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:

 EEC will present on the new licensing regulation on Jan 7, 2010.  Center-based providers should attend from 4-6pm, and family child care providers  from 6:30-8:30pm.  You do not need to pre-register to attend.  At Child Care Network Bigo's Training Room, 115 Enterprise Rd, Hyannis  888-530-2430

Southeastern Mass. Area:

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.

Boston Association for the Education of YOung Children:  A Conference for Directors and Administrators:  "Recognizing Bullying Within our Caring Community"  Friday, January 29, 2010, 8:00am-4:00pm.  Boston Marriott Burlington:  CEU's and Scholarships Available.  Contact BAEYC at 617-522-0881; www.BAEYC.org

Other Opportunities:

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