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Fostering the health and well-being of the next generation...
The mission of the Preschool Enrichment Team is to promote the future prosperity of our neighborhoods and communities by supporting the healthy development of young children so they become effective, contributing citizens and leaders.
Research shows that the early years really matter because early experiences play an important role in shaping the fundamental architecture of children's developing brains. When we help children build sturdy foundations, we increase their chances for future growth and success. When early childhood and after school educators have the professional education and skills they need to provide high quality environments and experiences, they can promote the healthy development of all children.
The Preschool Enrichment Team supports a skilled early childhood and out of school time workforce by providing training and consultation on core competencies, academic and career advancement support, NAEYC Accreditation and the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). It also assists parents and caregivers in their search for high quality child care.
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Educator and Provider Support (EPS) Grant
The Preschool Enrichment Team is the lead agency in western MA for the Educator and Provider Support (EPS) grant from the MA Department of Early Education and Care. The purpose of this grant is to build a system of support and education that will help educators increase their knowledge and skills to promote the healthy development and brain architecture of all our young children. The core areas of EPS are: educator and provider planning, coaching and mentoring, and competency development.
We want your feedback about our training opportunities! Tell us why you will or will not register, and what you like or do not like about our training calendar schedule and topics. Any feedback appreciated! Please click on the link below.
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Living in the New Normal: Helping Children Thrive in Good and Challenging Times Regional Institutes-Supporting Military Families
The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) in partnership with the Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSSCO), Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC), and Wheelock College, is sponsoring a free series, Living in the New Normal: Helping Children Thrive in Good and Challenging Times, one-day, State Military Regional Institutes.
This institute will be conducted by the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC). The goal of this new military institute series is to equip providers, stakeholders and other professionals with strategies and practical applications to increase resilience in military connected children. Practitioners will gain skills to help support families and children during times of uncertainty, trauma, and loss. The LINN training is free and participants need only attend one of the institutes listed in their regional area.
Click on the link below for more information and to register:
Click here to apply
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New! Online Professional Development
Looking for online child care training that is flexible, convenient, and allows you to learn at your own pace? We're here to help! Preschool Enrichment Team is committed to supporting the professional development of early childhood educators with online training courses designed for the early childhood professional. This is a great way to earn training hours and CEU's!
Training courses are designed to help early childhood professionals complete annual training requirements, increase core competencies, and acquire required training hours for those seeking a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, CDA credential renewal or in-service training. Our courses provide a variety of engaging topics designed specifically for the early childhood professional.
Courses are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!
You will have one year to complete your training from the date your account is activated.
Click here to enter your zip code and explore the Child Care Aware Academy of online classes.
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Mailing list
If you would like to start receiving our monthly constant contact newsletters/training calendar by email, please be sure to include first name, last name, the type of program you work in and your email address Click Here. |
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Training Calendar Spring 2013
Educator and Provider Support - EPS of Western Massachusetts
Preschool Enrichment Team - Lead Agency
Calendar of Professional Development Opportunities September - December 2012
Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire/Franklin Counties
Please click here to download the training calendar or click here to view the trainings month by month and register on-line. |
Private Trainings
The PET training department is available to work with individual programs to design and implement customized trainings at your site. We also plan staff professional development days for programs. If you have a particular training need and would like training brought to you directly, please don't hesitate to contact us for more informaiton! |
Brain Building In Progress |  | |
When you understand the sequence and process by which brains are built, it's easy to understand why it's wiser to start every child out strong. Trying to change behavior or build new skills on a weak foundation requires more work and is less effective than providing brain building interactions and environments early in life.
A public-private early childhood education communications initiative called, "Brain Building in Progress" developed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and United Way was recently launched. Its purpose is to raise the public's awareness of the importance of early years to the development of young children. Brain Building in Progress will highlight the need to provide the Commonwealth's youngest residents with high quality and enriching experiences to ensure healthy brain development. For more information please click on the link where you will find resources for parents, teachers, community leaders, and the business community.
www.brainbuildinginprogress.org
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