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:

Childcare Network training opportunities:

click here to access Childcare Network's Newletter

Southeastern Mass. Area:

Supporting Your Child's Early Literacy Development: 
Thursday, June 10, 2010;  10:30-12 noon (lunch after) 
Bridgewater State College, Burnell Hall 66 Hooper St., Bridgewater, MA. 
   This free training for parents will provide information and strategies for teaching reading and promoting literacy development with children
from birth through age 8.
   To Register, e-mail your name and child(ren)'s name(s) to: Kathleen.Hart@State.MA.US
   Presented by Early Education and Care, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Southeastern Mass Readiness Center, in partnership with EEC:s Coordinated Family and Community Engagement programs, the MA Community Partnerships for Children, and the MA Head Start Association.

In collaboration with many generous community partners, the Children's Trust Fund is delighted to announce a calendar of free traings to be held from ay through October 2010 for family support professionals accross the state. 
Check out their website: www.mctf.org for more information.

Other Opportunities:

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