Author Archives: Corrine

TweetAre You a Refugee or Asylee FCC Provider? The International Institute of Lowell’s Child Care Micro Enterprise Program is designed to help refugee and asylee families start a family child care business. Through their program the participants attend, free of charge, … Continue reading →

TweetIn Celebration of Provider Appreciation Day To thank providers, your local CCR&R,  Child Care Aware Training Academy™ and our training partner, Smart Horizons, will offer free online training on Friday, May 11, Provider Appreciation Day. Registration instructions for the 2-hour course, Promoting Nutrition & … Continue reading →

TweetWheelock College is offering a FREE graduate level course, Leadership in Assessment, Curriculum and Program Development,  in June. You must currently have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree to participate. The course will be meeting throughout June in the Hawes … Continue reading →

TweetThe Early Childhood Educators Scholarship is now available. The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance for currently employed early childhood and out of school time educators and providers who enroll in an associate or bachelor degree program in Early … Continue reading →

TweetIn Massachusetts we are celebrating it as Brain Building In Progress Week and as an opportunity for everyone in our community that cares about children to learn more about the science of brain building and why Massachusetts’ economic prosperity depends on it. … Continue reading →

TweetFrom EEC Subject to the availability of funds, the Department of Early Education and Care is considering an increase in the infant toddler rate.  Should this occur, only child care providers in Massachusetts who are participating by April 13, 2012, … Continue reading →

TweetSpotlight on Bullying & Harassment: The Law and One School’s Response Date: Thursday, March 22 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern RSVP: The webinar is free, but participants need to register  in advance. This webinar for school administrators, teachers, parents and advocates … Continue reading →

Tweet The Earned Income Tax Credit The IRS Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is available to certain lower income working individuals and families. The amount available for EITC increases with the size of your family. For 2011 tax returns, families … Continue reading →

TweetFrom the Top with Christopher Riley of NPR The hit NPR radio program showcasing America’s best young classical musicians is seeking young musicians with military parents who are Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve or post 9-11 Veterans for its live … Continue reading →