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
Bristol Community College
777 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
Cost: $50.00 plus the cost of the book
Application priority will be given to educators working in EPS Region 5 towns.
More Information:
College Credit: 3 Credits
QRIS Standard : QRIS Standard Alignment: Workforce Development and Professional Qualifications
EEC Certification: Lead Teacher
Region 5 EPS/SEEPP Contact:
Nicole MilesSEEPP
781-870-7009
ECE111 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Course Description: This course will introduce the student to the field of early care and education from a philosophical, historical, socioeconomic, and multicultural point of view. Major theories and models of significant early childhood programs will be examined such as Head Start, Froebel's Kindergarten, Montessori, Reggio-Emilia and the Waldorf. The role of the early care teacher, professionalism, and managin successfully in the workplace will be explored. The course will include field observations of eight hours across the full age span (0 -8) with observations in diverse settings is required as determined by DEEC.
Course Objectives: This course will provide students with the opportunity to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of principles of underlying different early childhood approaches.
- Compare and analyze the social, cultural, and historical context of early childhood education.
- Describe the links between theorists, such as Piaget and Vygotsky, on current early childhood education practice.
- Identify current trends and issues in the early childhood field related to children and families of diverse communities.
- Demonstrate the ability to integrate early childhood education theory and practice.
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
