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 Fisher College to offer coursework at a cost to the educator of $50.00. 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
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 $50 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 781-870-7009 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 needsJuly 5, 2017 through August 26, 2017
New Bedford meets on Tuesdays
North Attleboro meets on Wednesdays
Brockton meets on Thursdays
From 6:30PM-9:00PM
Fisher College
All Fisher College courses are Web-Hybrid models and will be available at three site locations: New Bedford, North Attleboro and Brockton
Cost: $50.00 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.
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
for Young Children
Course Description:
Course Description: This course is intended for students working in an educational setting, for child care providers, and for adults and parents who desire additional information about current concepts in the field of health, safety, and nutrition and their relationship to the young child.
Course Objectives: This course will provide students with the opportunity to:
1. Define a holistic approach to the health, safety, and nutrition of young children.
2. Describe an ecological perspective and explain how the environment may affect the health, safety, and nutrition of a young child. 3. Describe and discuss the difference between health promotion, protection, and prevention as they apply to childcare.
4. Define risk and discuss how risk management is crucial to the health, safety, and nutrition of children in child care.
5. Demonstrate how a caregiver would provide high quality childcare for safety, nutrition, and health.
6. Define and discuss policies for child abuse that may affect the childcare setting and the implications for caregivers.
7. Define and discuss policies for special topics that may affect the childcare setting and the implications for caregivers including: inclusion, chronic illness, stress, drug abusing families.
More Information:
College Credit: 3 Credits
QRIS Standard : QRIS Standard Alignment: Safe, Healthy Indoor and Outdoor Environments
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