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R4PDP
Sponsored College Courses, Winter-Spring 2012
EEC’s Education and Provider Support program funding that supports R4PDP courses and trainings is intended to benefit all types of educators and providers in the early childhood and out-of-school-time fields in Massachusetts, but in filling training openings, EEC requires that priority be given to providers and educators serving children with EEC subsidies (vouchers or contracts) or Commissioners' districts.
All educators must be registered on EEC's Professional Qualifications Registry (PQ Registry) before they can enroll in any professional trainings or college courses. This includes educators in licensed AND license-exempt program settings. Your official PQ Registry number is required on all application forms. To find out more about the PQ Registry, talk to your Director or go to EEC online at:https://www.eec.state.ma.us/PQRegistry/
You can find more information about professional development offerings on the EEC online calendar and see a catalog for all six EPS programs across the state by going to the EEC website. To get our calendar announcements by email, please sign up for our Constant Contact email list at the bottom of our main page. If you do not have access to email and need to receive information by regular mail, please contact us to be placed on our "Snail Mail" list.
Enrollment Process and Requirements
One of the ways that the EPS program supports the early childhood and out-of-school-time (ECE/OST) fields is by helping educators get college level training to achieve certification and complete a degree program. The EPS partnerships sponsor college courses that are available at a reduced cost for working educators. The number of seats available in each EPS-funded course is limited and seats are assigned based on the academic requirements of the college and the priorities set by EEC.
Educators who are interested in taking college courses must apply according to the processes described below and will be notified if they are assigned a seat in a particular class. Those who do not get in to the course are offered support and information about other professional development opportunities that can help them continue moving toward their professional goals. You may also submit a Professional Support Request Form if you'd like to talk with a coach about your professional development plan or career goals.
Click here to get the R4PDP College Course Application
NOTE: The Early Childhood Educator
Scholarship program is the primary source of state support for educators
working in a Massachusetts ECE/OST program who are enrolled in a program to
earn their first college degree. Working
educators enrolled in an ECE degree program are eligible for EPS-funded courses
only if they started the degree program after the Early Childhood Educator
Scholarship deadline was passed, applied and did not receive an ECE Scholarship
for the current year, or are ineligible for the ECE Scholarship program.
COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE LISTINGS BY SCHOOL
College Writing (EN 100) - Applications Due 12/19/2011 Introduction to the process of writing in an academic setting, including practice in critical reading and research, invention strategies, focus, development, audience awareness, and editing. Activities include lecture, small group discussions, instruction in word processing and online research, collaborative peer review, and self-assessment. Students produce a minimum of 4 essays utilizing multiple sources. Essays are analyzed in draft stages, leading to a portfolio that demonstrates college-level ability in reading and writing. Student performance in class work and exit portfolio determines placement into EN 101 or EN 102. Lecture, discussion, and writing lab: 4 hours per week. Special Course for educators who want to work on their writing and prepare for college coursework Pre-requisite: Placement through MassBay placement process. Dates:
Location: MassBay
Community College, 19 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA
Instructor: Kathleen Welte Fee: $50.00 payable to MassBay plus books
Child Development (PS 222) - Applications Due 12/19/2011 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. Dates: January 28 - March 17, 2012, Saturdays 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Location: MassBay
Community College, 50 Oakland Street, Wellesley Hills, MA
Instructor: Fran Eth Fee: $50.00 payable to MassBay plus books
Behavior Management (ED 228) - Applications Due 12/19/2011
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. Dates: January 26 - May 10, 2012, Thursday evenings 6:30 - 9:15 PM Location: MassBay Community College, 50 Oakland Street, Wellesley Hills, MA
Instructor: Margaret Woodward Fee: $50.00 payable to MassBay plus books
Early Childhood Curriculum (ED 203) – Applications Due 12/19/2011 This course develops skills for creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Students plan and 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 and interests, assessment, providing for a range of abilities, incorporating multicultural and nonsexist elements, incorporating play in learning, and the role of family communication. Pre-requisite: Child Development Dates: January 28 - March 17, 2012, Saturdays 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM Location: MassBay
Community College, 19 Flagg Drive, Framingham, MA
Instructor: Joan Turner Fee: $50.00 payable to MassBay plus books
MassBay Enrollment Requirements Educators interested in enrolling in EPS-funded courses at MassBay Community College must:
By the due date specified for the particular course: 1. Submit an R4PDP College Course Application and R4PDP Educator Profile/IPDP form to R4PDP, c/o CCRC, 130 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139 or R4PDP@ccrcinc.org; If accepted into course, by first course meeting: 2. Submit documents to MassBay showing that applicant has a high school diploma or GED or higher level of previous education; 3. Submit transcripts to MassBay showing successful completion of any prerequisite course(s); and 4. Complete the MassBay registration form and make payment of a $50.00 enrollment fee to MassBay.
Math Experiences with Young Children (MATH 116) – Applications Due 12/19/2011 This course will present methods and materials of instruction for the caregivers and teachers of preschool children so that they can provide mathematical experiences confidently and knowledgeably. The content will focus on the influences of Piaget, Bruner, Gagne and the psycho-educational aspects of how children learn (especially mathematics) and progress through the stages of development put forth by Piaget. The student will also receive instruction in the areas of cognitive development most closely associated with mathematics; i.e. classification, one-to-one correspondence, seriation, and counting, and have the opportunity to observe and participate in model lessons and experiences.
Pre-requisite: Introductory Algebra (if you took a similar course at another college, you must submit your transcript) or waiver by placement testing results or Departmental Approval. Dates: January 24 – May 22, 2012, Tuesday evenings, 6:30 - 9:30 PM Location: Massasoit Brockton Campus, One Massasoit Blvd., Brockton, MA Instructor: Sheila O'Heir-Coelho Fee: Cost of books
Infant/Toddler Care (CCED 231) – Applications Due 12/19/2011 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 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. Pre-requisite: Development in Early Childhood passed with a 'C' or better (if you took a similar course at another college, you must submit your transcript) or Department approval. Dates:
Instructor: Michelle Manganaro Fee: Cost of books
The Young Child with Special Needs (CCEC 217) – Applications Due 12/19/2011 This course acquaints teachers with ways of integrating the young child with special needs into the regular preschool program. It examines ways of assessing and identifying characteristics of the young child with special needs or the child at risk. Topics include planning and program development, modifying classroom environment, and working with parents and community resources. Pre-requisite: Introduction to Early Childhood Education or Development in Early Childhood passed with a 'C' or better (if you took a similar course at another college, you must submit your transcript) or Departmental Approval. Dates: January 25 - May 23, 2012, Wednesday evenings, 6:30 - 9:30 PM Location: Massasoit Community College, 900 Randolph Street, Canton, MAInstructor: TBD Fee: Cost of books
SPECIAL PAIRED COURSE OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATORS WITH NO PREVIOUS COLLEGE EXPERIENCE OR STUDENTS WHO NEED TO WORK ON THEIR READING AND WRITING IN ENGLISH
College Preparatory Reading II – Applications Due February 13, 2012 Designed especially for Early Childhood Educators, this accelerated course increases the accuracy of reading comprehension and further develops general knowledge, vocabulary, and study skills using the text from the Child Development course and related education themes. Special to this class is an additional writing component that introduces students to elements of composition and helps to prepare them for writing at the college level. Demonstrated proficiency in reading through a placement test or a passing grade in this class is a prerequisite for all ECE classes at Massasoit. Pre-requisite: Accuplacer testing.
Dates: April 12 – May 29, 2012, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 9:30 PM Location: Massasoit Community College, 900 Randolph Street, Canton, MAInstructor: TBD Fee: Cost of books
If you complete this course successfully, you will automatically be able to enroll in:
Development in Early Childhood (CCED 102) – Applications Due April 9, 2012 Development in Early Childhood introduces the student to a child’s developmental growth from pre-natal states 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 are emphasized. A Child Development course is a primary requirement in all Early Childhood college programs. Pre-requisite: College Preparatory Reading II, placement test, or previous college course(s) passed with a 'C' or better.
Dates: May 30 - August 9, 2012, Wednesday evenings, 6:30 - 9:30 PM Location: Massasoit Community College, 900 Randolph Street, Canton, MAInstructor: TBD Fee: Cost of books
Massasoit Enrollment Requirements Educators who are interested in enrolling in EPS-funded courses at Massasoit Community College, and who are not part of an ongoing Massasoit training cohort, must:
By the due date specified for the particular course:
1. Submit an R4PDP College Course Application and R4PDP Educator Profile/IPDP form to R4PDP, c/o CCRC, 130 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139 or R4PDP@ccrcinc.org;
If accepted into course, at or before first course meeting:
2. Meet Massasoit’s reading and writing proficiency requirement by: a) placing out on Accuplacer test of reading and writing, b) proof of successful completion of college reading and writing course, or c) proof of successful completion of previous college course(s) with grade of C or better. To make an appointment to take the Accuplacer at Massasoit (takes less than an hour), call 508-588-9100 ext 1991 or 1992. See www.massasoit.mass.edu/acad/test_assess/test_place.cfm for more information;
3. Submit transcripts showing successful completion of any prerequisite course(s); and 4. Complete the Massasoit registration form.
Courses en Español
Educatión Especial para Niños de Edad Pre-Escolar (ECE 110) - App. Due TBD Éste curso examina las caracteristicas psicosociales, cognoscitivas y físicas que determinan al niño excepcional. Se dedica atención particularmente a las modificaciones necesarias en el salón y en el currículo para acomodar las necesidades del niño excepcional. Éste curso se ofrece en español. Pre-requisite: Spanish reading/writing proficiency and previous college Child Development course Dates: To Be Announced Location: Urban College, 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA
Instructor:
Fee: $50.00 payable to Urban plus books
Urban Enrollment Requirements
Educators who are interested in enrolling in EPS-funded courses at Urban College must:
By the due date specified for the particular course:
1. Submit an R4PDP College Course Application and R4PDP Educator Profile/IPDP form to R4PDP, c/o CCRC, 130 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139 or R4PDP@ccrcinc.org; If accepted into course, by first course meeting:
2. Submit documents showing that they have a high school diploma or GED or higher level of previous education; 3. Meet Urban’s reading and writing proficiency requirement by taking a placement test. Educators who have not previously taken courses at Urban College can schedule an appointment to take the test by contacting Josie Hatuey at 617-348-6507 or hatuey@urbancollege.edu;
4. Submit transcripts showing successful completion of any prerequisite course(s); and
5. Complete the Urban College registration form and make payment of a $50.00 enrollment fee to Urban College.
Director Mentoring to Transform Programs (LPA 850) - Applications Due in February Prepares existing leaders to mentor adults across roles in a professional context. Theory informs skill development for effective applications. Transformation is based on assets and needs assessments and content-focused approaches. Areas of knowledge include reflective practices, adult development, diverse learning styles, culturally competent relationship building, and processes of change. This course meets EEC staff qualification requirements for Director II.
Graduate course, 3 graduate credits. Pre-requisite: SBachelors degree or waiver based on previous education and professional experience. Dates: March-April 2012, exact dates to be determined Location: Metro area to be determined
Instructor:
Fee: $395.00 payable to Wheelock plus books
Wheelock Enrollment Requirements Educators who are interested in enrolling in EPS-funded courses at Wheelock College must:
By the due date specified for the particular course:
1. Submit an R4PDP College Course Application and R4PDP Educator Profile/IPDP form to R4PDP, c/o CCRC, 130 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139 or R4PDP@ccrcinc.org; If accepted into course, by first course meeting:
2. Complete the Wheelock College registration form and make the appropriate payment to Wheelock College;
3. Submit documents showing that they meet any other enrollment requirements including successful completion of prerequisite course(s).
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