The Career Planning Support Program (a service of CCRC in collaboration with local high schools, colleges and universities, and community-based education and service organizations) has officially begun. The program can help work out the answers to questions about balancing work, family, and college responsibilities.   A counselor offers participants help in: 

• reviewing personal situation and needs

• finding information and resources that will help you to make a plan that works for you

• meeting other adults like you who can share their experiences, challenges and successes with you.

Discussion topics include learning how to:

• Identify, understand, and plan time for all of the “pieces” that are part of college study:

  • Time in classes

  • Time to study, at home or in the library

  • Time to work on assignments

  • Time for registration and financial aid

  • Time to meet with college faculty and advisors

  • Time to get help with improving reading, writing, and/or math skills.  
    

• Take care of work schedule needs before starting a college program

  • Talk with your supervisor to plan any needed changes in your work schedule.

  • Talk with your work “team” about any changes this may mean for them, including, in family child care, the parents of the children you care for.  
    

• Identify and plan for changes at home

  • Different or additional child care arrangements for your own children

  • Planning time and/or getting help for housework and chores

  • Asking your family and friends to support your dreams

For more information, call the Child Care Resource Center Career Planning Support Program at (617) 547-1063.

Kindergarten Conference

The 38^th Annual New England Kindergarten Conference (Serving Pre K – grade 3 programs) is scheduled for November 16 – 18, 2000, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island.  Program highlights include:  Writing Workshop for Teacher of 5-7 year olds; When a Child’s First Language is not English; Accountability and Assessment; Keys to Quality Improvement in Early Childhood:  Staff Salaries, Teacher Education and Training, Accreditation, Parent Engagement; and Creativity in the Classroom.

To receive a free conference brochure, contact:  New England Kindergarten Conference, Lesley College, 29 Everett Street, Cambridge, MA  02138, (617) 349-8922.

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