early childhood resource center

The Early Childhood Resource Center was established with original funding from the Department of Education, and then from MA Dept. of Early Education and Care. ECRC offers local early childhood educators and parents a lending library of materials, books, and learning opportunities to enhance early childhood learning across the region. In addition to materials & supplies, local educators may come to the center located in the Cape Cod Children's Place facility to utilize a variety of equipment including a laminator, color copier, internet access and die cut machines.

Due to changes in grant funding there have been changes to The Resource Center.  Materials and equipment are available for use.

Call ahead to be sure a staff member is available to assist you if needed.

Professional Development Opportunities:

Below are listed Professional Development opportunities for Cape Cod & the Islands area, as well as Southeastern Mass.  A brief description is listed here along with a link to each website for more detailed information.

Cape Cod & the Islands Area:

TWO FREE WORKSHOPS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS, PRESENTED BY MARIE ENOCHTY:

"Investigating Math and Science Activities with Children" 

Wednesday, April 28, 2010  6-8pm, at Cape Cod Children's Place   Presented by Marie Enocty.   Investigate new ways to incorporate Math & Science into your programs with children.  This hands-on workshop will renew your sense of wonder and explore ways that also support MA Guidelines and NAEYC criteria. Material will include how to plan for toddlers through school-age. Addresses EEC Core Competency: Learning environments and curriculum.  EEC Traing hours available.
PRE-RESISTRATION IS REQUIRED Call Cape Cod Children's Place (508-240-3310) or e-mail ealdred@c4.net to register.

"LINKING LITERACY TO EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS:
  A VIEW THROUGH A CULTURALLY COMPETENT LENS"
Monday, May 10, 2010, 6-8am, at Cape Cod Children's Place.  Presented by Marie Enochty.  Explore ways to incorporate literacy in your programs, whether you are a toddler, preschool or school-age educator.  Discover how to incorporate literacy into may areas in your classroom.  Whether your classroom is diverse or homogeneous in population, cultural diversity is a vital piece of our work with children.  This workshop will incorporate this important work with literacy and your planning.  EEC Training hours available.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED Call Cape Cod Children's Place (508-240-3310) ealdred@c4.net to register.

Childcare Network has many training opportunities.  Check out their newsletter for upcoming workshops.
click here to access Childcare Networks Newletter

Southeastern Mass. Area:

Mass AEYC:  "Children: Our Link to the Future"   March 26, & 27, 2010;  Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, Westford, MA.   Registration must be received by March 10th.  
Visit www.massaeyc.com for more information.

Children's Trust Fund:  "Babies Cry, Have a Plan" - Shaken Baby Prevention Training for Community Professionals.  Attendance at this workshop is free.  All workshops will be held from 9 am to noon.  January 22, 2010: Dedham;  March 12, 2010:  Marlborough;  March 19, 2010; Beverly;  April 16, 2010; Northhampton;  May 11, 2010; Stoneham:  June 4, 2010; Westford.  Contact Priscila Cardoso at 617-727-8957 Ext. 8752 or e-mail her at: Priscila.cardoso@state.ma.us.

"Strategies for Achieving Excellence through Child Assessment"   Saturday, April 10, 2010,  8:30-3:30;  MassBay Community College, Framingham Campus,  19 Flagg Dr.,  Framingham, MA 01702
A day dedicated to gaining a better understanding of how to best assess children's learning in family, public and center-based early childhood programs.  There is no cost for this conference. Pre-registration is required. 
Contact Nancy Railsback, MassBay: nrailsback@massbay.edu

Other Opportunities:

BER: Bureau of Education & Research - www.ber.org - Powerful Early Intervention Strategies to Help Young Children with Developmental Problems and Challenging Behaviors.

30th Annual Early Childhood Conference;  Friday, March 12, 2010 -
visit: www.preschoolenrichmentteam.org  for more information.