YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED!

Dear Massachusetts Preschool and Child Care Providers and Network Members,

This is a reminder that with the help of an independent consulting group, Public Consulting Group (PCG), EEC is in the process of conducting a research study focusing on the characteristics of families with preschool-age children on the Waitlist, the existing barriers to program access, and the different factors that affect the continuity of services for preschool children.

There are currently two surveys open to the field. Links to the surveys are listed below and are also available on EEC’s website. Responses to the survey are confidential and the survey will remain open until May 14, 2010. This research will inform policy and systems development for early education and care in Massachusetts and help to improve services for our children. We ask you to please fill out the survey if you are a parent of a preschool-aged child or provide services to preschool children, or help in forwarding this e-mail to those groups when possible.

Parent Survey: http://survey.pcgus.com/MA-ECC.html

Provider Survey: http://survey.pcgus.com/scripts/rws5.pl?FORM=ma_eec_provider

Please contact PCG at 866-315-3938 with any questions or concerns you may have about this research study and/or survey.

ORAL HEALTH TRAINING OPPORTUNITY

In accordance with the new regulations on tooth-brushing and oral health in child care, I was trained by EEC to offer the most up-to-date information and guidance to our Educators.
The CFC, Inc. training on Oral Health will take place at the CFC office on WEDNESDAY, May 12th from 6 – 8 p.m.
Come learn more about this new EEC initiative!

We hope that you will join us...

Upcoming CFC, Inc. Training Opportunities
(Please let us know if you plan to attend)

1. “Oral Health – Why it’s important and What you can do to help”
Robin Nickerson Wednesday, May 12th 6 – 8 p.m.

2. “Diversity – Cultural & Language Awareness”
Mary Police **(pending EEC QRIS funding) Monday, May 17th 6 – 8 p.m.

3. “Oral Language Development in Young Children”
Robin Nickerson & Cathy Maltais Thursday, May 20th 6 – 8 p.m.

4. “Assistants and Supervision – EEC Regulations and Best Practice”
Sarah Borges with Robin Nickerson Wednesday, May 26th 6 – 8 p.m.

5. “Strengthening Families”
Robin Nickerson & Janet Bruce Thursday, June 3rd 6 – 8 p.m.

6. “Special Quest Introduction”
Robin Nickerson **(This is the start of a distance learning CEU) Tuesday, June 8th 6 – 8 p.m.

7. “Supporting positive relationships and interactions with Children”
Jeanine Fitzgerald **(pending EEC QRIS funding) Tuesday, June 15th 6 – 8 p.m.

8. “Combining Creative Curriculum & the MA Guidelines for Preschool Learning”
Robin Nickerson & Sarah Borges Thursday, June 17th 6 – 8 p.m.

Email r.nickerson@comfamcc.com to RSVP, or if you need further information!