff
person in designing and implementing curriculum. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1:
Curriculum and Learning.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
This course will explore the creative experiences for young children through awareness of
children's individual interests, strengths and needs. Students will learn to plan and modify
activities based on children's individual needs, inclusion and the environment. Major areas
to be explored are: English language arts, reading readiness, math, science, technology,
history, social science, and health education. These major areas will be reflected in
coursework and discussions based on the Massachusetts Department of Education Pre-K
Standards and Experiences. Prerequisite: PSY 122 Addresses the following State and
National Early Childhood Professional Preparation Standards: EEC Primary Core
Competency Area 5: Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum; EEC Early
Childhood Education Category of Study: 3. Curriculum for Early Childhood Settings; MA
QRIS Standard(s): 1. Curriculum and Learning; 3. Workforce Qualifications and Professional
Development
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5 7
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning
Experiences, Preschool STE Standards
This is a combined undergraduate and graduate level course. EDU319A: Comprehensive
and practical day care organization, teaching, and administration are examined as essential
elements in stimulating optimal development of the child. Learning through exploration
and inquiry in a warm, family-oriented environment places the welfare of the child at the
center of an educational process involving the child and his/her parents. A regular feature
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
October - November 2014
Online
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Spring 2015
6:00 - 8:45 PM
Middlesex Community College Bedford Campus
591 Springs Road
Bedford MA 01730
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
September 13 - December 6, 2014
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Salem State University
352 Lafayette Street
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3 Credits
of this course will be guest lectures and demonstrations by successful professional
educators in day care. Three lecture hours per week and occasional field experiences.
Satisfies MA Department of Early Education & Care (EEC) requirements for teacherdirector. EDU819: This course will examine different models of day care, the laws regulating
centers, staffing concerns, management procedures, and effective programming. Students
will identify goals and objectives of day care practices, become familiar with the necessary
arrangements for establishing a center, and develop criteria for quality day care. Guest
lecturers and media presentations will supplement class lectures and discussions. This
course aligns with QRIS Standards: 1: Curriculum and Learning, 2: Safe, Healthy Indoor and
Outdoor Environment, and 5: Leadership, Administration and Management.
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Salem MA 01970
Course Objectives:
1. Students will explore theories of child development to understand how children learn
and to inform developmentally appropriate curriculum and teaching practice.
2. Students will learn how to communicate with and direct personnel
3. Students will learn about developmentally appropriate environments.
4. Students will learn about curriculum planning and scheduling
5. Students will learn about health, nutrition and staff/parent responsibilities
6. Students will learn how to communicate with and engage families
Developing Word and World
Knowledge in Preschool: Meaningful
Talk in the Classroom
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 4 5 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences
This workshop focuses on supporting the development of vocabulary through hands-on
experiences using a variety of strategies. The role of book reading will also be discussed
and strategies for contextualizing vocabulary demonstrated.
QRIS Standard Alignment: Standard 1. Curriculum and Learning
Standard 4. Family and Community Engagement
Diversity and Social Justice: EDU
2130C
College Course
4 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 5
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning
Experiences
This course will focus on issues of diversity and social justice within the context of PreK-12
education. Its purpose is to develop theoretical, conceptual, pedagocial, and curricular
foudations for supporting issues of equity and access as well as understanding the sociohistorical context and current situation of historically marginzalized invidivuals, groups, and
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
October 18, 2014
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Salem State University
352 Lafayette Street
Salem MA 01970
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
January 20 - May 12, 2015
6:00 - 9:30 PM
Merrimack College
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people. Themes will include urban education, immigration and English langauge status, and
special education. Students will examine both systemics and curricular approaches within
educational settings to develop a conceptual framework as well as the practical implication
of these themes and issues. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 4: Family and
Community Engagement and 5. Leadership, Administration and Management
Enhancing Leadership Skills to
Develop Quality Programs
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 3 8
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks
The core focus of this CEU will be on the development of skills and organizational strategies
to support the professional growth of teachers, including observation, feedback,
developing Individualized Professional Development Plans (IDPD’S), supporting change and
running effective team and staff meetings. The importance of developing a clear vision and
the leadership skills to effectively work with a wide range of staff and families will be
emphasized. This course addresses QRIS category 5: Leadership, Administration and
Management
Entendiendo el Autismo
(Understanding Autism)
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Este curso proporcionará a los educadores / proveedores de habla hispana con
conocimientos sobre la forma de definir y describir el autismo. El autismo es una
discapacidad del desarrollo muy complejo que puede resultar en dificultades significativas
en las habilidades verbales y no verbales de comunicación, la interacción social,
comportamiento y capacidad de reproducir e imitar. Alinea a QRIS Normas 3A.4.4 (Cuido de
Niños en Familia) y 3B3.2 (Centro-basada en la Escuela.)
Expressive Learning in Early
Childhood Curriculum
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 5
Areas of Alignment: Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course explores the role of creative expression as a learning tool in the social,
emotional and cognitive development of the young child. Students will gain an
understanding of how to plan and implement activities that integrate the arts of music,
movement, poetry, and dramatic play into the early childhood curriculum. A variety of
materials and resources will be explored to reflect a multicultural teaching approach and
diversity of young learners in a classroom. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1
Curriculum and Learning and Standard 3B. Program Staff Qualifications and Professional
Development.
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
315 Turnpike Street
North Andover MA 01845
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
November 13 - December 4, 2014
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Infants and Toddlers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
March 14, 2015
10:00 AM - 12:30PM
TBD
Haverhill MA 01840
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
May - June 2015
6:00 - 9:50 PM
Northern Essex Community
College
45 Franklin Street
Lawrence MA 01840
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Families, Schools and Communities:
HUS116A
College Course
1 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations , Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
An introduction to change in family structure and demographics, theory to practice in
supporting families, stress and coping in the modern American family, family friendly
practice in Out of School Time (OST)settings, cultural and linguistic diversity, attributes of
highly effective programs, vision and logic models for OST programs, and effective
communication. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 4: Family and Community
Engagement.
Field Placement and Seminar 2 in
ECE: ECE246
College Course
6 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 3
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
Pre: ECE245 or CDA Waiver and ECE102
Through 240 hours of professionally supervised work with children in preschool settings
and weekly on-campus faculty guided seminars, students will learn to: interact with
children in ways that enhance their mental health; formulate constructive relationships
with adults; provide developmentally appropriate experiences for young children, and
design experiences for parents. This course aligns to QRIS Standards 1: Curriculum and
Learning, 3: Workforce Development and Professional Qualifications, 4: Family and
Community Engagement, and 5: Leadership, Administration and Management.
Guiando el Comportamiento de los
ninos (Guiding the Behavior of
Children)
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Preschool STE Standards
Este curso proporcionará a los educadores / proveedores de habla hispana con
capacitación sobre cómo apoyar a las relaciones e interacciones positivas con los niños a
través de interacciones de crianza positivas, cálidas. Este curso incluirá capacitación sobre
cómo prevenir y responder a los comportamientos desafiantes. Alinea a QRIS 1B2.1
estándar (Cuidado de Niños en Familia) y 1B.2.1 (Basados en el Centros.)
Guiding Children’s Behavior: EDU
103
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1
Areas of Alignment: Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course is part of the Emerging Leaders in ECE collaboration between North Shore,
Northern Essex and Middlesex Community Colleges. Admission to this course is restricted
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
February - March 2015
Online
Preschoolers
September - December 2014
6:30 - 8:30 PM
North Shore Community College
300 Broad Street
Lynn MA 01901
December 13, 2014
10:00 AM - 12:30PM
Child Care Circuit Lawrence
190 Hampshire Street
Lawrence MA 01841
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
Spring 2015
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College Course
3 Credits
to participants in the Emerging Leaders program. See details at www.northshore.edu/r3p.
Addresses the following State and National Early Childhood Professional Preparation
Standards: EEC Primary Core Competency Area: #2: Guiding and Interacting with Children
and Youth; EEC Early Childhood Education Category of Study: 4. Child and Classroom
Management MA QRIS Standard(s): 2. Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments
NAEYC Standards: 3. Observing, Documenting, and Assessing Young Children; 4. Using
Developmentally Effective Approaches
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Middlesex Community College
Online
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Fall 2014
6:00 - 8:45 PM
Infants and Toddlers
Spring 2015
6:00 - 8:45 PM
Health, Safety and Nutrition in ECE:
EDU 154
College Course
3 Credits
Infant and Toddler Program
Planning: EDU 103
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
An examination of the objectives, concerns and dynamics of health, nutrition and safety in
relationship to the development of the infant, toddler, and preschooler with an emphasis
on identifying potential problem areas in child care settings including child abuse and
neglect. Topics include Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Standards,
universal precautions, creation of safe environment, as well as the prevention,
identification, and treatment of infectious diseases. First aid techniques appropriate for
childcare are included.
Prerequisite: PSY 122 Child Growth Addresses the following State and National Early
Childhood Professional Preparation Standards: EEC Primary Core Competency Area 4:
Health, Safety, and Nutrition; EEC Early Childhood Education Category of Study: 8. Health
and Safety in Early Childhood; MA QRIS Standard(s): 2. Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor
Environments
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
An examination of the developmental stages of infants and toddlers with a focus on
developmentally appropriate practices for infant/toddler caregivers and different
approaches to infant/toddler care giving. A study of important influences on infant/toddler
development, including the roles and responsibilities of parents and caregivers in creating
high quality, supportive environments. The importance of designing environments and
experiences to enhance growth and development will also be discussed.
Prerequisite: PSY 122
Addresses the following State and National Early Childhood Professional Preparation
Standards: EEC Primary Core Competency Area 7: Program Planning and Development; EEC
Early Childhood Education Category of Study: 7. Infant and Toddler Development, Care, and
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Middlesex Community College Lowell Campus
33 Kearney Square
Lowell MA 01852
Middlesex Community College Bedford Campus
591 Springs Road
Bedford MA 01730
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ADDRESSED
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Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
September 18 - December 11,
2014
6:30 - 10:00 PM
Program Planning; MA QRIS Standard(s): 1. Curriculum and Learning; 2. Safe, Healthy
Indoor and Outdoor Environments
Infants and Toddlers: ED223
College Course
3 Credits
Introduction to CDA: ECE120
College Course
3 Credits
Introduction to CDA: ECE120
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5 6 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Examination of the specialized needs of infants and toddlers with regard to intelligence,
language development, nutrition, motor and social abilities, and parent-child relations.
Types of programs serving infants, toddlers and their families, focusing on the design of
optimum environments and curricula, will be studied. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Core
Competencies Addressed: 1.Understanding the Growth and Core Development of Children
and Youth. 2. Guiding and Interacting with Children and Youth 3. Partnering with Families
and Communities 5. Learning environments and Implementing Curriculum 6. Observation,
Assessment, and Documentation. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and
Learning, 2: Safe Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 5 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Pre: ECE101 Co: ECE122
This course is designed to assist early childhood teachers and child care providers to gain a
better understanding of developmentally appropriate practices in the field of early
childhood education, with an emphasis on the 13 CDA Functional Areas. Students will gain
confidence and competence in their work with young children as they reflect upon what
works well and what practices they may need to change. This course aligns with QRIS
Standard 1: Curriculum and Learning, 2: Safe, healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments
and 3: Family and Community Engagement.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5 7
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning
Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers, Preschool STE Standards
Pre: ECE101 Co: ECE122
This course is designed to assist early childhood teachers and child care providers to gain a
better understanding of developmentally appropriate practices in the field of early
childhood education, with an emphasis on the 13 CDA Functional Areas. Students will gain
confidence and competence in their work with young children as they reflect upon what
works well and what practices they may need to change. This course aligns with QRIS
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Newton Community Service Center
492 Waltham Street
West Newton MA 02465
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
January - May, 2015
Online
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
January - May, 2015
6:15 - 9:45 PM
North Shore Community College
1 Ferncroft Road
Danvers MA 01923
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Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Fall 2014
6:00 - 8:45 PM
Infants and Toddlers
September 3 - October 23, 2014
Standard 1: Curriculum and Learning, 2: Safe, healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments
and 3: Family and Community Engagement.
Introduction to Sociology: SOC 101
College Course
3 Credits
Learning Environments for Infants
and Toddlers
College Course
3 Credits
Lifespan Development: HD 2140C
College Course
4 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5 7
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning
Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers, Preschool STE Standards
An introduction to the sociological perspective which emphasizes the effect of society on
human behavior. Major concepts covered include race, culture, wealth, poverty, and social
class, education, the family and social change. This course is conceptualized for teachers
working in child care settings. Prerequisite(s): Placement above or successful completion of
ENG 060 and eligible for ENG 101. NOTE: SOC 101 is pre-requisite for Sociology and Family.
This course aligns with QRIS Standard 3. Workforce Development and Professional
Qualifications, 4: Family and Community Engagement
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 3
This course is part of the Emerging Leaders in ECE collaboration between North Shore,
Northern Essex and Middlesex Community Colleges. Admission to this course is restricted
to participants in the Emerging Leaders program. See details at www.northshore.edu/r3p.
The focus of this course is on the unique requirements of caring for infants and toddlers in
group settings. Students will examine the criteria as advocated by the National Association
for the Education of Young Children. Course content explores quality care for this age
group, outlines growth and development for infants and toddlers, and helps participants
develop concrete curriculum activities. Other topics addressed are appropriate equipment,
safety issues, observation techniques and behavior management approaches. This course
aligns with QRIS Standard 2: Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments and Standard
3B. Program Staff Qualifications and Professional Development
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course focuses on the physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes that occur through
the normal lifespan. An introduction to current research and theories used to explain
human growth and change is included. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum
and Learning.
Course Language: English
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Middlesex Community College Lowell Campus
33 Kearney Square
Lowell MA 01852
Northern Essex Community
College
100 Elliott Street
Haverhill MA 01830
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
September 6 - December 13, 2014
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Merrimack College
315 Turnpike Street
North Andover MA 01845
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Math and Science in Early Childhood
Curriculum
College Course
3 Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 4
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks
This course is part of the Emerging Leaders in ECE collaboration between North Shore,
Northern Essex and Middlesex Community Colleges. Admission to this course is restricted
to participants in the Emerging Leaders program. See details at www.northshore.edu/r3p.
This course is designed to introduce the content and methods of teaching math and science
in early childhood. Students will develop skills in planning and presenting curriculum in
these content areas. Emphasis will be placed on establishing a learning environment which
encourages problem solving and the mastery of basic skills through concrete activities and
manipulative materials. Student will also explore an integrated approach to curriculum by
connecting math and science concepts to other areas of knowledge. This course aligns with
QRIS Standard 1 Curriculum and Learning and Standard 3B. Program Staff Qualifications
and Professional Development.
Philosophy, Ethics, and Teaching:
EDU 604
College Course
30 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences,
Preschool STE Standards
This course examines historical and philosophical roots of curriculum and pedagogy for
Leadership, Management and Administration in today's schools. Every effort is made to
relate past to present and view contemporary issues in historical perspective. Teachers are
challenged to apply principles and ethical standards in classrooms and develop own
coherent philosophy of education. Primary competency area 8: Professionalism and
Leadership. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 4: Family and Community Engagement
and 5.Leadership, Administration and Management.
Practicum or EDU590 Internship:
EDU 589
College Course
30 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences
The practicum is a full-time -12 week supervised assignment in appropriate school setting
to develop competencies in Curriculum and Learning, Safety, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor
Environments, Family and Community Engagement , and Leadership, Management, and
Administration skills. Student must complete a minimum of 360 clock hours. Supervising
practitioner and college program supervisor give each candidate guidance and supervision
during the placement. Students develop a teaching log and complete a Preservice
Performance Assessment. The supervising practitioner provides daily support and
feedback. The college program supervisor visits candidates through experience to
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January 15 - March 15, 2015
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
January 6 - March 31, 2015
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Northern Essex Community
College
100 Elliott Street
Haverhill MA 01830
Gordon College- Lynn campus
120 Munroe Street
Lynn MA 01902
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
April - June 2015
TBD
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September 8 - December 15, 2014
6:30 - 9: 20 PM
observe,provide feedback and conduct three-way conferences. All Primary competency
areas are met during this capstone program. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1:
Curriculum and Learning, 2: Safe Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments, 3: Workforce
Development and Professional Qualifications, 4: Family and Community Engagement and 5.
Leadership, Administration and Management.
Preschool Curriculum
College Course
3 Credits
Principles and Fundamentals of
Special Education: EDU 203/ EDG
790: Introduction to Special
Education
College Course
3 college credits :
undergraduate credit for Bachelor
of Science degree
OR
graduate credit for Master of
Education degree Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations MA Curriculum Frameworks Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences Preschool STE Standards Early English Language Development
Standards
This course is designed to prepare students to plan a developmentally appropriate
curriculum for the early childhood classroom. We will examine how the child's cognitive
growth and development is enhanced through language arts, mathematics, science, health,
the arts and the social sciences. Students will design activities and learning environments
that consider the whole child and respect individual differences in children's growth. This
course aligns with QRIS Standard 1 Curriculum and Learning and Standard 3B. Program Staff
Qualifications and Professional Development.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
This is a combined undergraduate and graduate level course. Description EDU203:
This course prepares students to effectively teach children with special needs including
both high and low incidence disabilities. Students will learn teaching and assessment
methods appropriate to inclusive classrooms. Students will develop the skills to collaborate
successfully with special education teachers and related service providers. Students will
understand their role in identifying children in need of further services, participating in
meetings, and collecting needed data. Three lecture hours and one hour of fieldwork per
week. Required of all Education majors, Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School
concentrations. Additional Information:
A. Objectives:
1. Students will learn how to adapt instructional techniques, materials, and assessments
appropriate to general education to meet the needs of students receiving special education
with particular emphasis on differentiated instruction and universal design for learning.
2. Students will demonstrate their ability to participate in the referral, diagnostic, eligibility,
and individualized educational program (IEP) development process.
3. Students will develop the skills to create successful working partnerships with special
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Northern Essex Community
College
45 Franklin Street
Lawrence MA 01840
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January 17- May 2, 2015
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Salem State University
352 Lafayette Street
Salem MA 01970
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School Age (9-14 yrs)
April - May 2015
Online
education teachers, related service providers and parents of children with special needs.
B. QRIS Standards Alignment: 1. Curriculum and Learning and 2. Family and Community
Principles and Practices of School
Age: HUS112A
College Course
1 Credits
Prosocial Guidance: ECE116
College Course
3 Credits
Reading, Writing, and Child
Development in Early Childhood:
EDU 742A
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 5 6 7
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning
Experiences, Preschool STE Standards
An introduction to styles of supervision, professional development and MA Quality Rating
and Improvement System(QRIS) standards, characteristics of adult learners, emotional
intelligence in the workplace, School Age Care Environmental Rating Scale
(SACERS)measurement tools, and MA Early Education and Care (EEC) Standards for
licensure. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and Learning, and 5:
Leadership, Administration and Management.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
This course is designed to assist preschool teachers and caregivers in understanding the
importance of a prosocial approach to guiding children's behavior. We will address various
behaviors of the young child with a focus on strategies to effectively help children develop
self control and prosocial awareness. This course aligns to QRIS Standards 1: Curriculum
and Learning and 2: Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Examines scientific theories, research, practices, and programs for teaching reading and
writing in early childhood classrooms including pre-school. Addresses developmental
context of early literacy. Includes an analysis of skill areas and comprehension, and the
incorporation of children's literature in literacy programs. Designed for experienced early
childhood teachers. Additional Information:
A. Objectives
1. Students will develop their knowledge of critical reading theorists, psychologists,
linguists, anthropologists, and sociologists who have influenced reading instruction in the
recent past and in the present. 2. Students will deepen their understanding of how reading
instruction is influenced by child development. 3. Students will consider at what
ages/phases certain aspects of reading should be taught. 4. Students will use this
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Online
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
October - November 2014
6:15 - 9:45 PM
TriCap Head Start
Malden MA 02148
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
September 13 - December 13,
2014
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Salem State Unversity
352 Lafayette Street
Salem MA 01970
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Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Spring 2015
6:00 - 8:45 PM
knowledge to inform reading and writing instruction by integrating foundational
knowledge, use of instructional practices, approaches and methods, curriculum materials,
and the appropriate use of assessments.
B. QRIS Standard Alignment: Standard 1. Curricumum and Learning and Standard 4. Family
and Community Engagement
Sociology of Family: SOC 150
College Course
3 Credits
STEM
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Strong Directors, Skilled Staff
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 5 6 7
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning
Experiences
Explores the family from historical, contemporary and cross-cultural perspectives. Familial
relationships throughout the life span are explored within the context of the following
topics: sex roles and power within the family, choice of partners, marriage, alternative life
styles, parenting, domestic violence, divorce, remarriage. Addresses the following State
and National Early Childhood Professional Preparation Standards: EEC Primary Core
Competency Area: 3: Partnering with Children and Families; EEC Early Childhood Education
Category of Study: 9. Families and Community; MA QRIS Standard(s): 4. Family and
Community Engagement; NAEYC Standards: 2. Building Family and Community
Relationships
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 3 8
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early Learning
Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers, Early English Language Development Standards
Este curso proporcionará a los educadores / proveedores de habla hispana con
capacitación sobre cómo aplicar el enfoque de la enseñanza y el aprendizaje que integra el
contenido y las habilidades de la ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas en su
programa. Alinea a QRIS Normas 1A.4.1, (Cuido de Niños en Familia) y 1A4.1 (Basada en los
Centros.)
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
This training is for Directors, Supervisors, and anyone who currently manages or aspires to
manage adults. Improve your interactive skills, strengthen time management, and
communicate more effectively. Learn about working successfully with others, managing
and resolving conflict, having a positive impact on your career, and mentoring others to
success. Discover concrete tools to support program improvement, and learn to complete
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Middlesex Community College Bedford Campus
591 Springs Road
Bedford MA 01730
June 20, 2015
10:00 AM - 12:30PM
TBD
Lynn MA 01850
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
December 1, 2014
self-paced
MA
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ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Fall 2014
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
March 1, 2015
self-paced
an IPDP and create a Program Improvement Plan. Meets QRIS requirements for supervision
of adults, strategies for working with adults, and overseeing program activities in standards
3a.2.3 and 3b.2.2 (OST) and 3a.2.5 (Center/School Based).
Supervised Field Placement and
Seminar: EDU 251
College Course
6 Credits
Supporting Children with Autism
Spectrum Disorder
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Students will gain experience working with young children and early childhood
professionals in a pre-school, infant/toddler, or public school setting. Students will be
expected to demonstrate appropriate teaching skills, guidance, organization, and
leadership skills for individual as well as groups of children by the end of the course.
Seminar classes are planned to discuss diverse topics in early childhood education.
Students will attend class weekly in addition to their field practicum, which is at least 150
hours. Prerequisites: EDU 101, EDU 154, EDU 153. Addresses the following State and
National Early Childhood Professional Preparation Standards: EEC Primary Core
Competency Area 5: Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum; EEC Early
Childhood Education Category of Study: 5. Advanced or Specialized Early Childhood
Education or Development; MA QRIS Standard(s): 1. Curriculum and Learning 3. Workforce
Qualifications and Professional Development; 4. Family and Community Engagement;
Addresses the following State and National Early Childhood Professional Preparation
Standards: EEC Primary Core Competency Area 5: Learning Environments and
Implementing Curriculum; EEC Early Childhood Education Category of Study: 5. Advanced
or Specialized Early Childhood Education or Development
MA QRIS Standard(s): 1. Curriculum and Learning, 3. Workforce Qualifications and
Professional Development; 4. Family and Community Engagement
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers, Preschool STE
Standards
Develop your knowledge about working with children who are experiencing the unique
challenges associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn about supporting ASD for all
ages of child. Explore behaviors associated with children on the Autism Spectrum as well as
commonly co-occurring issues. Learn about the diagnosis and common symptoms,
concrete, specific strategies, tools, and activities to support children with Autism. Prevent
or manage meltdowns and overcome disengagement and peer discomfort; build tools for
connection, communication, and social-skills development. Build an understanding of the
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Middlesex Community College Bedford Campus
591 Springs Road
Bedford MA 01730
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Note: Dates are subject to change
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School Age (9-14 yrs)
May 5, 2015
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
unique challenges faced by families with a child who has Autism Spectrum Disorder and
connect to, dialog with, and support families. Opportunities to practice skills and tools are
a key element of this course.Meets QRIS requirements for special education and meeting
the needs of children with disabilities in standards 3b.2.2 and 3a.4.2 (OST).
Supporting STEM: Hands-on
Strategies to Spark Curiosity
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Supporting the Young Child's
Physical and Mental Health: ECE201
College Course
3 Credits
Teaching Reading and Writing to
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Spark children's curiosity and sense of play with STEM activities. Learn about STEM for
different learning types. Become familiar with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
(Common Core). Explore not just science and math, but also engineering and technology,
and learn about including all four of these key areas into your program in ways that are fun
and exciting to staff and children. Learn about Thematic Curriculum and Project-Based
learning and create lesson plans infused with STEM. Connect to your sense of fun in STEM!
Surprising, slightly messy, and great fun... guaranteed! Meets QRIS requirements for
curriculum frameworks overview and supporting mathematics development in standard
3b.2.2 (OST).
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
This course is part of the Emerging Leaders in ECE collaboration between North Shore,
Northern Essex and Middlesex Community Colleges. Admission to this course is restricted
to participants in the Emerging Leaders program. See details at www.northshore.edu/r3p.
Students completing this course should be able to: provide experience in nutrition, motor
development, and health care for young children based on their knowledge of the young
child's developmental needs and the principles of curriculum development; design accident
free environments and experiences for young children based on their developmental
needs; identify children under stress and utilize methods designed to promote their mental
health during these life crises; knowledge of first aid procedures. This course aligns to QRIS
Standards 1: Curriculum and Learning, 2: Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments
and 4. Family and Community Engagement.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Students will gain an understanding of the relevant theories and practices for developing
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
CAI, Headstart, Seacoast Center
447 Merrimac Street
Newburyport MA 01950
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
November - December 2014
Online
Preschoolers
January 20 - May 13, 2015
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English Language Learners: ED 555G
College Course
4 Credits
full literacy in English that is consistent with the kindergarten-grade six standards in the ELA
Curriculum Framework. Reading instruction includes skills and strategies for success with
phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Students will learn
the best practices for teaching these dimensions of reading. They will also learn multiple
approaches to teaching formal writing. In both areas, strategies to teach these skills to ELLs
will be addressed. Attention will also be given to the study of grammar and the uses of
English which are often difficult for ELLs. The course will include formal and informal
measures for assessing ELLs' reading comprehension and writing in narrative and
informational genres. This is a graduate level course. Field Experience may be required.
This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and Learning, 4: Family and
Community Engagement
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
6:00 - 9:30 PM
Teaching Strategies: EDU 520
College Course
30 Credits
Technology for All Students:
EDU 614
College Course
30 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5 6
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks
Curriculum and Learning within this course include classroom management, lesson
planning, motivation and curriculum development. Students learn and demonstrate
understanding of strategies used in the classroom. Major emphasis is to plan thematic unit
incorporating objectives, lessons plans and evaluation. Student consider needs of all
learners, taking into account multiple intelligences, learning styles and exceptionality.
Primary Core Competency Area 5: Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum;
Area 6: Observation, Assessment, and Document; Area 7: Program Planning and
Development. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and Learning, 2: Safe
Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments, 4: Family and Community Engagement
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5 6 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Preschool STE Standards
Students explores and gain working knowledge of current instructional technologies to
improve Curriculum and Learning. Class demonstrations and hands-on exercises focus on
tools that teachers may need to use in their setting. The class provides computer
technology to assist students with disabilities in general or specific settings. An overview of
appropriate adaptive software and tools are explored. Students learn technology for
evaluation, assisting the learner, and individualizing instruction. Primary Competency
Areas: Area 5: Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum;Area 6: Observation,
Assessment, and Document; Area 7: Program Planning and Development; Area
8:Professionalism and Leadership This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Merrimack College
315 Turnpike Street
North Andover MA 01845
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
September 16 - December 9, 2014
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Gordon College
255 Grapevine Road
Wenham MA 01984
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
June 1, 2015
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Gordon College
255 Grapevine Road
Wenham MA 01984
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Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
March 14, 2015
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Learning, 2: Safe Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments,
Texture and Tacticity: Exploring
Clay, Cream, and Collage For Little
Hands
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Using the Expressive Arts with
Young Children: ECE202
College Course
3 Credits
Young Children with Special Needs:
ECE204
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 5 6 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Preschool STE Standards
This course will provide methods for engaging young children in aesthetic awareness and
language development. Participants will be provided with unique and sensory clays,
creams, and textural materials to explore the wonderous processes of color mixing,
printing, modeling, and collaging. Handouts and online resources will be provided.
QRIS alignment: Standard 1. Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5 6
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning
Experiences, Preschool STE Standards
Identifies the elements of the creative process and traces the development of this process
within the student; develops expressive experiences that will guide young children in the
discovery of their own creative potential; designs experiences appropriate for children in
the specific expressive arts curriculum areas of music, body movement, art, storytelling,
drama, and play for their own use both as creative outlets and as therapeutic tools. Fulfills
open elective only. (3 hours of lecture per week) This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1:
Curriculum and Learning.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning
Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course is part of the Emerging Leaders in ECE collaboration between North Shore,
Northern Essex and Middlesex Community Colleges. Admission to this course is restricted
to participants in the Emerging Leaders program. See details at www.northshore.edu/r3p.
Students will learn to: identify criteria and describe procedures for early identification of
children with diverse abilities; identify and describe special needs in the areas of sensory
and communication impairments, developmental and physical disabilities, and emotional
and behavioral disorders, and evaluate their impact on family and peers; plan for inclusion
by designing environments and activities that enhance the strengths of individual children
and reflect an awareness of each child's needs. This course aligns with QRIS Standard 1:
Curriculum and Learning, 2: Safe Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments and 4: Family
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Salem State University
352 Lafayette Street
Salem MA 01970
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
March - June, 2015
6:15 - 9:45 PM
North Shore Community College
300 Broad Street
Lynn MA 01901
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
May - June 2015
Online
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and Community Engagement.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 3 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
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EEC Region 5: Southeast MA: Child Development and Education, Inc
231 Main Street, Suite 201, Brockton, MA 02301
www.cdedu.us/SEEPP
Child Development and Education, Inc (CDE) is the lead agent for the Educator and Provider Support grant for Southeast MA, Cape and Islands. CDE provides professional
development coursework and support services such as technical assistance and coaching and mentoring to educators and providers in EEC mixed delivery system. CDE supports
educators and providers in the following cities and towns:
Abington
Acushnet
Aquinnah
Attleboro
Avon
Barnstable
Berkley
Bourne
Brewster
Bridgewater
Brockton
Canton
Carver
Chatham
Chilmark
Dartmouth
Dennis
Dighton
Duxbury
East Bridgewater
Eastham
Easton
Edgartown
Fairhaven
Fall River
Falmouth
Freetown
Gosnold
Halifax
Hanover
Hanson
Harwich
Hingham
Holbrook
Kingston
Lakeville
Mansfield
Marion
Marshfield
Mashpee
Mattapoisett
Middleborough
Nantucket
New Bedford
North Attleboro
Norton
Norwell
Norwood
Oak Bluffs
Orleans
Pembroke
Plymouth
Plympton
Provincetown
Raynham
Rehoboth
Rochester
Rockland
Sandwich
Scituate
Seekonk
Sharon
Somerset
Stoughton
Swansea
Taunton
Tisbury
Truro
Wareham
Wellfleet
West Bridgewater
West Tisbury
Westport
Whitman
Yarmouth
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
For more information regarding EEC funded
professional development services in the
Southeast, Cape or Islands or to register for a
course contact:
Elizabeth A. Reedy
508-369-3673
seepp@cdedu.us
www.cdedu.us/SEEPP
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Accommodations and Modifications
for Children with Special Needs in
Early Childhood Settings
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Participants will explore the importance of supporting diverse learners, and children with
special needs, in the Early Childhood settings. Through presentation, small group activities
and large group discussions, participants will develop an understanding of the obstacles to
learning a child might encounter and identify a variety of accommodations they can use to
support the children attending their program. The participants will develop an understanding
of the information that is included in an Individualized Education Plan, and explore ways to
use this information when planning activities that support children with the attainment of
their educational goals. Aligned with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and Learning
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
May 16, 2015
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
June 1 - 30, 2015
TBD
Administration, Supervision, and
Management of Child Care
Programs: CCED 201
College Course
3 Credits
Adventures with STEM
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Behavior Management in Child
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course emphasizes the importance of thoughtful planning and administration for the
success of child care programs. Special attention is given to understanding organizational
structure; budgeting; and personnel recruitment, selection, and supervision. Ways to develop
and implement philosophical goals and their relationship to the children, families, staff, and
the community are discussed. Prerequisite: CCED 102 Development in Early Childhood
completed with a grade of C or higher, CCED 105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education,
or PSYC 102 or 202 Child Psychology; or departmental approval. This course meets NAEYC
standards and supportive skills. QRIS alignment Category 3: Workforce Qualifications and
Professional Development; Category 4: Family and Community Engagement; Category 5
Leadership, Management and Administration.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 3 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
This course supports Out-of-school time educators and is designed to support staff as they
develop STEM programming for OST youth that is aligned with MA Curriculum Standards.
Learn use planning materials to promote the learning and teaching of elementary science,
engineering and technology through observation and interest-based planning techniques.
QRIS Standard Alignment Category 1A, Curriculum and Learning: Curriculum, Assessment, and
Diversity. Core Competency Area 5: Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Preschool STE Standards
This course provides the student with an introduction to principles involved in child care
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Harwich Community Center
100 Oak Street
Harwich MA 02645
Massasoit Community College
One Massasoit Blvd.
Brockton MA 02302
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
October 18, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Bridgewater State University ASOST Conference
131 Summer Street
Bridgewater MA 02325
Preschoolers
September 3 - December 3, 2014
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Care: CCED 101
College Course
3 Credits
behavior management. Behavior management topics are approached as they relate to child
care settings. Positive interactions between adults and children are emphasized as effective
learning environments for young children. The influence of family, peers, community, and
culture on children's behavior is explored. Prerequisites: ENGL 092 Preparing for College
Reading II and ENGL 099 Introductory Writing; waiver by placement testing results; or
departmental approval. This course meets NAEYC standards and supportive skills. QRIS
alignment Category 1. Curriculum and Learning; Category 2. Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor
Environments; Category 3: Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development; Category
4: Family and Community Engagement.
Bridges to STEM Learning for
Grades K-8
CEU course
1 Credits
Building a STEM-Empowered
Program
CEU course
1 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
Learn to support STEM skill development through active, engaging, and fun approaches to
STEM, while aligning to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks (MA-CF) and engaging
best practices such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Thematic Curriculum and
Project-Based Learning. This online course for educators is interactive and engaging, providing
experiential learning opportunities as well as interaction and reflection with classmates and
the course instructor. This course is part of the Building Programs, Building Brains series,
developed in partnership with EEC and UMass Boston. Meets QRIS requirements for
curriculum frameworks overview and supporting mathematics development in standard
3b.2.2 (OST).
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
Learn about key approaches and best practices to support Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics (STEM), infusion throughout Out-of-School (OST) environments. Explore
strategies to implement improved lesson planning and instructional practice, and strategies
to create a shift in policies and programmatic culture to develop a STEM-empowered
program! This online course for administrators is interactive and engaging, providing
experiential learning opportunities as well as interaction and reflection with classmates and
the course instructor. This course is part of the Building Programs, Building Brains series,
developed in partnership with EEC and UMass Boston. Meets QRIS requirements for
Curriculum Frameworks overview (FCC & OST) and supporting mathematics (OST)
development; supervision of adults, strategies for working with adults, and overseeing
program activities in standards 3a.2.3 and 3b.2.2 (OST)
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ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
6:00 - 10:00 PM
Massasoit Community College
One Massasoit Blvd.
Brockton MA 02302
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
September 2 - 30, 2014
Online
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
November 3 - December 1, 2014
self-paced
online
MA
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Child Development: PS103
College Course
3 Credits
Children on the Autism Spectrum
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Children on the Autism Spectrum
CEU course
0.5 Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
78
This survey course examines the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development of
children from birth to eight years. Child Development theories as well as empirical research
relating to each area of development will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed upon the
characteristics of healthy environments that promote optimal child development. Learning
Objectives: To provide the student with an overview of the physical, cognitive and social
emotional development from prenatal to middle childhood; To discuss the major theories and
research concerning the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development in children; To
familiarize the student with the characteristics of healthy environments and practices which
promote optimal child development; To discuss biological, cultural, social and learning
elements and their integrative influence upon childhood development. This course is aligned
with Mass Dept. of EEC QRIS Standards #1 Curriculum and Learning and #3 Workforce
Qualifications and Professional Development.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
With 1 in 68 children in the US being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Centers for
Disease Control, 2014) it is increasingly important for child care providers to learn more about
supporting children with autism. This session will provide participants with detailed
information including typical behaviors and interaction styles of a child with ASD and the
challenges and stressors to the family with a child with ASD. Participants will examine
examples of adaptations to communication, environment, and interactions to support the
inclusion of a child with ASD and will receive a collection of resources for use in your early
childhood program. Prerequisites: None QRIS Alignment: Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
With 1 in 88 children in the US being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Centers for
Disease Control, 2012) it is increasingly important for child care providers to learn more about
supporting children with autism. This webinar will provide you with detailed information
including typical behaviors and interaction styles of a child with ASD and the challenges and
stressors to the family with a child with ASD. You will gain strategies for adapting
communication, the learning environment, and interactions to support the inclusion of a child
with ASD and you will receive a collection of resources for use in your child care program. This
webinar is given in three 90-minutes sessions, plus a homework assignment between sessions
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
July 15 - August 29, 2014
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Fisher College
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
November 15, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Child Development and Education
231 Main Street
Brockton MA 02301
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January 27, February 3, and
February 10, 2015
6:30 - 8:00PM
Webinar
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Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
November 8, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
1 and 2. QRIS Category 3: Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development. Core
Competency Area: 2: Guiding and Interacting with Children and Youth
Learning Objectives:
Describe characteristics of ASD including assessment methods and diagnosis of ASD; Identify
early signs of ASD including Autism, PDD-NOS, and Asperger's; List resources to support
further learning about ASD and to share with families; Describe the stages and goals of
communication for a child with ASD; Describe alternative types of communication that can be
used with children with ASD; Describe typical environmental challenges for children with ASD
and identify strategies to meet these challenges within a child care program; Plan for
adaptations to interactions and communications to support children with ASD in a child care
program; List the health and safety issues of children with ASD and describe strategies and
resources for families whose children have ASD; Identify the stressors and challenges for
families of children with ASD and measures providers can take to support these families.
This webinar is given in three 90-minutes sessions, plus a homework assignment between
sessions 1 and 2. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, including email, downloading
documents, and internet browsing; Have a valid email address and agree to check emails at
least twice a week; Have an internet connection capable of streaming videos; Have telephone
connection and a quiet space for effective participation during webinar.
Children Under Stress
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Researchers from the University of Michigan identified that stress in children ranks in the top
five child health concerns (C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital 2010). Some stress is both normal and
in fact healthy, as it gives us opportunities for growth, such as fear of the dark and finding
strategies to manage that fear. Stress in moderation supports the learning process
(document) However, when stress causes imbalance in a child’s life, it can have life- long
negative consequences. Children react in many different ways to stress. In this course, we
will identify some of the causes of extreme stress in children, such as grief, illness, poverty,
abuse, witnessing violence, and other traumas. Participants will review different strategies to
help young children cope with chronic stress. QRIS Category 3: Workforce Qualifications and
Professional Development. Core Competency Area: 4: Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Family Services Association
101 Rock Street
Fall River MA 02720
Learning Objectives:
Distinguish the difference between healthy and harmful stress in children; Examine the typical
signs and symptoms of stress in young children; Discuss coping strategies for helping children
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Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
March 5, 12, and 19, 2015
6:30 - 8:00 PM
manage the negative outcomes from unhealthy stress; Identify resources to support
educators who work with children under stress
Children Under Stress
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Researchers from the University of Michigan identified that stress in children ranks in the top
five child health concerns (C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital 2010). Some stress is both normal and
in fact healthy, as it gives us opportunities for growth, such as fear of the dark and finding
strategies to manage that fear. Stress in moderation supports the learning process
(document) However, when stress causes imbalance in a child’s life, it can have life- long
negative consequences. Children react in many different ways to stress. In this course, we
will identify some of the causes of extreme stress in children, such as grief, illness, poverty,
abuse, witnessing violence, and other traumas. Participants will review different strategies to
help young children cope with chronic stress. QRIS Category 3: Workforce Qualifications and
Professional Development. Core Competency Area: 4: Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Webinar
Learning Objectives:
Distinguish the difference between healthy and harmful stress in children; Examine the typical
signs and symptoms of stress in young children; Discuss coping strategies for helping children
manage the negative outcomes from unhealthy stress; Identify resources to support
educators who work with children under stress.
This webinar is given in three 90-minutes sessions, plus a homework assignment between
sessions 1 and 2. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, including email, downloading
documents, and internet browsing; Have a valid email address and agree to check emails at
least twice a week; Have an internet connection capable of streaming videos; Have telephone
connection and a quiet space for effective participation during webinar.
Children with Special Needs:
ED205
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Course Description: An introduction to the field of early childhood education and program
planning. The course will study the historical influences and current issues in planning early
childhood programs. The specifics of planning quality infant/toddler and preschool programs
will be studied including: curriculum goals, teacher roles, design of environments, and parent
involvement. Observations in child care centers are an integral part of the course. Replaces
ED 211. Only one of these two courses may be applied to a certificate or degree program.
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
May 11 - July 2, 2015
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Fisher College
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Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
April 30 and May 7, 2015
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify personal qualities and professional competencies that contribute to becoming a
professional in the field of early childhood education. 2. Identify the major historical
influences and current issues affecting early education today. 3. Put into practice the principal
of developmentally appropriate practice. 4. Analyze the influence the classroom environment,
daily schedule, and thoughtful teachers have on the healthy growth and development of
young children. 5. Demonstrate the importance of parent/family involvement in children’s
early care and education. 6. List the general group child care licensing regulations for
Massachusetts quality programs set forth by the National Association for the Education of
Young Children. (NAEYC) 7. Use teaching strategies that integrate Anti-Bias Curriculum and
Developmentally Appropriate Practice across the curriculum. This course is aligned with Mass
Dept. of EEC QRIS Standards #1 Curriculum and Learning and #4 Family and Community
Engagement.
Creating an Environment Rich in
Language and Literacy
Experiences
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Day Care Administration: ECE 291
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 5 6 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
In this CEU course we will identify how conversations support children’s construction of
knowledge and explore strategies to incorporate language and literacy in all the learning
centers throughout your program. You will also discover how to support families in creating
language and literacy environments at home. This course supports QRIS Standards 1A.
Curriculum, Assessment and Diversity, and 1B. Teacher-Child Relationship and Interactions.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers, Early English Language Development Standards
This course is designed to promote an understanding of administrative organization and
regulatory issues staffing patterns related to childcare centers. The course investigates the
role of the administrator as facilitator, mediator, and resource person in promoting a safe and
positive preschool environment. The objectives of this course meet Department of Early
Education and Child Care (DEEC) guidelines. Prerequisite: ECE 251 or permission of program
director.
Hockomock YMCA
300 Elmwood Street
No. Attleboro MA 02760
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
September 16 - December 16, 2014
6:30 - 9:45 PM
Bristol Community College
11 Field Road
Attleboro MA 02703
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
78
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
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Developing Your Individual
Professional Development Plan
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
This course is designed to help participants develop an Individual Professional Development
Plan (IPDP) that supports quality in your afterschool and out-of-school time program. QRIS
Standard Alignment Category 3: Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development.
Core Competency Area 8: Professionalism and Leadership.
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
December 5 - 21, 2014
Online
Developing Your Individual
Professional Development Plan
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
This course is designed to help participants develop an Individual Professional Development
Plan (IPDP) that supports quality in your afterschool and out-of-school time program. QRIS
Standard Alignment Category 3: Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development.
Core Competency Area 8: Professionalism and Leadership.
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
October 18, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Development in Early Childhood:
CCED 102
College Course
3 Credits
Developmental Differences in
Young Children: A Whole
Child/Family Approach
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
This course introduces the student to a child's developmental growth from pre-natal stages to
seven years of age. Developmental landmarks are studied as they relate to a preschool
setting. The importance of recognizing individual as well as cultural differences and various
rates and patterns of growth is emphasized. A grade of C or higher is required for graduation.
Prerequisites: ENGL 092 Preparing for College Reading II and ENGL 099 Introductory Writing;
waiver by placement testing results; or department approval. This course meets NAEYC
standards and supportive skills. QRIS Standard 3. Workforce Qualifications and Professional
Development.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
This CEU will familiarize participants with a range of behaviors and other developmental
characteristics which could indicate a developmental problem in a child from birth to age 5.
Participants will be provided with an in depth discussion of specific red flags in each of six
developmental domains. Observation and documentation strategies for tracking concerns will
be explored and practiced. Participants will discover how to create an environment and
adapt curriculum to facilitate learning experiences for all children, and learn specific
techniques for working with families around a concern related to their child. Information will
be provided regarding referral for further evaluation and community resources. This course
supports QRIS Standard 1A. Curriculum, Assessment, and Diversity AND 1B. Teacher -Child
Relationship and Interactions.
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Bridgewater State University ASOST Conference
131 Summer Street
Bridgewater MA 02325
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
May 27, 2015
6:00 - 10:00 PM
Massasoit Community College
One Massasoit Blvd.
Brockton MA 02302
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
March 11, 25 and April 8, 29, 2015
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Cole Harrington
605 Neponset Street
Canton MA 02021
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Directors; Collaborative:
Leadership and Professionalism in
Action
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Join this special learning community to strengthen your supervision and leadership skills. This
series will focus on the development of skills and strategies you can use to support the
professional growth of early childhood and school-age educators. Presentations and focused
discussion will include:
• Observation
• Giving constructive feedback
• Developing Individualized Professional Development Plans (IPDPs)
• Conducting effective team and staff meetings
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
October 8, December 10, 2014 and
February 11, April 8, June 10, 2015
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
First Parish Preschool
24 River Street
Norwell MA 02061
Engaging with other leaders will provide you with a wide range of resources, as well as the
support you need to sustain the important work that you do! This course supports QRIS
standard Leadership, Management and Administration: 5B. Supervision
Diversity and English Language
Development for Grades K-8
CEU course
1 Credits
Early Childhood Curriculum: A
Multi-Cultural Perspective: CCED
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Learn to welcome, support, and enhance language and literacy skill development for all
children and youth, and respond appropriately to the individualized needs of dual language
learners. Learn about best practices from WIDA, the Massachusetts Curriculum Framworks
(MA-CF) and Universal Design for Learning. This online course for educators is interactive and
engaging, providing experiential learning opportunities as well as interaction and reflection
with classmates and the course instructor. This course is part of the Building Programs,
Building Brains series, developed in partnership with EEC and UMass Boston. Meets QRIS
requirements for Curriculum Frameworks overview (FCC & OST) and supporting oral language
(FCC), literacy (FCC & OST) development; understanding Diversity: working with children from
diverse languages and cultures and second-language acquisition including teaching language
& literacy skills in 3b.2.2 & 1a.3.5 (OST), 3a.2.4, 1a.3.2, 1a.4.2, 3a.4.4 (FCC)
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 3 5
Areas of Alignment: Early English Language Development Standards
The course explores the development and implementation of curriculum in an early childhood
setting. It facilitates ways of integrating differing languages, customs, and traditions into the
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
October 2 - 30, 2014
Online
Preschoolers
September 3 - December 3, 2014
6:00 - 10:00 PM
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111
College Course
3 Credits
curriculum so children develop greater self-esteem and a broader understanding and
appreciation of their own ethnic heritage and the ethnic heritage of others. The instructor and
students design activities to reflect this multi-cultural perspective. Prerequisite: A grade of C
or higher in CCED 102 Development in Early Childhood or departmental approval. This course
meets NAEYC standards and supportive skills. QRIS alignment Category 1. Curriculum and
Learning; Category 3: Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development; Category 4:
Family and Community Engagement.
EEC Core Competencies in Early
Education and Care and OST
Settings
CEU course
1.5 Credits
EEC Preschool Learning Standards
and Guidelines
CEU course
1.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 3 5 6 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early
English Language Development Standards
This course is designed to provide early childhood education professionals with the
knowledge and skills to assess their own level in terms of the eight core competencies, across
the infant-toddler, preschool and out-of school age range. This survery course consists of
eight learning modules. Each module is based on one of the eight core competencies: 1)
understanding growth and development of children and youth, 2)guiding and interacting with
children and youth, 3) partnering with families and communities, 4) health, safety and
nutrition, 5) learning environments and curriculum, 6)observation, assessment and
documentation, 7) program planning and development, and 8) professionalism and
leadership. 2) No prerequisite 3) Knowledge is required for administrators and family child
care providers at level 2.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
This course is designed to provide early childhood education professionals with the
knowledge and skills to teach each content area according to the preschool learning
guidelines, or state standards. This modules as part of the course on the preschool learning
experiences will explain each part of the standard and give examples of how to teach the
standard within an integrated curriculum. Through presentations, online resources, readings,
and assignments students will gain knowledge of the componenets of each area:
mathematics, English language arts, science and techonlogy/ engineering, the arts, and health
education, and history and social science. The last module will cover the content of the Early
Childhood Program Standards and how to incorporate those standards into daily practice. 1)
Course objectives include being able to explain each of the standards and describe ways to
teach it to preschool aged children, design lesson plans and units to teach various academic
and social skills across the preschool day, identify individual learning experiences related to a
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Massasoit Community College
One Massasoit Blvd.
Brockton MA 02302
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
January 27 - April 7, 2015
Online
Preschoolers
August 12 - October 7, 2014
Online
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Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
February 10, 2015
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
December 1 - 29, 2014
Online
specific content area in a classroom, video, or lesson plan, and teach the guidelines in a
classroom and evaluate their lessons for effectiveness. 2) No prerequisite 3) Required for
administrators and family child care provider at level 2/3.
Effective Communication from
Email to Public Speaking
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Embracing Diversity and English
Language Development in Your
Program
CEU course
1 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences
Explore strong, effective communication skills and strategies across a variety of different
communication methods including: texting, email, telephone, face-to-face, talking to a group
or team, talking to parents, talking to funders or stakeholders, and public speaking. Craft
clear and meaningful communications and make yourself heard and understood. Build
stronger relationships and achieve your goals through enhanced communication. In a
friendly, fun, and supportive environment, participants will be encouraged to choose skills to
practice at their current level of interest and comfort. Meets QRIS requirements for
supervision of adults and strategies for working with adults in standards 3a.2.3 and 3b.2.2
(OST) and 3a.2.5 (Center/School Based).
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Learn to implement improved practice and create a shift in policies and programmatic culture
to embrace and support diverse learners, welcoming non-native English speaking families and
enhancing ELD progress of students who are dual language learners. Equip yourself with
knowledge about best practices from WIDA, the Massachusetts Curriculum Framworks (MACF) and Universal Design for Learning. This online course for administrators is interactive and
engaging, providing experiential learning opportunities as well as interaction and reflection
with classmates and the course instructor.This course is part of the Building Programs,
Building Brains series, developed in partnership with EEC and UMass Boston. Meets QRIS
requirements for Curriculum Frameworks overview (FCC & OST) and supporting oral language
(FCC), literacy (FCC & OST) development; understanding Diversity: working with children from
diverse languages and cultures and second-language acquisition including teaching language
& literacy skills in 3b.2.2 & 1a.3.5 (OST), 3a.2.4, 1a.3.2, 1a.4.2, 3a.4.4 (FCC); supervision of
adults, strategies for working with adults, and overseeing program activities in standards
3a.2.3 and 3b.2.2 (OST)
Thomas Chew Memorial Boys and
Girls Club
803 Bedford Street
Fall River MA 02723
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 3 7 8
Areas of Alignment: Early English Language Development Standards
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
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Engaging Families, Schools, and
Community Partners
CEU course
0.5 Credits
This training explores deeper strategies for building on existing relationships with families,
forging new or stronger links with schools, and connecting with community resources,
agencies, and businesses. Discover approaches to relationship-building, troubleshooting
common barriers, and useful strateiges to forge strong connections. Explore ways to build
connections between stakeholders and strengthen the program's role as a center of the local
community. Learn about crafting and implementing workshops for families. Meets QRIS
requirements for communicating with families and building relationships in the host
community in standard 3b.2.2 (OST) and supports implementation of standard 4a.4.2
(Center/School Based, Family Child Care, and OST).
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
December 1, 2014 - January 15,
2015
Online
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
May 6 - 20, 2015
Online
Engaging Families
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Enhancing Leadership Skills to
Develop Quality Programs
CEU course
1.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 3 7 8
Areas of Alignment:
Explore the specific skills and tools needed to build strong, lasting relationships with families.
Troubleshoot barriers and discuss strategies for working with and connecting to families who
are busy, disengaged, or resistant. Consider culture and special needs in family engagement
and explore how to talk to parents about their children. Learn best practices and core
competencies. Learn about the QRIS Strengthening Families Toolkit and the SF protective
factors. Build and implement a workplan to make immediate and meaningful improvements
to family engagement in your program! Meets QRIS requirements for Strengthening Families
protective factors in standard 3b.2.2 (OST) and 3a.2.4 (Center/School-Based and Family Care).
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 3 7
Join this special learning community to strengthen your supervision and leadership skills. This
series will focus on the development of skills and strategies you can use to support the
professional growth of early childhood and school-age educators. Presentations and focused
discussion will include:
• Observation
• Giving constructive feedback
• Developing Individualized Professional Development Plans (IPDPs)
• Conducting effective team and staff meetings
Engaging with other leaders will provide you with a wide range of resources, as well as the
support you need to sustain the important work that you do!
November 4, December 2, 2014
and February 3, March 3, April 7,
and May 5, 2015
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
YMCA Striar Branch
445 Central Street
Stoughton MA 02072
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
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Foundations for Promoting
Positive Behavior
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Challenging behavior can be a result of a need for social and emotional skill development.
Using the Pyramid Model, explore the importance of providing positive relationships and an
environment and activities that promote social and emotional skill development. Learn and
practice techniques that promote positive behavior and prevent challenging behavior.
Resources are shared and adapted from The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations
for Early Learning (CSEFEL). QRIS Category 3: Workforce Qualifications and Professional
Development. Core Competency Area: 2: Guiding and Interacting with Children and Youth
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
March 14, 2015
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Middleboro Public Library
102 North Main Street
Middleboro MA 02346
Learning Objectives:
• Summarize how my relationship with a child can influence his or her behavior
• Identify strategies that can be used to design classroom environments that promote positive
behaviors
• List teaching strategies and activities that can be used to promote positive behaviors.
Foundations for Quality
Supervision
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Foundations of the CSEFEL
Pyramid Model Course
CEU course
1.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
This training is for Directors, Supervisors, and anyone who currently manages or aspires to
manage adults. Explore strategies for beneficial adult interactions, strategies for effective
management and supervision, and techniques for building strong and appropriate
relationships with staff. Explore basics of conflict resolution and communication skills.
Discover tools and strategies for overseeing program activities and helping your program be
all that it can be. Meets QRIS requirements for supervision of adults, strategies for working
with adults, and overseeing program activities in standards 3a.2.3 and 3b.2.2 (OST) and 3a.2.5
(Center/School Based).
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
78
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
The course of study is designed to introduce partici–pants to each level of the CSEFEL Pyramid
Model through didactic instruction, experiential activities, and the utilization of CSEFEL
materials across the age-range of birth through five years. The CSEFEL course addresses
several key QRIS standards including: Curriculum, Assessment, and Diversity, Teacher-Child
Relationships and Interactions, Program Staff Qualifications and Professional Development,
and Family and Community Engagement. The course will include a set of materials designed
to be used by trainers, including PowerPoint presentations, master copies of handouts, and a
training script. Each participant will receive a binder of materials including but not limited to
printouts of PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, and listings of references and additional
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
October 21, 2014
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
September 9 - October 14, 2014
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Old Colony YMCA
61 E Grove Street
Middleborough MA 02346
Enable, Inc.
65 Neponset Street
Canton MA 02021
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Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January 24, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
resources.
Full STEAM Ahead: Incorpating
STEM activities into Early
Education and Care settings
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Growing a Family Child Care
Business
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Health, Safety, and Nutrition for
Young Children: ED116
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5 6 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
It is often in Early Education and Care Settings that young children begin to present with
behaviors that may indicate a disability. In this course participants will learn how to identify,
document, refer, and support young children with disabilities in their setting. QRIS
ALIGNMENT: Curriculum and Learning.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Preschool STE Standards
In this course, participants will explore the challenges and benefits of running a family child
care business. They will explore strategies to help them run an effective and successful
business while providing a good program for children and families. Through large group and
small group discussions, participants will discuss their vision for their program, how to
develop a business plan that helps you meet your vision, good business practices and meeting
your professional goals. Aligned with QRIS Standard 7: Program Planning and Development
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Course Description: An introduction to the field of early childhood education and program
planning. The course will study the historical influences and current issues in planning early
childhood programs. The specifics of planning quality infant/toddler and preschool programs
will be studied including: curriculum goals, teacher roles, design of environments, and parent
involvement. Observations in child care centers are an integral part of the course. Replaces
ED 211. Only one of these two courses may be applied to a certificate or degree program.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify personal qualities and professional competencies that contribute to becoming a
professional in the field of early childhood education. 2. Identify the major historical
influences and current issues affecting early education today. 3. Put into practice the principal
of developmentally appropriate practice. 4. Analyze the influence the classroom environment,
daily schedule, and thoughtful teachers have on the healthy growth and development of
young children. 5. Demonstrate the importance of parent/family involvement in children’s
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Self Help Inc
780 West Main Street
Avon MA 02322
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
October 21 and 28, 2014
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Child Care Network
372 North Street
Hyannis MA 02601
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
October 27 - December 20, 2014
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Fisher College
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Preschoolers
March 22 - 29, 2015
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
early care and education. 6. List the general group child care licensing regulations for
Massachusetts quality programs set forth by the National Association for the Education of
Young Children. (NAEYC). 7. Use teaching strategies that integrate Anti-Bias Curriculum and
Developmentally Appropriate Practice across the curriculum.
This course is aligned with Mass Dept. of EEC QRIS Standards #1 Curriculum and Learning and
#4 Family and Community Engagement.
Identifying and Supporting Young
Children with Disabilities
CEU course
1 Credits
Implementing the Common Core
State Standards in OST Programs
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Implementing the Common Core
State Standards in OST Programs
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Improving the Quality of Health
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 4 5 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
It is often in Early Education and Care Settings that young children begin to present with
behaviors that may indicate a disability. In this course participants will learn how to identify,
document, refer, and support young children with disabilities in their setting. QRIS
ALIGNMENT: Curriculum and Learning.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations MA Curriculum Frameworks Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences
Participants will become familiar with the theory and structure behind the new standards
(also known as the Common Core or the NEW Mass Curriculum Frameworks) and learn to
develop an afterschool/OST curriculum unit outline that aligns with the new state standards.
QRIS Standard Alignment Category 1A, Curriculum and Learning: Curriculum, Assessment, and
Diversity. Core Competency Area 7: Program Planning and Development
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
Participants will become familiar with the theory and structure behind the new standards
(also known as the Common Core or the NEW Mass Curriculum Frameworks) and learn to
develop an afterschool/OST curriculum unit outline that aligns with the new state standards.
QRIS Standard Alignment Category 1A, Curriculum and Learning: Curriculum, Assessment, and
Diversity. Core Competency Area 7: Program Planning and Development
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
In order to maintain healthy and safe learning environments for young children, staff in all
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Little People's College
177 Bridge Street
Fairhaven MA 02719
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
January 9 - 25, 2015
Online
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
October 18, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Bridgewater State University ASOST Conference
131 Summer Street
Bridgewater MA 02325
Infants and Toddlers
October 4, 2014
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Practices in Early Childhood
Settings: Preventing the Spread of
Infection
CEU course
0.5 Credits
early education and care settings need to adhere to recommended practices for infection
control, including managing infectious diseases, caring for mildly ill children, personal hygiene,
and diapering and toileting (APA, 2012). Topics include an overview of how infection is
spread, measures to take to reduce the spread of infection, and how to plan to adapt program
practices and policies to meet the recommendations for preventing the spread of infection.
New information on sanitizing and disinfecting solutions and resources for planning for
infection control will be shared. QRIS Category 2: Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor
Environments. Core Competency Area: 4: Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Child Development and Education
38 Elm Street
New Bedford MA 02740
Participants will:
Identify ways infections are spread; Describe the impact of infection and infectious diseases
on children, families, and staff; Discuss appropriate policies for care of mildly ill children in
child care, and exclusion and return to care practices for children with illnesses in child care;
Identify examples of factors involved in controlling the spread of infection; Demonstrate the
steps for proper hand washing techniques and when adults and children should wash their
hands in an early childhood setting; Explain proper diaper changing procedures in an early
childhood setting including; Classify the situations and procedures for cleaning, sanitizing, or
disinfecting in an early childhood setting, including use of products.
Improving the Quality of Health
Practices in Early Childhood
Settings: Preventing the Spread of
Infection
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4
In order to maintain healthy and safe learning environments for young children, staff in all
early education and care settings need to adhere to recommended practices for infection
control, including managing infectious diseases, caring for mildly ill children, personal hygiene,
and diapering and toileting (APA, 2012). Topics include an overview of how infection is
spread, measures to take to reduce the spread of infection, and how to plan to adapt program
practices and policies to meet the recommendations for preventing the spread of infection.
New information on sanitizing and disinfecting solutions and resources for planning for
infection control will be shared. QRIS Category 2: Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor
Environments. Core Competency Area: 4: Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
September 27, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Child Development and Education
231 Main Street
Brockton MA 02740
Participants will:
Identify ways infections are spread; Describe the impact of infection and infectious diseases
on children, families, and staff; Discuss appropriate policies for care of mildly ill children in
child care, and exclusion and return to care practices for children with illnesses in child care;
Identify examples of factors involved in controlling the spread of infection; Demonstrate the
steps for proper hand washing techniques and when adults and children should wash their
hands in an early childhood setting; Explain proper diaper changing procedures in an early
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
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Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January 13 and 20, 2015
6:30 - 8:30 PM
childhood setting including; Classify the situations and procedures for cleaning, sanitizing, or
disinfecting in an early childhood setting, including use of products.
Improving the Quality of Health
Practices in Early Childhood
Settings: Preventing the Spread of
Infection
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4
In order to maintain healthy and safe learning environments for young children, staff in all
early education and care settings need to adhere to recommended practices for infection
control, including managing infectious diseases, caring for mildly ill children, personal hygiene,
and diapering and toileting (APA, 2012). Topics include an overview of how infection is
spread, measures to take to reduce the spread of infection, and how to plan to adapt program
practices and policies to meet the recommendations for preventing the spread of infection.
New information on sanitizing and disinfecting solutions and resources for planning for
infection control will be shared. QRIS Category 2: Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor
Environments. Core Competency Area: 4: Health, Safety, and Nutrition.
Webinar
Participants will:
Identify ways infections are spread; Describe the impact of infection and infectious diseases
on children, families, and staff; Discuss appropriate policies for care of mildly ill children in
child care, and exclusion and return to care practices for children with illnesses in child care;
Identify examples of factors involved in controlling the spread of infection; Demonstrate the
steps for proper hand washing techniques and when adults and children should wash their
hands in an early childhood setting; Explain proper diaper changing procedures in an early
childhood setting including; Classify the situations and procedures for cleaning, sanitizing, or
disinfecting in an early childhood setting, including use of products.
This webinar is given in three 90-minutes sessions, plus a homework assignment between
sessions 1 and 2. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, including email, downloading
documents, and internet browsing; Have a valid email address and agree to check emails at
least twice a week; Have an internet connection capable of streaming videos; Have telephone
connection and a quiet space for effective participation during webinar.
Incorporating the MA Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants
and Toddlers in Your Program
CEU course
1.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4
The first three years of life are a time of rapid brain development and learning. This time is
critically important for infants and toddlers as they develop foundations for learning. The
purpose of the Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers is to provide a
comprehensive view of the development of infants and toddlers while documenting
experiences that support this development. The Guidelines focus on the relationship
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Infants and Toddlers
October 14 - December 2, 2014
Online
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Infants and Toddlers
January 21, 2015
6:30 - 9:30 PM
between the child and all significant adults in the child's world. This course will provide
direction on using these Guidelines to support your work with infants and toddlers while
allowing you to work at a time and setting convenient to you. 1) Course objectives include
having a better understanding of using a strength based approach of intentional and
responsive teaching practices, participating in reading and activities that helped me to learn
about how infants and toddler develop and learn, using the knowledge gained to plan
appropriate supportive learning expereinces for infants and toddlers, identifying the
characteristic of high quality infant and toddler interactions, environments and learning
experiences, having a greater ability to plan developmentally appropriate learning
experiences as informed by the child's age and individual needs, selecting developmentally
appropriate learning expereinces based upon child observation, and having an increase
knowledge of the dontinuum or link between the ELG for Infants and Toddlers and the ELG for
preschoolers. 2) No prerequisite 3) Required for administrators and family child care
provider at level 2/3.
Infant and Toddler Care: CCED 231
College Course
3 Credits
Infant/Toddler Development: ECE
223
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course explores how the development stages relating to the first three years should
impact the care of infants and toddlers. The student examines physical, psychological,
linguistic, and cognitive development from birth to age three. Emphasis is placed on designing
developmentally-appropriate activities; understanding the importance of health, nutrition,
and feeding practices; equipping space; and nurturing self-esteem in the child care setting.
Prerequisite: CCED 102 Development in Early Childhood completed with a grade of C or higher
or PSYC 102 or 202 Child Psychology; or departmental approval. This course meets NAEYC
standards and supportive skills. QRIS alignment Category 1. Curriculum and Learning;
Category 3: Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 4 5 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
After a quick review of prenatal development, the course addresses the developmental stages
of infants and toddlers (birth through three years) within the context of their family. It
explores different areas of development--including emotional, physical, cognitive, social,
language, literacy, and behavioral--in the context of relationships. The course discusses infanttoddler care-giving principles and the day-to-day practices as reflected in different families of
similar and diverse cultural backgrounds. It emphasizes the characteristics of responsive care
giving and high-quality early care and education and the significant relationship between
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Massasoit Community College
One Massasoit Blvd.
Brockton MA 02302
Infants and Toddlers
February 4 - May 13, 2015
6:30 - 9:45 PM
Bristol Community College
777 Elsbree Street
Fall River MA 02720
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Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
September 2 - October 25, 2014
6:00 - 8:30 PM
emotional development and thinking. Students learn Greenspan's theory of emotional
development and Floortime. Prerequisites: ECE 111 or ECE 112.
Introduction to Early Childhood
Education: ED103
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 3
Areas of Alignment: Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Course Description: An introduction to the field of early childhood education and program
planning. The course will study the historical influences and current issues in planning early
childhood programs. The specifics of planning quality infant/toddler and preschool programs
will be studied including: curriculum goals, teacher roles, design of environments, and parent
involvement. Observations in child care centers are an integral part of the course. Replaces
ED 211. Only one of these two courses may be applied to a certificate or degree program.
Fisher College
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify personal qualities and professional competencies that contribute to becoming a
professional in the field of early childhood education. 2. Identify the major historical
influences and current issues affecting early education today. 3. Put into practice the principal
of developmentally appropriate practice. 4. Analyze the influence the classroom environment,
daily schedule, and thoughtful teachers have on the healthy growth and development of
young children. 5. Demonstrate the importance of parent/family involvement in children’s
early care and education. 6. List the general group child care licensing regulations for
Massachusetts quality programs set forth by the National Association for the Education of
Young Children. (NAEYC). 7. Use teaching strategies that integrate Anti-Bias Curriculum and
Developmentally Appropriate Practice across the curriculum. This course is aligned with Mass
Dept. of EEC QRIS Standards #1 Curriculum and Learning and #4 Family and Community
Engagement.
Introduction to Screening and
Assessment
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 3 5 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
The CEU course is designed to provide the early childhood educator with an overview of what
"screening" is in terms of the early childhood classroom, how screening tools are chosen and
some of the ways in which they are administered. Part II of the course focuses on the
differences between screening and assessment, the use of "formative assessment," and a
brief intorudctuion to the assessment tools culrrently recommended by the Department of
Early Care and Education. 1) The objectives include being able to define "developmental
screening" and "formative assessment" and explain the difference; tell how "developmental
screening" and "formative assessment" can be used in a program and why they are
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
October 13 and 27, 2014
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Home Health and Child Care
Training Center
185 Main Street
Avon MA 02322
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Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
January 15, 2015
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
December 2, 2014
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
March 16 - 30, 2015
Online
important; name at least one screeening or assessment tool and identify its use and describe
how tools are chosen for a program. 2) No prerequisite 3) Required training for all center based and family child care educators at level 2.
IPDPs: Empowering Staff to Reach
Professional Development Goals
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Leading Staff: Difficult
Conversations and Conflict
Resolution
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Literacy and Learning: Hands-on
Strategies to Spark a Love of
Reading
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
This training is for Directors, Supervisors, and anyone who currently manages or aspires to
manage adults. Craft staff IPDPs (Individual Professional Development Plans) that align to
QRIS requirements. Discover strategies for conducting IPDP meetings and creating IPDPs that
empower staff to reach professional development goals as well as motivating staff to work
toward program improvement goals. Learn about different ways that staff are motivated and
about building and maintaining a sense of inspiration in your program. Craft a plan for
collaborative IPDP creation and implementation and staff motivation. Meets QRIS
requirements for supervision of adults, strategies for working with adults, and overseeing
program activities in standards 3a.2.3 and 3b.2.2 (OST) and 3a.2.5 (Center/School Based).
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
78
This training is for Directors, Supervisors, and anyone who currently manages or aspires to
manage adults. Discover tools and strategies to make difficult discussions go smoothly,
manage conflict effectively, and mediate discussions between staff to resolve problems.
Using a five-step process, overcome defensiveness and resistance and partner with others to
resolve differences and solve problems. This hands-on training prepares participants to turn
problems and conflicts into positive, solution-focused interactions and to create a staff and
program environment characterized by harmony and cooperation. Meets QRIS requirements
for supervision of adults, strategies for working with adults, and overseeing program activities
in standards 3a.2.3 and 3b.2.2 (OST) and 3a.2.5 (Center/School Based).
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 3 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Spark a love for reading! Support language development for infants, toddlers, and pre-literate
children. Support school-year learning for school-age children. Halt summer learning loss in
your summer program. Discover how to infuse literacy throughout all areas of your program.
Learn fun, alternative ways to boost literacy. Explore the stages of literacy development and
the Massachusetts Common Core (Curriculum Frameworks). Discover how to develop and
implement exciting literacy activities. Don't love reading? You can still be a literacy expert!
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Boys and Girls Club of Brockton
233 Warren Avenue
Brockton MA 02301
YWCA Southeastern MA
20 S 6th Street
New Bedford MA 02740
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School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
March 6 - 22, 2015
Online
Find out how you can make learning and literacy feel like playing! Meets QRIS requirements
for curriculum frameworks overview and supporting oral language and literacy development
in standards 3b.2.2 (OST) and 3a.2.4 (Family Care).
Managing Healthy and Safe
Environments
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Mejorando la Calidad de las
Practicas de Salud: Prevención de
Contaminación de Infecciones
(Working with Children with
Special Diets, Allergies and
Specialized Feeding Issues)
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 3 5 7
Areas of Alignment:
Learn to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for OST programs. Learn the factors
and challenges implementing these criteria. This course is intended to reflect QRIS Standards
Category 2, Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments. Core Competency Area 4:
Healthy, Safety, and Nutrition.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 6 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Para poder mantener seguros y saludables los ambientes de apredizaje de niños pequeños, el
personal en todos los entornos de educación temprana y cuido necesitan atenerse a las
prácticas recomendadas para el control de la infección, como el manejo de las enfermedades
infecciosas, el cuidado de los niños levemente enfermos, higiene personal, cambio de
pañales, y también uso del baño (APA, 2012). Los temas incluyen una descripción general de
como una infección se propaga, las medidas a tomar para reducir la propagación de la
infección y cómo preparles para adaptar las prácticas del programa y sus políticas a las
recomendaciones para prevenir la propagación de la infección. Nueva información sobre
limpieza y desinfección y recursos para la planificación del control de la infección será
compartido. Cubre el Area de Competencia 4 – (Salud, Seguridad, y Nutrición)
Los participantes aprenderan maneras de:
• Identificar maneras en que las infecciones se propagan.
• Describrir el impacto de infección y enfermedades infecciosas en niños, familias, y el
personal.
• Discutir pólizas apropiadas para el cuido de niños enfermos en el cuido infantil, y las
practicas de exclusión y retorno al cuido de los niños con enfermendades.
• Identificar ejemplos o factores envueltos en el control de la propagación de enfermedades.
• Demostrar los pasos apropiados para técnicas de lavado de manos y cuando adultos y niños
deben lavarse las manos en el entorno de cuido infantil.
• Explicar procedimientos apropiados de cambiar pañales en un entorno de cuido infantil.
• Clasificar las situaciones y procedimientos para la limpieza, esterilización, y desinfección en
un entorno de cuido infantil, incluyendo el uso de productos.
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
February 21, 2015
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Child Development and Education
231 Main Street
Brockton MA 02301
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Not Just Numbers: Find out what
your data can do for you!
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Observation and Documentation
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Preschool Curricula: ED121
College Course
3 Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Language: Spanish
Learn to analyze your data and draw conclusions, then use your results to seek necessary
support for children and to reach out and connect within your community. Explore
presenting results for different audiences (staff, families, schools, program marketing,
funders, etc.) and discuss confidentiality and appropriate uses of data. Discover tools and
strategies for sharing data to maximize impact and set goals and craft a plan for sharing data
in your program. Meets QRIS requirements for assessment and data interpretation processes
and accessing additional services in standards 3b.2.2 (OST); assessment and data
interpretation processes, accessing additional services, and documenting children's progress
in standards 1a.2.1, 1a.3.2, and 3b.3.2 (Center/School-Based); and assessment and data
interpretation processes, accessing additional services, and documenting children's progress
in standards 1a.2.2, 1a.3.2, 3a.3.3, 1a.4.2, and 3a.4.4 (Family Child Care).
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 6 8
Areas of Alignment:
There are many factors that can influence a child's development. Hence, it is essential that
educators understand the significance of observing and recording children's progress when
they are involved in activities that reflect cognitive, social/emotional, language, fine and gross
motor, and life skills on an ongoing basis. This CEU Series will examine several methods for
recording progress over time and how these methods will enhance the quality development
of progress reports. EEC rules and regulations relating to observations and documentation
will be discussed. 1) Objectives include being able to explain EEC rules and regulations
regarding obsesrvation and documentation; identify developmental domain; explain
significance of frequently observing and recording children's progress across the
developmental domain; create observation documentation that is objective, factual and
accurate; describe and utilize various methods of observation documentation; and review
documentation for purpose of developiong progress reports, individualized plans, and
curriculum. 2) No prerequisite 3) Necessary for Category #1 Curriculum and Assessment
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
Course Description: An introduction to the field of early childhood education and program
planning. The course will study the historical influences and current issues in planning early
childhood programs. The specifics of planning quality infant/toddler and preschool programs
will be studied including: curriculum goals, teacher roles, design of environments, and parent
involvement. Observations in child care centers are an integral part of the course. Replaces
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2014 - 2015
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
April 16 - 30, 2015
Online
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January 19 - 26, 2015
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Home Health and Child Care
Training Center
185 Main Street
Avon MA 02322
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January 5 - March 14, 2015
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Fisher College
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School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
October 18, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
ED 211. Only one of these two courses may be applied to a certificate or degree program.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify personal qualities and professional competencies that contribute to becoming a
professional in the field of early childhood education. 2. Identify the major historical
influences and current issues affecting early education today. 3. Put into practice the principal
of developmentally appropriate practice. 4. Analyze the influence the classroom environment,
daily schedule, and thoughtful teachers have on the healthy growth and development of
young children. 5. Demonstrate the importance of parent/family involvement in children’s
early care and education. 6. List the general group child care licensing regulations for
Massachusetts quality programs set forth by the National Association for the Education of
Young Children. (NAEYC). 7. Use teaching strategies that integrate Anti-Bias Curriculum and
Developmentally Appropriate Practice across the curriculum. This course is aligned with Mass
Dept. of EEC QRIS Standards #1 Curriculum and Learning and #4 Family and Community
Engagement.
Preventing Summer Learning Loss
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Progress Reports and Beyond
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5 6 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences,
Preschool STE Standards
This course is designed to support school-age programs strengthen the role that they can play
in supporting students and helping them to retain their school-year skills. Summer learning
opportunities are critical to closing the achievement gap and supporting working families.
This course is intended to reflect QRIS Standards Category 1B: Teacher Child Relationships and
Interactions. Core Competency Area 1: Understanding the Growth and Development of
Children and Youth.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 3 5 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
This CEU Series will look at how to use observations to develop and complete progress reports
for communicating with a family about their child's development and to facilitate, when
appropriate, a child's transition to another program. This course will also explore how
educators can use the information gained from these tools to adapt programming to meet the
individual needs of the children. Ways to meet EEC regulations relating to progress reports
will also be included in the discussions. 1) Objectives include being able to explain EEC rules
and regulations regarding progress reports; review documentation and create a
developmental summary for purpose of developing progress reports, individualized plans, and
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Bridgewater State University ASOST Conference
131 Summer Street
Bridgewater MA 02325
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
February 9 and 23, 201502/09/15
& 02/23/15
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Home Health and Child Care
Training Center
185 Main Street
Avon MA 02322
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Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
October 2 - 16, 2014
Online
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
March 14, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
October 18, 2014
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
curriculum; create progress reports that are honest, thoughtful and professiona; prepare for
and conduct quality parent/teacher conferences; develop individualized plans for children to
better meet their needs; and incorporate individualized plans into weekly lessons 2)
Observation and Documentation or consent of the instructor 3)Necessary for Category #1
Curriculum and Assessment
Promoting Positive Behavior
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Promoting Social and Emotional
Development
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Promoting Social and Emotional
Development
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
Learn foundations of child development and understand the causes behind difficult behavior.
Explore tools for positive and beneficial communications, interactions, and relationships.
Learn to build a positive peer culture and create and implement a positive behavior
management system. Motivate positive behavior in children exhibiting challenging behaviors.
Learn concrete tools to promote positive behavior and positive communications. Learn about
conflict resolution and mediation techniques. This training course is experiential with many
opportunities to observe and practice new skills. Meets QRIS requirements for strategies to
support open-ended conversations, sharing of ideas, problem-solving techniques, and positive
peer interactions in standard 1b.2.2 (OST) and conflict resolution and mediation techniques
in standard 1b.3.3 (OST) and warm, nurturing, positive relationships in standard 1b.2.1
(Center/School-Based and Family Care).
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Participants will learn how to set up a classroom environment that promotes the
development of positive social and emotional skills and develop strategies to encourage and
promote self-regulation and self-concept in children. Participants will analyze the assessment
tool they are currently using and reflect on how that impacts their curriculum planning. We
will also consider how to implement strategies to promote cooperative social behavior that
balance both individual and group needs. Attention to high needs children will be embedded
throughout conversation. Aligned with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Participants will learn how to set up a classroom environment that promotes the
development of positive social and emotional skills and develop strategies to encourage and
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Child Care Network
372 North Street
Hyannis MA 02601
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CEU course
0.5 Credits
promote self-regulation and self-concept in children. Participants will analyze the assessment
tool they are currently using and reflect on how that impacts their curriculum planning. We
will also consider how to implement strategies to promote cooperative social behavior that
balance both individual and group needs. Attention to high needs children will be embedded
throughout conversation. Aligned with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and Learning
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Room to Grow: Improving Infant
and Toddler Spaces
CEU course
0.5 Credits
School Age Portfolios: Bringing
Student Progress to Life
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
A well- developed physical invironment supports high quality care for infants and toddlers.
The training includes images, strategies and activities that merge thoughtful space design with
high quality program design to foster positive relationships, promote age-appropriate
learning, health, hygiene and safety, and to support high quality care. 1) Objectives include
understanding why and how environments impact the growth and development of infants
and toddlers, examining several different components of high quality infant-toddler indoor
and outdoor environments; exploring how to apply the concepts introduced in Module 1 to
design an indoor infant toddler space; exploring how to apply the concepts introduced in
Module 1 to design an outdoor infant toddler space and outdoor expereinces; and identifying
specific ways they can improve their infant toddler spaces 2) No prerequisite 3) Aligns with
and reinforces Category 2: Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments
Course Language: English
Discover the benefits of child portfolios and learn best practices for creating, maintaining, and
using portfolios. Explore use of anecdotal records to deepen communication about child
progress and strengthen your program's support for each child. Engage in creative dialog and
find strategies to incorporate portfolios and anecdotal data into your program without overburdening the staff. Create an implementation plan for using portfolios and anecdotal data to
improve child outcomes and strengthen your program. Meets QRIS requirements for
interpretation of data and accessing additional services in standard 3b.2.2 (OST) and
anecdotal/portfolio assessment processes in standard 1a.3.5 (OST); interpretation of data and
accessing additional services and in standards 1a.2.1, 1a.3.2, and 3b.3.2 (Center/SchoolBased) and documenting children's progress in 1a.3.2 (Center/School-Based); and
interpretation of data and accessing additional services and in standards 1a.2.2, 1a.3.2, and
3a.3.3, 1a.4.2, and 3a.4.4 (Family Care) and documenting children's progress in 1a.3.2 (Family
Care).
Infants and Toddlers
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Plymouth Public Library
132 South Street
Plymouth MA 02360
March 9 and 23, 2015
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Old Colony YMCA
445 Central Street
Stoughton MA 02072
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
February 2 - 16, 2015
Online
Course Language: English
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Service Learning Projects to
Support Student Success
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
EEC Core Competency Areas: 6 8
Develop an afterschool/OST curriculum that utilizes local and national resources on the
Common Core State Standards that engages, students, parents, and the community. QRIS
Standard Alignment Category 1A, Curriculum and Learning: Curriculum, Assessment, and
Diversity. Core Competency Area 5: Learning Environments and Implementing Curriculum.
Special Needs: ECE 222
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 5 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
This course focuses on student understanding diverse abilities of children from birth through
eight years of age with problems in any of the following areas: physical, social, emotional and
intellectual development. Students learn the role of today's teacher in an all-inclusive
classroom. The objectives of this course meet DEEC guidelines for certification as lead
teacher. Pre- or co-requisite: PSY 252 (formerly PSY 52).
Speech and Language
Development in Early Education
Settings
CEU course
0.5 Credits
STEM training
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 5 6
Areas of Alignment: Early English Language Development Standards
This course will discuss the typical speech development patterns of young children, English as
a Second Language Learners and Children with Communication Delays. This course will
discuss activities that can be used in Early Childhood settings to promote and support
language development. Participants will be able to describe the difference between speech
and language, identify typical and non-typical patterns of speech development, plan activities
to support speech and language development and list strategies to support Diverse Language
Learners in Early Education Settings. Aligns with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers, Early English
Language Development Standards
Children use math and science skills from birth to interpret and react to their world. It is
important for educators to stimulate and engage children’s thinking by offering engaging and
developmentally appropriate activities in science, technology, engineering and math. In this
learning event, participants will discover the STEM capabilities of young children
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
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ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
October 18, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Bridgewater State University ASOST Conference
131 Summer Street
Bridgewater MA 02325
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
September 17 - December 17, 2014
6:30 - 9:45 PM
Bristol Community College
777 Elsbree Street
Fall River MA 02720
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
April 25, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Children's Workshop
536 MacArthur Blvd.
Bourne MA 02532
March 21, 2015
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Child Development and Education
231 Main Street
Brockton MA 02301
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STEM training
CEU course
0.5 Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
Areas of Alignment: Preschool STE Standards
Children use math and science skills from birth to interpret and react to their world.[1] It is
important for educators to stimulate and engage children’s thinking by offering engaging and
developmentally appropriate activities in science, technology, engineering and math. In this
learning event, participants will discover the STEM capabilities of young children and explore
strategies designed to weave STEM content into program learning experiences. QRIS
Category 1: Curriculum and Learning. Core Competency Area: 5: Learning Environments and
Implementing Curriculum.
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
February 5 and 12, 2015
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Webinar
This webinar is given in three 90-minutes sessions, plus a homework assignment between
sessions 1 and 2. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, including email, downloading
documents, and internet browsing; Have a valid email address and agree to check emails at
least twice a week; Have an internet connection capable of streaming videos; Have telephone
connection and a quiet space for effective participation during webinar.
Strategies for Children's Behavior:
ED204
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
Areas of Alignment: Preschool STE Standards
Course Description: An introduction to the field of early childhood education and program
planning. The course will study the historical influences and current issues in planning early
childhood programs. The specifics of planning quality infant/toddler and preschool programs
will be studied including: curriculum goals, teacher roles, design of environments, and parent
involvement. Observations in child care centers are an integral part of the course. Replaces
ED 211. Only one of these two courses may be applied to a certificate or degree program.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify personal qualities and professional competencies that contribute to becoming a
professional in the field of early childhood education. 2. Identify the major historical
influences and current issues affecting early education today. 3. Put into practice the principal
of developmentally appropriate practice. 4. Analyze the influence the classroom environment,
daily schedule, and thoughtful teachers have on the healthy growth and development of
young children. 5. Demonstrate the importance of parent/family involvement in children’s
early care and education. 6. List the general group child care licensing regulations for
Massachusetts quality programs set forth by the National Association for the Education of
Young Children. (NAEYC). 7. Use teaching strategies that integrate Anti-Bias Curriculum and
Developmentally Appropriate Practice across the curriculum. This course is aligned with Mass
Dept. of EEC QRIS Standards #1 Curriculum and Learning and #4 Family and Community
Engagement.
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
March 16 - May 9, 2015
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Fisher College
Course Language: English
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Supporting Children with ADHD
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Supporting Children with Autism
Spectrum Disorder
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Supporting English Language
Learners
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
Develop your knowledge about working with children who are experiencing the unique
challenges associated with ADHD. Learn about supporting ADHD for all ages of child. Explore
behaviors associated with the three types of ADHD diagnosis. Learn about the diagnosis and
common symptoms, concrete, specific strategies, tools, and activities to support children with
ADHD. Overcome frustration, resistance, and poor self-esteem; build tools for focus,
calmness, and success. Build an understanding of the unique challenges faced by families
with a child who has ADHD and connect to, dialog with, and support families. Opportunities
to practice skills and tools are a key element of this course. Meets QRIS requirements for
special education and meeting the needs of children with disabilities in standards 3b.2.2 and
3a.4.2 (OST).
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 7
Develop your knowledge about working with children who are experiencing the unique
challenges associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn about supporting ASD for all
ages of child. Explore behaviors associated with children on the Autism Spectrum as well as
commonly co-occurring issues. Learn about the diagnosis and common symptoms, concrete,
specific strategies, tools, and activities to support children with Autism. Prevent or manage
meltdowns and overcome disengagement and peer discomfort; build tools for connection,
communication, and social-skills development. Build an understanding of the unique
challenges faced by families with a child who has Autism Spectrum Disorder and connect to,
dialog with, and support families. Opportunities to practice skills and tools are a key element
of this course.Meets QRIS requirements for special education and meeting the needs of
children with disabilities in standards 3b.2.2 and 3a.4.2 (OST).
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 7
Participants will explore the challenges and opportunities of working with ELLs in afterschool
and out-of-school time settings, and learn practical tips and ideas that staff can use at their
programs. This course is intended to reflect QRIS Standards Category 4, Family and
Community Engagement. Core Competency Area 1: Understanding the Growth and
Development of Children and Youth.
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
March 2 - 16, 201503/02/15 03/16/15
Online
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
April 1 - 15, 2015
Online
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
February 2 - 6, 2015
Online
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 5 6 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Early English Language
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COURSE TITLE
Supporting Trauma Survivors and
Students with Social-Emotional
Challenges
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Teaching Preschool STEM: ED 298
College Course
4 Credits
Understanding Bullying and
Prevention Strategies
CEU course
0.5 Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Development Standards
Learn about including and supporting children who have experienced trauma, abuse, or
homelessness. Explore and problem-solve common challenges. Build awareness and form a
deeper understanding of how to overcome common challenges that survivors of trauma,
abuse, and homelesness experience. Consider cultural perspectives and how to dialog about
difficult issues. Learn to create a shift in program culture to welcome and support children
who have survived trauma, abuse, or homelessness. Troubleshoot barriers and challenges.
Build and implement a workplan to improve inclusion in your program! Meets QRIS
requirements for special education and meeting the needs of children with disabilities in
standards 3b.2.2 and 3a.4.2 (OST).
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 7
Students will become familiar with the new MA STE Standards. They be will become familiar
with the inquiry process as as developmentally appropriate STE and math content. They will
make cross curricular connections to literacy, arts as well as make distinct connections to the
QRIS standards. Students will consider: the design of an indoor and outdoor inquiry
environments; choice of appropriate materials and tools; range of curricular programs; the
teacher's role in an inquiry based learning environment; assessment; and partnering with
families. Students will prepare, implement, document and present STEm lesson plans. This
class relies of active and reflective learning- modeling that will transfer to the preschool
setting. In this course, students will become familiar with the STE Standards as they pertain
to QRIS standards regarding Curriculum and Learning in/ out of the classroom and their
connections to Family and Community Engagement and relationship to Workforce
Development and Professional Qualifications.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Preschool STE Standards
In this training, we explore the causes of bullying behavior. Discuss steps to prevent and stop
bullying. Learn to create a positive, authentic community that encourages and values
communication, empathy, and support while teaching children healthier and more
appropriate strategies for conflict resolution. Discover concrete, implementable strategies,
useful games, and helpful tools. Craft a plan to create a strong, bully-free program culture.
Meets QRIS requirements for strategies to support open-ended conversations, sharing of
ideas, problem-solving techniques, and positive peer interactions in standard 1b.2.2 (OST)
and conflict resolution and mediation techniques in standard 1b.3.3 (OST).
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
January 6 - 20, 2015
Online
Preschoolers
January 21 - May 1, 2015
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Wheaton College
26 East Main Street
Norton MA 02766
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
May 6 - 20, 2015
Online
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Understanding Children with
Special Needs and their Families
CEU course
0.5 Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 7
A greater number of children with special needs are entering early education and care
programs. In order for educators to support these children and their families, it is imperative
that they learn about the individual child including the child’s needs and those of his/her
family, as well as the educational and therapeutic services s/he typically receives. This course
offers an introduction to supporting children with special needs and is especially suited for
early education and care educators who have not yet included children with special needs in
their programs. Videos, hands-on activities, and resources will be part of this session. QRIS
Category 3: Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development. Core Competency Area:
2: Guiding and Interacting with Children and Youth
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
April 11, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
SSCAP
196 Southmeadow Road
Plymouth MA 02360
Define and describe various types of special needs or disabilities; Discuss the benefits and
challenges of including children with special needs in their programs; Identify the educational,
therapeutic, and support services which children with special needs typically receive; Describe
the impact to a family of having a child with significant special needs; Explore resources on
various types of disabilities, including their characteristics and manifestations.
Understanding Triggers and Crisis
De-Escalation
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Using Observation Skills for
Planning and Assessment
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2
This dynamic course focuses on how to identify children's triggers, how to de-escalate prior to
a crisis, and how to handle a crisis situation if it arises. Prevent problem behaviors before
they arise, and help children build self-awareness and self-regulation skills. Make any
situation into an opportunity for learning, insight, and growth. Participants receive concrete,
useful tools that they can apply and the course includes a series of opportunities to practice
and experiment with new skills and tools. Meets QRIS requirements for strategies to support
open-ended conversations, sharing of ideas, problem-solving techniques, and positive peer
interactions in standard 1b.2.2 (OST) and conflict resolution and mediation techniques in
standard 1b.3.3 (OST).
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 7
Participants will explore the importance of observations and documentation and how to use
these tools to assess child progress and improve programs. Through presentation, readings,
video clips, discussion, and interactive exercises, participants will learn techniques and
strategies for doing effective observations. In addition, participants will learn how to take the
information from observations to accurately evaluate the needs of the children, understand
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2014 - 2015
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
February 12 - 26, 2015
Online
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
June 4 and 11, 2015
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Child Care Network
372 North Street
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how to assess child progress, and form a curriculum plan for individual and group experiences
that supports learning and development. Aligns with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and
Learning.
Using Observation Skills for
Planning and Assessment
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Using the Pyramid Model in the
Preschool Classroom
CEU course
0.5 Credits
What to do with your Program
Assessment Data
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Participants will explore the importance of observations and documentation and how to use
these tools to assess child progress and improve programs. Through presentation, readings,
video clips, discussion, and interactive exercises, participants will learn techniques and
strategies for doing effective observations. In addition, participants will learn how to take the
information from observations to accurately evaluate the needs of the children, understand
how to assess child progress, and form a curriculum plan for individual and group experiences
that supports learning and development. Aligns with QRIS Standard 1: Curriculum and
Learning.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Using the Pyramid Model in the Preschool Classroom focuses on how the CESFEL Pyramid
Model can be used in preschool classrooms, with a special emphasis on using scheduling and
routines effectively, through didactic instruction, experiential activities, and the utilization of
CSEFEL materials. The CSEFEL course addresses several key QRIS standards including:
Curriculum, Assessment, and Diversity, Teacher-Child Relationships and Interactions, Program
Staff Qualifications and Professional Development
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5 6 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations MA Curriculum Frameworks Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Learn to create and implement a process for analyzing and interpreting child and program
assessment data. Discover strategies for drawing conclusions from data and crafting child
support plans and/or program improvement plans based on results. Explore use of an
analysis process to benefit from the required assessments for QRIS, EEC Licensing, and any
requirements of your system, program, or funders. Make your data useful and let it help you
on the road to continuous program improvement and stronger child outcomes! Meets QRIS
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Hyannis MA 02601
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
September 27, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
April 2 and 9, 2015
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Cape Cod Children's Place
10 Ballwic Rd.
North Eastham MA 02651
Children's Express Child Care, Inc.
101A Dunham Street
Attleboro MA 02705
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
September 16, 2014
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Old Colony YMCA
850 West Chestnut Street
Brockton MA 02301
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ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
January 8 and 15, 2015
6:30 - 8:30 PM
requirements for assessment and data interpretation processes and accessing additional
services in standards 3b.2.2 (OST); assessment and data interpretation processes, accessing
additional services, and documenting children's progress in standards 1a.2.1, 1a.3.2, and
3b.3.2 (Center/School-Based); and assessment and data interpretation processes, accessing
additional services, and documenting children's progress in standards 1a.2.2, 1a.3.2, 3a.3.3,
1a.4.2, and 3a.4.4 (Family Child Care).
Working with Children with
Special Diets, Allergies and
Specialized Feeding Issues
(webinar)
CEU course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 6 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Food allergies affect 1 in 13 children in the United States, with young children being affected
the most. Food allergies, food sensitivities and other feeding issues are an increasing concern
for early education and care programs. Participants will be introduced to the health and
safety needs of children with special dietary needs and ways to support these children and
collaborate with families and health professionals. Participants will begin to develop their
own individual health care plan for children with special diets, allergies, and specialized
feeding issues in their program. QRIS Category 2: Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor
Environments. Core Competency Area: 4: Health, Safety, and Nutrition.
Webinar
Compare and contrast the symptoms and characteristics of food allergies and food
intolerances; Identify basic health and safety needs of children with specialized feeding issues;
Assess their programs’ readiness to adapt menus, implement individualized health care plans,
and plan emergency procedures to prevent life-threatening allergic reactions.
Describe ways to team with families and health professionals to meet the needs of children
with food allergies and specialized feeding issues; Use resources and strategies to plan to
support children with specialized feeding issues and their families.
This webinar is given in three 90-minutes sessions, plus a homework assignment between
sessions 1 and 2. Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, including email, downloading
documents, and internet browsing; Have a valid email address and agree to check emails at
least twice a week; Have an internet connection capable of streaming videos; Have telephone
connection and a quiet space for effective participation during webinar.
Working with Children with
Special Diets, Food Allergies and
Specialized Feeding Issues
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4
Food allergies affect 1 in 13 children in the United States, with young children being affected
the most. Food allergies, food sensitivities and other feeding issues are an increasing concern
for early education and care programs. Participants will be introduced to the health and
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Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
October 4, 2014
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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CEU course
0.5 Credits
safety needs of children with special dietary needs and ways to support these children and
collaborate with families and health professionals. Participants will begin to develop their
own individual health care plan for children with special diets, allergies, and specialized
feeding issues in their program. QRIS Category 2: Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor
Environments. Core Competency Area: 4: Health, Safety, and Nutrition.
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Wes Parish Family School
2049 Meetinghouse Way
West Barnstable MA 02668
Compare and contrast the symptoms and characteristics of food allergies and food
intolerances; Identify basic health and safety needs of children with specialized feeding issues;
Assess their programs’ readiness to adapt menus, implement individualized health care plans,
and plan emergency procedures to prevent life-threatening allergic reactions.
Describe ways to team with families and health professionals to meet the needs of children
with food allergies and specialized feeding issues; Use resources and strategies to plan to
support children with specialized feeding issues and their families.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4
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EEC Region 6: Metro Boston: Action for Boston Community Development, Inc
178 Tremont Street Boston, MA 02111
http://region6eps.bostonabcd.org
Action for Boston Community Development, Inc (ABCD) is the lead agent for the Educator and Provider Support grant for the Metro Boston region. ABCD provides professional
development coursework and support services such as technical assistance and coaching and mentoring to educators and providers in EEC mixed delivery system. ABCD
supports educators and providers in the following cities and towns:
Boston
Needham
Braintree
Quincy
Brookline
Randolph
Cambridge
Revere
Chelsea
Somerville
Cohasset
Wellesley
Dedham
Weston
Hull
Weymouth
Milton
Winthrop
For more information regarding EEC funded
professional development services in Metro Boston
or to register for a course contact:
Donna Jasak
617-348-6287
Donna.Jasak@bostonabcd.org
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AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
A Caring Curriculum for Infants,
Toddlers, and Twos
CEU Course
4 Credits
Module One: Introduction and General Child Development, Observations, Documentation, and
Assessment, Understanding the Impacts of Culture, Understanding and Working with Families.
Module Two: Physical Development and Nutrition, Social/Emotional Development, Cognitive
Development, Language and Literacy. This course aligns with QRIS Standards: 1: Curriculum
and Learning
Infants and Toddlers
February 1, 2015
Distance Learning
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
March 17, 2014
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
A Youth Development Approach to
Positive Group Behavior
Management
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 4
This course is designed to engage staff who work with children or youth in positive behavior
strategies. Starting with a youth development approach and the understanding that much of
young people's behavior can be addressed and supported by prevention structures and
strategies and relationship building between adults and young people. In this interactive
training, staff will learn to address motivations for negative behaviors and explore case studies
to learn practical applications for their programs and their day to day work. QRIS Standard 1Curriculum and Learning
Accommodating, Adapting, and
Assessing: Meeting the Special
Needs of Diverse Learners
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 4
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Each day you arrive at work in an early childhood setting, you are tasked with many challenges.
The primary task of the day is how to best facilitate learning for all the children in your care.
This series will help you move from making accommodations for individual children to making
adaptations to meet the needs of many children. Adapting the curriculum involves providing
learners with a variety of ways to process information, demonstrate skill development and help
you as an educator understand how each learner learns effectively. No prerequisites; Aligns
with category #1. QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
Adventures in STEM
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2
Teaches how to link the MA ESE Science and Technology/Engineering curriculum frameworks
and guiding principles used in public school systems, with an OST program. QRIS Standard 1Curriculum and Learning
Ayudando a Sus Niñ os a Aprender
y Disfrutar de las Matemáticas
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Preschool STE Standards
Research supports the notion that young children have an intuitive sense of informal
mathematics. As an early childhood educator you play an important role in bridging children's
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
HRIA
95 Berkeley Street
Boston MA 2116
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (9-14 yrs)
November 18, 2014
6:30 - 9:00 PM
The Lollipop Tree Nursery School
12 Elm Street
Braintree MA 02184
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
December 2and 9, 2014
10:00 AM to 12:30PM
Dorchester Neighborhood House
110 Claybourne Street
Dorchester MA 02124
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
March 7, 2015
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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ADDRESSED
(Contínuo desde el Nacimiento
hasta los Cinco Años) (Numeracy
Birth Through Five)
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
informal understanding of mathematics with daily experiences offered through your program's
learning environment. This workshop takes a chronological view of mathematics development
in children, beginning at birth and going through Kindergarten. It will offer specific teaching
suggestions for each age group based on the Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers,
the Preschool Learning Experiences, and the Common Core State Standards QRIS Standards.
(Las matemáticas están en todas partes. Están en el mundo alrededor de nosotros, están en la
naturaleza, y están en su programa, adentro y afuera. Buscando las matemáticas todos los días
de la vida, usted puede ayudar a los niños a aprender los conceptos básicos y comprender por
qué las matemáticas son tan importantes. A través de esta capacitación estudiaremos el
desarrollo matemático que se da en los primeros cinco años de la vida de un niño. ) QRIS
Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
(ONLY up to 5 years
of age)
Bridges to STEM Learning for
Grades K-8
CEU Course
1 Credits
CDA
CEU Course
12 Credits
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool Learning
Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Learn to support STEM skill development through active, engaging, and fun approaches to
STEM, while aligning to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks (MA-CF) and engaging best
practices such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Thematic Curriculum and ProjectBased Learning. This online course for educators is interactive and engaging, providing
experiential learning opportunities as well as interaction and reflection with classmates and the
course instructor. This course is part of the Building Programs, Building Brains series,
developed in partnership with EEC and UMass Boston. Meets QRIS requirements for
curriculum frameworks overview and supporting mathematics development in standard 3b.2.2
(OST).
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
IEPD ha diseñado un curso de Desarrollo Infantil Credencial de Asociado en 120 horas para los
educadores en centros de cuidado de niños y familia interesados en la credencial nacional CDA.
Este curso integra todos los requerimientos de la aplicación del CDA, incluyendo el desarrollo
del archivo de recursos profesionales, declaraciones de autobiografía, cuestionarios a los
padres, y la preparación para la observación formal y el proceso de evaluación nacional. El
curso se ha ofrecido en los últimos siete años con gran éxito. El curso está disponible en Inglés,
español y portugués. Póngase en contacto con IEPD para una clase en su área o vamos a llegar
a su ubicación y ofrecer un curso de un mínimo de diez estudiantes. QRIS estándar de 1
Curriculum y Aprendizaje ; QRIS Estándar 2 Caja de seguridad, ambientes interiores y exteriores
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COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
TBD
Quincy MA 02169
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
March 1, 2015
Online
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
September - June
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Child Development and Education
1208A VFW Parkway
West Roxbury MA 02132
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Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January - May 2015
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Saludables; QRIS Estándar calificaciones de 3 de la Fuerza Laboral y Desarrollo Profesional
QRIS Estándar 4 Participación Familiar y Comunitaria; and QRIS Estándar 5- Liderazgo, Gestión
y Administración
Child Development
College Course
3 Credits
Child Growth and Development:
ECE 101 E1
College Course
3 Credits
Children on the Autism Spectrum
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 5 6 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
This course studies child development from birth to pubescence with a focus on infancy
through 6 years of age. Problems of discipline, sibling rivalry, development of responsibility,
and social adjustment are covered. Practical applications of developmental theories are
discussed, along with an observational component.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
PREREQUISITE: ENG101
Students enrolled in this course will explore the theories and practices of growth and
development for infants and young children, with an emphasis on significant and recent
research, contemporary schools of thought, and theories of human development. Additional
topics covered in this course include the influence of heredity and environment on child
development, infant and child health care, socialization and sex role stereotyping. Fulfills Social
Science core requirement
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
With 1 in 68 children in the US being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (Centers for
Disease Control, 2014) it is increasingly important for early childhood educators to learn more
about supporting children with autism. This webinar will provide participants with detailed
information including typical behaviors and interaction styles of a child with ASD and the
challenges and stressors to the family with a child with ASD. Participants will examine
examples of adaptations to communication, environment, and interactions to support the
inclusion of a child with ASD and will receive a collection of resources for use in your early
childhood program. This webinar is given in three 90-minutes sessions, plus a homework
assignment between sessions 1 and 2. QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning QRIS
Standard 2- Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments QRIS Standard 4- Family and
Community Engagement
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Mass Bay Community College
19 Flagg Drive
Framingham or Wellesley Campus
MA 01702-5928
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January - June 2015
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Roxbury Community College
1234 Columbus Avenue
Roxbury Crossing MA 02120
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
August 26, 2014
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Little Voices
104 Needham Rd
Hyde Park MA 02136
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School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Febraury 6 and 13, 2015
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Participants will:
Describe characteristics of ASD including assessment methods and diagnosis of ASD; Identify
early signs of ASD including Autism, PDD-NOS, and Aspergers; List resources to support further
learning about ASD and to share with families; Describe the stages and goals of communication
for a child with ASD; Describe alternative types of communication that can be used with
children with ASD; Describe typical environmental challenges for children with ASD and identify
strategies to meet these challenges within a child care program; Plan for adaptations to
interactions and communications to support children with ASD in a child care program; List the
health and safety issues of children with ASD and describe strategies and resources for families
whose children have ASD; Identify the stressors and challenges for families of children with
ASD and measures providers can take to support these families.
Creative Minds-Arts in Afterschool
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Curriculum for Preschool
Children: EDU 105
College Course
3 Credits
Development in Early Childhood
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This Leadership Academy uses the nationally distributed Creative Minds Out of School arts
curriculum as a tool to encourage providers to discover new approaches to teaching 21st
century skills, literacy (English and Spanish), and STEM content through visual arts education.
The Creative Minds curriculum is not only alighned wiht Curriculum Frameworks and the new
Common Core Standards, but it also includes fun and innovative STEM extension activities.
Built-in follow-up coaching will be provided to training the participants. QRIS Standard 1Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
By focusing on methods and materials in early childhood education, this course explores ways
to maximize the learning experience for young children. The meaning and value of play and the
child’s individual and developing use of materials will be considered. Projects based on cues
from children’s interests and how to adopt activities for children in differing cultural settings
will be included. A three-hour pre-practicum is required. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly
advised. QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
This course introduces the student to a child's developmental growth from pre-natal stages to
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2014 - 2015
East Boston YMCA
54 Ashley Street
East Boston MA 02128
Preschoolers
September 4 - December 22, 2014
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Quincy College
1250 Hancock Street
Quincy MA 02169
Infants and Toddlers
September - December 2014
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College Course
3 Credits
seven years of age. Developmental landmarks are studied as they relate to a preschool setting.
The importance of recognizing individual as well as cultural differences and various rates and
patterns of growth is emphasized. A grade of C or higher is required for graduation.
Prerequisites: ENGL 092 Preparing for College Reading II and ENGL 099 Introductory Writing;
waiver by placement testing results; or department approval.
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Developmentally Appropriate
Practices for the Early Educator
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Developmentally Appropriate
Practices for the Early Educator
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Directing with Vision and Clarity
CEU Course
1 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Este curso está diseñado para los nuevos educadores o más educadores experimentados que
quieran entender cómo planificar el currículo para los niños en función de su desarrollo
individual. El curso se dirige el Departamento de Educación Temprana y (CEE) regulación del
Cuidado, 600 a 7,05, que se ocupa de integraciones entre adultos y niños Massachusetts. En
esta formación la investigación actual se comparte que muestra la importancia de las
interacciones de calidad con los niños que promueve la lengua, el desarrollo social / emocional
y cognitivo de los niños pequeños. QRIS estándar de 1 Curriculum y Aprendizaje QRIS Estándar
2 Caja de seguridad, ambientes interiores y exteriores Saludables
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course is designed for new educators or more experienced educators who would like to
understand how to plan curriculum for children based on their individual development. The
course addresses the Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care's (EEC) regulation,
600-7.05, which addresses integrations between Adults and Children. In this training current
research is shared that shows the importance of quality interactions with children that
promotes language, social/emotional and cognitive development of young children. QRIS
Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning QRIS Standard 2- Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor
Environments
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This unique workshop series is designed to re-energize all participants and help them to shift to
a more positive and inspiring way to manage their programs and their lives. Participants will
return to their programs with new ideas and strategies for deeply connecting their vision and
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2014 - 2015
Massoit Community College Canton Campus
900 Randolph Street
Canton MA 02021
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
March 7, 2015
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Quincy College
1250 Hancock Street
Quincy MA 02169
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
October 7 and 14, 2014
6:00 - 8:45 PM
Child Care Choices of Boston
105 Chauncy Street
Boston MA 02111
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
October 23 and 30, 2014
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Directors; Collaborative:
Leadership and Professionalism in
Action
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Diversity and Culutral
Competence
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
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ADDRESSED
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core values with the teachers, children and families in their program. Specific topic areas will
include intentionality, creating a vision statement and personal action plan, time management
that focuses of your key goals, motivating and inspiring staff, fundamental coaching skills and
assessing and enhancing the culture and climate of early childhood programs. All aspects of
this course will provide new ideas, resources and the reflective framework necessary for
leaders to improve the quality of their programs and all their professional relationships
Participant Outcomes: At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Demonstrate an openness to innovation and change as they develop new visions that reflect
their own core values and the needs of their program
• Identify intentional leadership characteristics and behaviors and describe how they will apply
them to the role as an educational leader
• Characterized at least four time/organizational management strategies and describe their
application to their daily work
• Formulate three new strategies to supervise, mentor and inspire the teachers in their
programs
• Assess the culture and climate of their programs and identify three key ways that they could
improve the overall climate of their programs QRIS Standard 5- Leadership, Management and
Administration
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Cambridge Main Library
Broadway
Cambridge MA 02139
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
This CEU will be the foundation of a Directors' Collaborative Network and will meet for 5
sessions with each session incorporating topics such as hiring, motivating staff, termination,
leadership, and legal aspects of child care. 1) The objectives include being able to list practices
for hiring, motivating and terminating staff; to demonstrate leadership skills and to explains
the legal concerns involved with interactions with parents and educators. 2) No prerequisites
QRIS Standard 5: Leadership, Management & Administration
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
78
Areas of Alignment:
A child’s identity is founded on culturally specific beliefs, values and behaviors, therefore
consistency between the home and the program is imperative 2. In this session, participants
will explore cultural diversity and its influence on the child and family. They will use this
information to consider teaching practices and interactions that are respectful and supportive
of each child’s and family’s culture. Format Hours/ QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
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2014 - 2015
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Dedham Community House
Preschool
614 High Street
Dedham MA 02061
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
February 1, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
For Kids Only - Gorman/Ft. Banks
School
101 Kennedy Drive
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Early Childhood Curriculum:
ECE 107
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 5
Areas of Alignment:
Este curso se centra en el plan de estudios apropiado para el desarrollo para satisfacer las
necesidades individuales de los niños. Los estudiantes investigarán los materiales curriculares
actuales y las tendencias de desarrollo curricular. Los planes de lecciones, unidades de
enseñanza y centros de aprendizaje serán diseñados por los estudiantes. Este curso también se
ofrece en español y cantonés. Pre-requisito: ECE 106 o con el permiso del Presidente de la
División o el Decano Académico QRIS estándar de 1 Curriculum y Aprendizaje
Early Childhood Curriculum:
ECE 107
College Course
3 Credits
Early Childhood Education
Administration: ECE 218
College Course
3 Credits
EEC Core Competencies in Early
Education and Care and OST
Settings
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Este curso se centra en el plan de estudios apropiado para el desarrollo para satisfacer las
necesidades individuales de los niños. Los estudiantes investigarán los materiales curriculares
actuales y las tendencias de desarrollo curricular. Los planes de lecciones, unidades de
enseñanza y centros de aprendizaje serán diseñados por los estudiantes. Este curso también se
ofrece en español y cantonés. Pre-requisito: ECE 106 o con el permiso del Presidente de la
División o el Decano Académico QRIS estándar de 1 Curriculum y Aprendizaje
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
Winthrop MA 02152
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
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2014 - 2015
January - June 2015
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Urban College of Boston
178 Tremont Street
Boston MA 02111
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
September 2014 - December
2014
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Urban College of Boston
178 Tremont Street
Boston MA 02111
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course examines the roles and responsibilities of the administrator including preparation,
implementation and appraisal of various early childhood programs. Topics will include:
selection, supervision and evaluation of staff, the budgeting process, food and health services,
and the design of facilities. This course is also offered in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed ECE 104, 105, 106 and 107 QRIS Standard 5Leadership, Management and Administration
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
This course is designed to provide early childhood education professionals with the knowledge
and skills to assess their own level in terms of the eight core competencies, across the infanttoddler, preschool and out-of school age range. This survey course consists of eight learning
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
September 2014 - December
2014
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Urban College of Boston
178 Tremont Street
Boston MA 02111
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
September 1, 2014
Online
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modules. Each module is based on one of the eight core competencies: 1) understanding
growth and development of children and youth, 2)guiding and interacting with children and
youth, 3) partnering with families and communities, 4) health, safety and nutrition, 5) learning
environments and curriculum, 6)observation, assessment and documentation, 7) program
planning and development, and 8) professionalism and leadership. 2) No prerequisite 3)
Knowledge is required for administrators and family child care providers at level 2. QRIS
Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning; QRIS Standard 2- Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor
Environments; QRIS Standard 3- Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development; QRIS
Standard 4- Family and Community Engagement; QRIS Standard 5- Leadership, Management
and Administration
School Age (9-14 yrs)
EEC Core Competencies
CEU Course
1.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Areas of Alignment:
This course is designed to provide early childhood education professionals with the knowledge
and skills to assess their own level in terms of eight core competencies across the infanttoddler, preschool and out of school range. This online course consists of eight learning
modules. Each module is based on one of the eight core competencies: 1.) Understanding
Growth and Development of Children 2.) Guiding and Interacting with Children and Youth
3.)Partnering with Families and Communities 4.)Health Safety and Nutrition 5.)Learning
Environments and Curriculum 6.)Observation, Assessment and Documentation 7.) Program
Planning and Development 8.) Professionals and Leadership. The learning modules serve as a
tool to educate participants about the initial level of each competency, an additional online
survey will to allow the participant to evaluate his/her own knowledge of the competency, and
then will develop a plan to extend that knowledge through readings provided and resources
that explain the science supporting each competency.
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
January 26 - May 11, 2015
Online
Las Competencias Básicas de MA están
destinadas a ser utilizadas en diversos programas de educación infantil, incluyendo centros de
cuidado de niños, programas fuera del horario escolar, hogares de cuidado y educación infantil
familiar, preescolares públicos, escuelas privadas, Kindergarten, y Head Start. Cada una de las 8
Áreas de Competencias Básicas tiene su propia sección la cual describe los conocimientos y
habilidades que un educador de educación infantil y/o de un programa fuera del horario
escolar, debe ser capaz de demostrar en su trabajo con niños, familias y colegas. QRIS
Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning; QRIS Standard 2- Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor
Environments; QRIS Standard 3- Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development; QRIS
Standard 4- Family and Community Engagement; QRIS Standard 5- Leadership, Management
and Administration
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EEC Preschool Learning Standards
and Guidelines
CEU Course
1.5 Credits
Embracing Diversity and English
Language Development in Your
Program
CEU Course
1 Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course is designed to provide early childhood education professionals with the knowledge
and skills to teach each content area according to the preschool learning guidelines, or state
standards. This modules as part of the course on the preschool learning experiences will
explain each part of the standard and give examples of how to teach the standard within an
integrated curriculum. Through presentations, online resources, readings, and assignments
students will gain knowledge of the components of each area: mathematics, English language
arts, science and technology/engineering, the arts, and health education, and history and social
science. The last module will cover the content of the Early Childhood Program Standards and
how to incorporate those standards into daily practice. 1) Course objectives include being able
to explain each of the standards and describe ways to teach it to preschool aged children,
design lesson plans and units to teach various academic and social skills across the preschool
day, identify individual learning experiences related to a specific content area in a classroom,
video, or lesson plan, and teach the guidelines in a classroom and evaluate their lessons for
effectiveness. 2) No prerequisite 3) Required for administrators and family child care
provider at level 2/3. QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 5 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
Learn to implement improved practice and create a shift in policies and programmatic culture
to embrace and support diverse learners, welcoming non-native English speaking families and
enhancing ELD progress of students who are dual language learners. Equip yourself with
knowledge about best practices from WIDA, the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks (MACF) and Universal Design for Learning. This online course for administrators is interactive and
engaging, providing experiential learning opportunities as well as interaction and reflection
with classmates and the course instructor. This course is part of the Building Programs, Building
Brains series, developed in partnership with EEC and UMass Boston. QRIS Standard 1Curriculum and Learning QRIS Standard 4- Family and Community Engagement
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Infants and Toddlers
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Online
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
February 1, 2015
Online
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 5 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Early English Language
Development Standards
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Emergent Curriculum and the
Project Approach: ECI 315
College Course
3 Credits
Using the interests of the young child as a base for learning, these modules look at learning in
early childhood education programs with emphasis on expanding curricula though thoughtful
immersion in children’s interests and play in curriculum planning using art, music, science,
literature, math, language arts and literacy development, dramatic play, sensory play, and
block and manipulative play. Students must have taken ECE 104-Curriculum in ECE or an
equivalent course prior to registering for any modules in this course. Prerequisite: ECE 104 or
equivalent. Modules: ECI 311 The What’s and How’s of Emergent Curriculum and the Project
Approach in ECE; ECI 312 Project Planning with Emergent Interests of Children-Where to Begin;
ECI 313 Project Planning with Emergent Interests of Children-Pushing the Plan beyond
Beginnings; ECI 314 Coaching/mentoring (off site interaction with assignments in student’s
worksite. Upon successful completion of all modules and assignments, student would receive
PLAP credit for ECE 003-Early Childhood Elective QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January - June 2015
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Empowering Dual Language
Learners in Your Program
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
Empowering Dual Language Learners provides information and practical guidance for
educators on how to support DLLs (birth to 5) build confidence and advance their socialemotional development while acquiring a new language at an Early Childhood program. There
are many myths regarding language acquisition and approaches to teaching diverse young
children. The course focuses on manageable changes that educators can incorporate into their
teaching practices to support DLLs and their families. QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and
Learning
Engaging Families, Schools, and
Community Partners
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 5
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines
for Infants and Toddlers, Early English Language Development Standards
This training explores deeper strategies for building on existing relationships with families,
forging new or stronger links with schools, and connecting with community resources,
agencies, and businesses. Discover approaches to relationship-building, troubleshooting
common barriers, and useful strategies to forge strong connections. Explore ways to build
connections between stakeholders and strengthen the program's role as a center of the local
community. Learn about crafting and implementing workshops for families. QRIS Standard 4Family and Community Engagement
Bunker Hill Community College
250 Rutherford Ave
Charlestown MA 02129
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
November 1, 2014
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Little Folks
65 Trenton Street
East Boston MA 02128
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
October 1, 2014
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
East Boston Neighborhood Health
Center
155 Addison Street
East Boston MA 02128
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 3 7
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Enhancing Physical Environments
For Children
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Areas of Alignment:
Learn how to reflect on the environment and program practices offered to children in your
care. Develop plans to enhance and improve both. Discuss ways to work with families to
encourage positive experiences and activities for children in natural environments. QRIS
Standard 2- Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments
Family Systems, Support, and
Engagement: ECHD 435
College Course
3 Credits
First Year Seminar for Early
Childhood Education majors: IDS
167
College Course
3 Credits
Foundations for Quality
Supervision
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
May 6 and 13, 2015
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Nazareth Child Care Center
19 Street Joseph Street
Jamaica Plain MA 02210
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
Students will reflect on how modern families are shaped by changes in society and family
structures and how such changes impact parenting. Furthermore such societal shifts impact
the relationship between early childhood practitioners and families requiring strong
partnership, effective communication and on-going ways to involve families in the education
process. Throughout this course practitioners working with children and families will increase
skills and knowledge to assist families in supporting their children's social, emotional, physical,
and cognitive development. A strengths-based approach to empowering families will be
maintained throughout the course. Students will investigate many factors that influence the
healthy development of families and their impact on the parent/child relationship. QRIS
Standard 4- Family and Community Engagement
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 3 7 8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
This experiential course welcomes students into the academic learning community of Quincy
College. It provides students with the information and strategies they need to be successful in
college and beyond. The course focuses on topics such as students’ rights and responsibilities,
intellectual integrity, academic policies and procedures, support services, educational planning
and transfer information. In addition, students will explore the field of Early Childhood
Education, career options and ECE course expectations. In the process students will learn and
practice a series of academic skills that are transferable to the workplace and continued
education in the field. QRIS Standard 3- Workforce Qualifications and Professional
Development
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment:
This training is for Directors, Supervisors, and anyone who currently manages or aspires to
manage adults. Explore strategies for beneficial adult interactions, strategies for effective
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
January 29 - May 7, 2015
7:00 - 9:45 PM
UMASS - Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd
Dorchester MA
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
September 2014 - December
2014
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Quincy College
1250 Hancock Street
Quincy MA 02169
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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CEU Course
0.5 Credits
management and supervision, and techniques for building strong and appropriate relationships
with staff. Explore basics of conflict resolution and communication skills. Discover tools and
strategies for overseeing program activities and helping your program be all that it can be. QRIS
Standard 5- Leadership, Management and Administration
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Main Cambridge Public Library
449 Broadway
Cambridge MA
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
October 30 and November 4,
2014
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Foundations of the CSEFEL
Pyramid Model Course
CEU Course
1.5 Credits
Foundations of the CSEFEL
Pyramid Model Course
CEU Course
1.5 Credits
Health and Nutrition for
Preschoolers: EDU 107
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
The course of study is designed to introduce participants to each level of the CSEFEL Pyramid
Model through didactic instruction, experiential activities, and the utilization of CSEFEL
materials across the age-range of birth through five years. The CSEFEL course will include a set
of materials designed to be used by trainers, including PowerPoint presentations, master
copies of handouts, and a training script. Each participant will receive a binder of materials
including but not limited to printouts of PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, and listings of
references and additional resources. QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning QRIS Standard
2- Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
The course of study is designed to introduce participants to each level of the CSEFEL Pyramid
Model through didactic instruction, experiential activities, and the utilization of CSEFEL
materials across the age-range of birth through five years. The CSEFEL course will include a set
of materials designed to be used by trainers, including PowerPoint presentations, master
copies of handouts, and a training script. Each participant will receive a binder of materials
including but not limited to printouts of PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, and listings of
references and additional resources. QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning QRIS Standard
2- Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course is an analysis of the personal health and nutritive needs of young children. The
proper foods for young children are emphasized in relation to the physical, intellectual, and
emotional well-being of the child. The role of early childhood programs in preventive
healthcare is stressed, and consideration is given to the body function of the young child with
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
East Boston YMCA
215 Bremen Street
East Boston MA 02128
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
August 26 and 28, 2014
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Bigelow Child Care
44 Park Street
Somerville MA 02143
Preschoolers
January - June 2015
Self-paced
Quincy College
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respect to anatomy, physiology, correct nutrition, rest, recreation, exercise, and play.
Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised. QRIS Standard 2- Safe, Healthy Indoor and
Outdoor Environments
Identifying and Working with
Young Children with
Developmental DifferencesSessions 1 and 2
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Identifying and Working with
Young Children with
Developmental DifferencesSessions 3 and 4
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Implementing the Common Core
State Standards in OST Programs
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
Examine typical developmental milestones of children from birth to age 5 and identify
behaviors or characteristics that might indicate “red flags” for development. Learn the
importance of observing and recording behavior, and discover strategies and tools to do this
effectively. Gain a thorough understanding of temperament and its influence on development
and behavior, and learn strategies for working with children with various temperaments. QRIS
Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
1250 Hancock Street
Quincy MA
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
March 7, 2015
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
QCAP
1509 Hancock Street
Quincy MA 02169
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Examine the steps to take when preparing to approach parents, the skills needed to
successfully convey your message, and how to deal with parental responses and reactions.
Influences, which affect parental reactions, will be explored and ways to meet the parent
“where they are” will be identified and practiced. Explore how to integrate parental input into
a child’s individualized curriculum plan. Discover the elements of inclusive educational practice
in an early childhood environment. Learn ways to create high quality learning environments,
which support the diverse learning needs of all children. And how to modify and adapt
curriculum to promote individual learning.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Develop an afterschool/OST curriculum that utilizes local and national resources on the
Common Core State Standards while simultaneously giving you the tools to communicate
impact to schools, parents and community. QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
October 15 and 22, 2014
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Wellesley Community Children's
Center
106 Central Street
Wellesley MA 02181
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
November 11, 2014
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
TBD
Quincy MA 02169
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Implementing the Common Core
State Standards in OST Programs
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Develop an afterschool/OST curriculum that utilizes local and national resources on the
Common Core State Standards while simultaneously giving you the tools to communicate
impact to schools, parents and community. QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
October 8 and 15, 2014
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Incorporating the MA Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants
and Toddlers in Your Program
CEU Course
1.5 Credits
Individualizing Curriculum in
Early Childhood
CEU Course
1 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
The first three years of life are a time of rapid brain development and learning. This time is
critically important for infants and toddlers as they develop foundations for learning. The
purpose of the Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers is to provide a
comprehensive view of the development of infants and toddlers while documenting
experiences that support this development. The Guidelines focus on the relationship between
the child and all significant adults in the child's world. This course will provide direction on
using these Guidelines to support your work with infants and toddlers while allowing you to
work at a time and setting convenient to you. 1) Course objectives include having a better
understanding of using a strength based approach of intentional and responsive teaching
practices, participating in reading and activities that helped me to learn about how infants and
toddler develop and learn, using the knowledge gained to plan appropriate supportive learning
experiences for infants and toddlers, identifying the characteristic of high quality infant and
toddler interactions, environments and learning experiences, having a greater ability to plan
developmentally appropriate learning experiences as informed by the child's age and individual
needs, selecting developmentally appropriate learning experiences based upon child
observation, and having an increase knowledge of the continuum or link between the ELG for
Infants and Toddlers and the ELG for preschoolers. 2) No prerequisite 3) Required for
administrators and family child care provider at level 2/3. QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and
Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 5
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
This CEU course will provide foundational information in curriculum planning, including a
variety of curriculum models and how to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of individual
children as well as the group. Through discussion, individual reflection, and small and large
group activities, you will discover how to plan developmentally appropriate curriculum that
supports the growth of all children and respects the diversity of children in your program. This
course aligns with QRIS Standard 1A, level 3 (center-based and family child care). QRIS
Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Preschoolers
South Boston Neighborhood
House
136 H Street
South Boston MA MA 02127
November 11 - December 31,
2014
Online
April 14 and 28, May 5 and 12,
2015
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Elizabeth Peabody House
277 Broadway
Somerville MA 02145
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Individualizing Curriculum in Early
Childhood
CEU Course
1 Credits
Introduction to CDA: ECE 117
CEU Course
3 Credits
Introduction to Early Childhood
Education: EDU 101
College Course
3 Credits
IPDPs: Empowering Staff to Reach
Professional Development Goals
CEU Course
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences
This CEU course will provide foundational information in curriculum planning, including a
variety of curriculum models and how to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of individual
children as well as the group. Through discussion, individual reflection, and small and large
group activities, you will discover how to plan developmentally appropriate curriculum that
supports the growth of all children and respects the diversity of children in your program. QRIS
Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Preschoolers
May 2 and 16, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Laboure
257 West Broadway
South Boston MA 02127
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences
Introduction to CDA: This course is designed to help early childhood educators become
familiar with issues related to the care of young children and develop a base for future
professional growth as an educator and leader in the field of early childhood education.
Course materials review general professional standards, appropriate practices, ethics of child
care, legal and regulatory issues, and explore the value of self-assessment, collaboration and
the appropriate lesson planning. QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Early
Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This is an introductory course in the principles of early childhood education focusing on
facilities, staff, goals and methodology of various programs such as day care, Head Start, and
nursery school. Traditional and contemporary issues in early childhood education will be
considered, and emphasis will be placed on meeting the needs of the developing child.
Observations in the field will be required. QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
QRIS Standard 2- Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 3 4 5 6
This training is for Directors, Supervisors, and anyone who currently manages or aspires to
manage adults. Craft staff IPDPs (Individual Professional Development Plans) that align to QRIS
requirements. Discover strategies for conducting IPDP meetings and creating IPDPs that
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
September 2014 and January
2015
6:00 - 9:00 PM
South End Head Start
112 Shawmut Avenue 3rd floor
South Boston MA 02111
January - June 2015
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Quincy College
1250 Hancock Street
Quincy MA 02169
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Quincy Afterschool
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0.5 Credits
empower staff to reach professional development goals as well as motivating staff to work
toward program improvement goals. Learn about different ways that staff are motivated and
about building and maintaining a sense of inspiration in your program. Craft a plan for
collaborative IPDP creation and implementation and staff motivation. QRIS Standard 3Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development
School Age (9-14 yrs)
180 Old Colony Avenue, 2nd Floor
Quincy MA 02170
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
September 8 - December 5, 2014
Online
Language Development and
Literacy in Early Childhood: ECHD
440
College Course
3 Credits
Leadership in Early Childhood
Education: ECHD 450
College Course
3 Credits
Leading Staff: Difficult
Conversations and Conflict
Resolution
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
This course explores language development from infants through primary-aged children. Topics
include speech and language processes for communication, language development stages,
theories of language acquisition, assessment of language development and activities to foster
language development. Attention is given to linguistically diverse populations as well as to
children who language development is different from the expected norm. Also explored are
theory and research on literacy development, including selection and development of prereading/pre-writing and reading and writing curricula for preschool, kindergarten and primary
grades. Emphasis is on development of literacy in the primary grades. 10 hours of clinical
experiences. QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 3 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Expand the role of leader and advocate in the movement toward universally accessible, high
quality early childhood programs. Explore the role of a broad-based, inclusive leadership to
make changes in the early education and care system, as well as, improve the jobs for teachers
and providers. Discuss the theoretical frameworks and practice concrete skill development.
Implement a leadership action plan as a part of the course requirements. QRIS Standard 5Leadership, Management and Administration
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
78
This training is for Directors, Supervisors, and anyone who currently manages or aspires to
manage adults. Discover tools and strategies to make difficult discussions go smoothly,
manage conflict effectively, and mediate discussions between staff to resolve problems. Using
a five-step process, overcome defensiveness and resistance and partner with others to resolve
differences and solve problems. This hands-on training prepares participants to turn problems
and conflicts into positive, solution-focused interactions and to create a staff and program
environment characterized by harmony and cooperation. Meets QRIS requirements for
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
January 28 - May 13, 2015
7:00 - 9:45 PM
UMASS - Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd
Dorchester MA
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
QCAP
1509 Hancock Street
Cambridge MA 02169
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Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
March 23, 2015
6:30 - 9:30 PM
supervision of adults, strategies for working with adults, and overseeing program activities in
standards QRIS Standard 3- Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development QRIS
Standard 5- Leadership, Management and Administration
Mejorando la Calidad de las
Practicas de Salud: Prevención de
Contaminación de Infecciones
(Working with Children with
Special Diets, Allergies and
Specialized Feeding Issues)
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
NAEYC for Teachers: Sharing Your
Story
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
8
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Para poder mantener seguros y saludables los ambientes de apredizaje de niños pequeños, el
personal en todos los entornos de educación temprana y cuido necesitan atenerse a las
prácticas recomendadas para el control de la infección, como el manejo de las enfermedades
infecciosas, el cuidado de los niños levemente enfermos, higiene personal, cambio de pañales,
y también uso del baño (APA, 2012). Los temas incluyen una descripción general de como una
infección se propaga, las medidas a tomar para reducir la propagación de la infección y cómo
preparles para adaptar las prácticas del programa y sus políticas a las recomendaciones para
prevenir la propagación de la infección. Nueva información sobre limpieza y desinfección y
recursos para la planificación del control de la infección será compartido. Los participantes
aprenderan maneras de:
• Identificar maneras en que las infecciones se propagan.
• Describrir el impacto de infección y enfermedades infecciosas en niños, familias, y el
personal.
• Discutir pólizas apropiadas para el cuido de niños enfermos en el cuido infantil, y las practicas
de exclusión y retorno al cuido de los niños con enfermendades.
• Identificar ejemplos o factores envueltos en el control de la propagación de enfermedades.
• Demostrar los pasos apropiados para técnicas de lavado de manos y cuando adultos y niños
deben lavarse las manos en el entorno de cuido infantil.
• Explicar procedimientos apropiados de cambiar pañales en un entorno de cuido infantil.
• Clasificar las situaciones y procedimientos para la limpieza, esterilización, y desinfección en
un entorno de cuido infantil, incluyendo el uso de productos.
Cubre el Area de Competencia 4 – (Salud, Seguridad, y Nutrición)
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
This two part CEU serves as an introduction to NAEYC Accreditation and / or a refresher for
NAEYC Renewal for educators. The first session is an overview of accreditation, focusing on the
roles and responsibilities of teachers, including the classroom portfolio. The second session
focuses on development and self-evaluation of the classroom portfolio. Whether you are new
to the process or returning to it after five years, join us for fun and information. This five hour
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Child Development and Education
1208A VFW Parkway
West Roxbury MA 02132
Infants and Toddlers
School Age (9-14 yrs)
6:30 - 8:30 PM.
Little Voices
104 Needham Rd
Hyde Park MA 02136
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Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
October 2 and 9, 2014
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January - June 2015
6:00 - 9:00 PM
CEU includes one hour of homework on your portfolio. No prerequisites; QRIS Standard 1Curriculum and Learning; QRIS Standard 2- Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments;
QRIS Standard 3- Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development; QRIS Standard 4Family and Community Engagement; QRIS Standard 5- Leadership, Management and
Administration
Nutrition and Feeding Issues in
Early Childhood
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Nutrition, Health, and Safety
College Course and CEU Course
31 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
78
With the increased awareness of the need for establishing healthy eating habits in early
childhood, as well as the increase in working with young children with food allergies and
special feeding issues, early educators are being called upon to have a greater degree of
knowledge about nutrition and food allergies. In this CEU course you will gain the foundational
information to incorporate healthy nutrition into your program, with a focus on creating an
environment that meets the nutritional needs of all children. Discussion will include how to
identify and deal with food allergies and special feeding issues, as well as how to partner with
families in order to respect and adapt to the diverse needs of children in your program. QRIS
Standard 2- Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This is a 4 module course that are 10 hour each (1 CEU). It looks at Nutrition, Health and Safety
with a 4th module project to develop curriculum to incorporate learned best practice in each
area. Modules 1, 2 & 3 can be taken separately or all take all 4 to be eligible for 3 college
credits. QRIS Standard 2- Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments
Urban College of Boston
178 Tremont Street
Boston MA 02111
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 4
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
Observing and Recording:
Progress Reports that Make a
Difference
CEU Course
1 Credits
This course will examine several methods for recording progress over time and how these
methods will enhance the quality development of progress reports
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Cambridge Family YMCA
820 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge MA 02139
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
November 15 and 22, 2014
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Chelsea Police Department
19 Park Street
Chelsea MA 02150
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Positive and Powerful TeacherChild Interactions: Using CLASS to
Improve Outcomes
CEU Course
1 Credits
This 7-week course will use the CLASS observation tool as a framework to understand how
emotional support, classroom organization, and instructional support can boost child
outcomes. Through a combination of traditional-format group workshops and individual
classroom observations, coaching, and feedback, participants will better understand and
practice the kinds of moment-to-moment interactions that best support children's
development. QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning. QRIS Standard 2- Safe, Healthy
Indoor and Outdoor Environments
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
August 27, 2014
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Room to Grow: Improving Infant
and Toddler Spaces
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Sensory Integration and
Curriculum
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Socio Cultural Perspectives: EDCG
406
College Course
3 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 3 6
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks
A well- developed physical environment supports high quality care for infants and toddlers.
The training includes images, strategies and activities that merge thoughtful space design with
high quality program design to foster positive relationships, promote age-appropriate learning,
health, hygiene and safety, and to support high quality care. 1) Objectives include
understanding why and how environments impact the growth and development of infants and
toddlers, examining several different components of high quality infant-toddler indoor and
outdoor environments; exploring how to apply the concepts introduced in Module 1 to design
an indoor infant toddler space; exploring how to apply the concepts introduced in Module 1 to
design an outdoor infant toddler space and outdoor experiences; and identifying specific ways
they can improve their infant toddler spaces 2) No prerequisite QRIS Standard 2: Safe,
Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Review the theory of Sensory Processing Disorder. Create curriculum rubrics based on the
Common Core and EEC standards. Learn practical, everyday strategies for activities using
affordable equipment and functional ideas QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Guidelines for Preschool
Learning Experiences, Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers
This course will examine the interrelationships among students, schools and society. Students
will investigate the ways in which race, class, gender, language, culture, and ethnicity influence
how we define each other and ourselves within the broader culture of U.S. society. We will
consider the historical antecedents influencing the lives of exclusive and diverse peoples of the
United States, as a foundation for understanding the policies, goals, assumptions, strategies,
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
Henry Buckner School
85 Bishop Allen Drive
Cambridge MA 2139
Infants and Toddlers
July 3, 2015
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Quincy College
1250 Hancock Street
Quincy MA 02169
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
December 3 and 10, 2014
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Curry Early Childhood Center
1071 Blue Hill Avenue
Milton MA 02186
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
January 28 - May 13, 2015
7:00 - 9:45 PM
UMASS - Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd
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ADDRESSED
and practices of multicultural and socially reconstructions approaches to education. Students
will examine the context of public schooling today, and develop their own “cultural
consciousness” of the shared societal assumptions, experiences and/or interactions with
individuals from diverse backgrounds. Pre practicum experiences accompanying this course will
deepen the understandings of the interrelationships among students, schools and society.
QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning and QRIS Standard 4- Family and Community
Engagement
STEM
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Supervision
College Course
3 Credits
Supporting STEM: Hands-on
Strategies to Spark Curiosity
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5 7 8
Areas of Alignment: Early English Language Development Standards
Young children are natural scientists inclined to be curious, explore, ask questions, and develop
their own theories about how the world works. Discover how to build curriculum to enhance
inquiry and investigation skills as children experience earth and space sciences, life sciences,
the physical sciences, and technology/engineering. Participants will analyze materials and
practice adding support strategies to engage and challenge the children in their programs.
QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 5
Areas of Alignment: Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences, Preschool STE Standards
This course focuses on teacher’s attitudes and effective communication in guiding behavior.
Emphasis is placed on techniques which help children build positive self concepts and
individual strengths within the context of appropriate limits and discipline.
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences
Spark children's curiosity and sense of play with STEM activities. Learn about STEM for
different learning types. Become familiar with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
(Common Core). Explore not just science and math, but also engineering and technology, and
learn about including all four of these key areas into your program in ways that are fun and
exciting to staff and children. Learn about Thematic Curriculum and Project-Based learning and
create lesson plans infused with STEM. Connect to your sense of fun in STEM! Surprising,
slightly messy, and great fun... guaranteed! QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas:
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Dorchester MA
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
January 17, 2015
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Little Voices
104 Needham Rd
Hyde Park MA 02136
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
January - June 2015
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Urban College of Boston
178 Tremont Street
Boston MA 02111
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
April 2, 2015
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
South Boston Neighborhood
House
136 H Street
South Boston MA 02127
5
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Supporting Trauma Survivors and
Students with Social-Emotional
Challenges
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Understanding Bullying and
Prevention Strategies
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Understanding Children with
Special Needs and Their Families
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Understanding Triggers and Crisis
De-Escalation
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations, MA Curriculum Frameworks, Preschool STE Standards
Learn about including and supporting children who have experienced trauma, abuse, or
homelessness. Explore and problem-solve common challenges. Build awareness and form a
deeper understanding of how to overcome common challenges that survivors of trauma,
abuse, and homelessness experience. Consider cultural perspectives and how to dialog about
difficult issues. Learn to create a shift in program culture to welcome and support children who
have survived trauma, abuse, or homelessness. Troubleshoot barriers and challenges. Build and
implement a work plan to improve inclusion in your program! QRIS Standard 2- Safe, Healthy
Indoor and Outdoor Environments; QRIS Standard 3- Workforce Qualifications and Professional
Development
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
In this training, we explore the causes of bullying behavior. Discuss steps to prevent and stop
bullying. Learn to create a positive, authentic community that encourages and values
communication, empathy, and support while teaching children healthier and more appropriate
strategies for conflict resolution. Discover concrete, implementable strategies, useful games,
and helpful tools. Craft a plan to create a strong, bully-free program culture. Meets QRIS
requirements for strategies to support open-ended conversations, sharing of ideas, problemsolving techniques, and positive peer interactions in standard 1b.2.2 (OST) and conflict
resolution and mediation techniques in standard 1b.3.3 (OST).
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2
An increasing number of children with special needs are entering early education and care
programs. In order to support these children and their families, it is imperative to learn about
the child’s needs and those of his/her family, and the educational and therapeutic services s/he
typically receives. The content of this course provides an introduction to supporting children
with special needs through video viewing, hands-on activities, discussion, and resources. QRIS
Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning QRIS Standard 2- Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor
Environments QRIS Standard 4- Family and Community Engagement
Course Language: Spanish
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2 5
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
This dynamic course focuses on how to identify children's triggers, how to de-escalate prior to
a crisis, and how to handle a crisis situation if it arises. Prevent problem behaviors before they
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
AGE GROUP(S)
ADDRESSED
COURSE LOCATIONS AND DATES
Note: Dates are subject to change
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
April 1, 2015
Online
Infants and Toddlers
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
June 1, 2015
Online
Preschoolers
December 6, 2014
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Catholic Charities
270 Washington Street
Somerville MA 02143
Preschoolers
School Age (5-8 yrs)
September 19, 2014 - January 10,
2015
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CEU Course
0.5 Credits
arise, and help children build self-awareness and self-regulation skills. Make any situation into
an opportunity for learning, insight, and growth. Participants receive concrete, useful tools
that they can apply and the course includes a series of opportunities to practice and
experiment with new skills and tools. QRIS Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
School Age (9-14 yrs)
Online
School Age (5-8 yrs)
School Age (9-14 yrs)
TBD
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Working with Diverse Cultures
CEU Course
0.5 Credits
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 1 2
This course is designed to engage staff who work with children and youth to explore the
complexities of diversity and cultural competence. Culture is defined broadly and in the
training the participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their practices and programs
and to enhance their ability to work with a diverse group of children, families and
communities. Activities and best practices will be shared in this interactive training. QRIS
Standard 1- Curriculum and Learning
East Boston Social Center
68 Central Square
East Boston MA 2128
Course Language: English
EEC Core Competency Areas: 2 3 5 7
Areas of Alignment: EEC Regulations
Please Note: Professional development opportunities included in the catalogue are projected and subject to change.
2014 - 2015
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