CRITICAL INFORMATION CONCERNING EPS SUBSIDIZED COLLEGE CREDITS:
The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) has prioritized Degree Attainment for Educators in the Commonwealth. In support of this 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.
To be eligible for consideration to register for an EPS subsidized college course, you MUST submit an application. There will be an application linked to each college course offering on our website. Our college offerings will be posted at www.cdedu.us/SEEPP. Upon review of the application, Educators will be required to submit a current IPDP that shows the college course is needed to meet one of their goals and speak with our Lead Coach, Carla Seymour PRIOR to the application being submitted to the college offering the requested course. At the time of application, educators MUST pay the $50 application fee for the course or the application will not be processed. This fee will only be reimbursed should SEEPP or the college not admit the Educator.
You may contact Nicole Miles with any questions at 781-870-7009 or email at n.miles@outlook.com
By 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 Lead Coach.
Where
Massasoit Community College
1 Massasoit Blvd
Brockton, MA 02302
Cost: $50.00 plus the cost of the book
Application priority will be given to educators working in EPS Region 5 towns.
Region 5 EPS/SEEPP Contact:
Nicole MilesSEEPP
781-870-7009
Development in Early Childhood
Course Description: This course introduces the student to a child's developmental growth from pre-natal stages to seven years of age. Developmental landmarks are studied as they relate to a preschool setting. The importance of recognizing individual as well as cultural differences and various rates and patterns of growth is emphasized. A grade of C or higher is required for graduation.
Prerequisites: ENGL 092 Preparing for College Reading II and ENGL 099 Introductory Writing; waiver by placement testing results; or department approval.
Course Objectives: This course will provide students with the opportunity to:
- To understand the stages of development from pre-natal to 7/8 years of age in order to have appropriate and reasonable expectations of children in our care.
- To understand and plan for the psychological differences in the child in order to provide a safe, nurturing environment in which each child’s needs are met.
- To explore and plan the developmental task of a child in all areas of development in order to provide developmentally appropriate activities to foster growth and a sense of accomplishment.
- To develop approaches and techniques in working with young children in order to be responsive to their developmental level and encourage exploration and discovery.
- To understand the environmental and cultural influences in early childhood development so that caregivers incorporate respect for cultural diversity in the classroom.
- To recognize and plan for the child’s individual differences in order to measure and nurture each child’s skills and progress.
- To understand the work and learning of a child’s play in order to provide meaningful play activities as a major vehicle for learning about his/her world.
More Information:
College Credit: 3 Credits
QRIS Standard : QRIS Standard Alignment: Workforce Development and Professional Qualifications
EEC Certification: Teacher
Click Here for Application Ipads, Iphones, smart phones or tablets CANNOT be used to register for this course. It will not process.
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., Workforce and Professional Development Division
