FREE Training Opportunity! (CSEFEL)

Attention Family Child Care Educators!

The state of Massachusetts has joined the Social and Emotional Foundation for Early Learning (CSEFEL) which is focused on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. For more information, you may visit the CSEFEL website by clicking here.

Tues. 1/5/2010 ~ 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.~ Raynham South School Resource Library

To register please call (508) 823-2937 (EXT.208)

Funded by Triumph Partnership for Children through the MASS. Dept. of EEC ~ 2 trainging hrs.

Children's Trust Fund will offer a series of free, half-day workshops designed for a wide range of community professionals who work with families with infants and young children. These workshops will provide participants with an understanding of SBS including its definition, causes and consequences.

Participants also will learn methods to engage parents and other caregivers in strength-based discussions related to understanding and responding effectively to infant crying and to calming themselves in situations when they may be frustrated or overwhelmed with an infant's crying.

Attendance at this workshop is free! A continental breakfast will be served.
All workshops will be held 9 a.m. to noon.

January 22, 2010:Dedham
Presenters: Pamela Whitney, MSW, Consultant
Carin Kale, MSW, Consultant

March 12, 2010:Marlborough
Presenters: Pamela Whitney, MSW, Consultant
Bill Gilligan, MSW

March 19, 2010:Beverly
Presenters: Pamela Whitney, MSW, Consultant
Bill Gilligan, MSW

April 16, 2010:Northampton
Presenters: Gary Calhoun, MSW, PH.D,

Director of Training, Research &
Evaluation, Children's Trust Fund
Bill Gilligan, MSW

May 11, 2010:Stoneham
Presenters: Allison Scobie-Carroll, LICSW, MBA,
Children's Hospital, Boston
Bill Gilligan, MSW

June 4, 2010:Westford
Presenters: Pamela Whitney, MSW, Consultant
Bill Gilligan, MSW

These workshops will fill up quickly. So register early to ensure your spot. For more information contact Priscila Cardoso at (617) 727-8957 Ext. 8752, or e-mail her Priscila.Cardoso@state.ma.us.

Click here to download the registration form. Mail your registration to Priscila Cardoso, Children’s Trust Fund, 55 Court St., 4th Fl., Boston, MA 02108 or fax it to Priscila Cardoso at (617) 727-8997.

Art Class for children ages 2-7 years old

Project Kids Connect Announces
An Art Class for children ages 2-7 years old

This will be taught by a Certified Art Instructor!

Middleboro Public Library
102 North Main Street, Middleboro, MA

Classes will run for 6 weeks
January 14th thru February 25, 2010
4:30pm-5:30pm

For more information & to register contact Sandy Boyer
The Arc of Northern Bristol County
508-226-1445 or 1-888-343-3301 ext 3123

Visit the EEC Website & See What's NEW!

The New EEC website offers improved search and navigation capabilities and will be more user-friendly to promote ease of use for finding information and resources.
“EEC is committed to enhancing its customer service and communications with the early education and care community in order to support children and their families,” said Commissioner Killins. “The new, more streamlined website is packed with information and organized so that everyone from those who are deeply knowledgeable of the field to those new families who are exploring these program for the first time will find what they are looking for.”

The new web site offers several main areas of information:

• Child Care Licensing and Programs;

• Professional Development;

• Quality Standards;

• Research, Planning and Publications;

• Regulations and Policies;

• Guidance for Parents and Providers;

• Standard Forms;

• Grants and Financial Assistance.

There is also a "Resources for You" section that encompasses information from the various categories based on customer needs such as parent, provider or educator.
EEC provides the foundation that supports all children in their development as lifelong learners and contributing members of the community, and supports families in their essential work as parents and caregivers.

The new EEC website is available at www.mass.gov/eec

EEC Medication Training-ONLINE

Beginning in January, 2010, new regulations require that all licensed family child care, group and school age programs: Implement a plan to administer medications as ordered by a child’s health care practitioner; have at least one educator with training in medication administration present at all times when children are in care; ensure that all educators (even those not giving medications) receive training in recognizing common side effects of medications.


For additional provisions regarding medications and individual health needs, see the proposed regulations at 7.11(1 – 3).


Copy and past the link below into your web browser in order to be linked to the online training.

www.brainshark.com/brainshark/vu/GuestBook.asp?referer=vu&pi=890433790&sid=53419902&sky=2B9EEE7FFF4E442B9345F8764FF7CC28&uid=0

If you are experiencing difficulty, visit the link below in order to be directed to the web training www.eec.state.ma.us/licensingRegulations.aspx#medication

A fun link with Holday Ideas for Families & Educators!

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CICK ON THE LINK, or COPY & PASTE IT INTO YOUR WEB BROWSER!
Happy Holidays!