VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT COLLEGE CREDITS:
A new EPS Subsidized College Coursework application is a NEW requirement for Educators wishing to enroll/register for an EPS College course. We partner with Wheaton College to offer coursework at a cost to the educator of $100.00. The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) has prioritized Degree Attainment for Educators in the Commonwealth. In support of the priority, the EPS grant subsidizes college course work that is intentional and supports
- Educators to earn a certificate, credential and/or degree in ECE or in a related field, or;
- Programs to meet staff professional development or education requirements for accreditation or QRIS.
Our college offering will be posted on our website (www.cdedu.us/SEEPP). To ensure that all educators enrolling in one of the EPS courses meet the intent of the grant, all interested Educators MUST complete the application that will be linked to each flyer. Upon review of the application, Educators will be required speak with our Career Advisor, PRIOR to the application being submitted to the college offering the requested course. At the time of application, educators MUST pay the $100 fee for the course or the application will not be proceed. This fee will be reimbursed should SEEPP or the college not admit the Educator.
Priority will be given to educators that are currently working in one of the EPS Region 5 towns.
You may contact us with any questions at 774-273-1773 as we work to implement this new process. While change is often a bit confusing, we are confident this extra step will ensure the requirements of the grant as well as support Educators in meeting their professional development needsBy completing this application it does not mean you have been accepted into this course. SEEPP will review your application and you will be contacted by our career advisor.
When
January 25, 2017 through May 3, 2017
This course meets on Wednesday nights
From 6:30PM-9:00PM
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Where
Wheaton College
26 East Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
Cost: $100.00 plus the cost of the book
Application will not be processed until payment has been received.
Application priority will be given to educators working in EPS Region 5 towns.
SEEPP Contact
Southeast Education Professionals Partnership
seepp@cdedu.us
774-273-1773
Course Description: Students will become familiar with the new MA STE Standards. They be will become familiar with the inquiry process as as developmentally appropriate STE and math content. They will make cross curricular connections to literacy, arts as well as make distinct connections to the QRIS standards. Students will consider: the design of an indoor and outdoor inquiry environments; choice of appropriate materials and tools; range of curricular programs; the teacher's role in an inquiry based learning environment; assessment; and partnering with families. Students will prepare, implement, document and present STEm lesson plans. This class relies of active and reflective learning- modeling that will transfer to the preschool setting.
Course objectives:
1. examine the impact of children’s play on their STEM learning
2. Become familiar with the MA STE Standards and curriculum planning
3. Identify elements of a inquiry based learning environment
4. identify important issues impacting quality of early care and education at the state (QRIS) and national levels
5. become familiar with local, state, national STEM resources
6. use research to support STEM choices in teaching and learning
7. plan, implement, document and present a STEM block of inquiry
More Information:
College Credit: 4 Credits
QRIS Standard : QRIS Standard Alignment: Standard 3: Workforce Qualifications and Professional Development
Click Here for Application Ipads, Iphones, smart phones or tablets should not be used if paying by credit card.
register online at www.cdedu.us/SEEPP
This course is funded inn part by the Department of Early Education and Care 
and sponsoreed by the Southeast Education Professionals Partnership 
Lead Agency- Child Development and Education, Inc.
