Category Archives: EEC Update

Exceptional Leaders and Educators Awards

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Corrine

TweetThe Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) is honoring exceptional educators and instructional leaders who have demonstrated quality skills in contributing to the early childhood education and out of school time field. 10 outstanding educators and instructional leaders … Continue reading →

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Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Corrine

Tweet The Commonwealth has submitted its application for the Race to the Top – Early Learning Challenge, a $500 million national competition sponsored by the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services to encourage states to develop bold and … Continue reading →

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EEC Transportation Policy Revision Effective 12/12/11

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Corrine

TweetClick here for full details of EEC transportation policy revision. The effective date of the Transportation Policy is December 12, 2011 to allow educators and programs to revise their procedures for compliance and to provide time for EEC Licensed Providers … Continue reading →

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CAYL Institute Early Educator Fellowship Initiative

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Corrine

TweetThe CAYL Institute invites you to apply for a statewide Fellowship that will provide you with intensive leadership development, working partnerships and a strong shared knowledge with other early educators. PURPOSE  As a CAYL Institute Fellow in The Early Educator … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts QRIS

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Corrine

TweetMassachusetts Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) To help improve the quality of licensed child care – in centers and family homes – and give families more information about the quality of their local child care options, the state Department … Continue reading →

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PQ Registry Renewal Deadline Extended

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Corrine

TweetThe Department of Early Education and Care now requires that all educators register in the PQ Registry annually and renewal dates for educators who registered beginning in June 2010 are coming up. However, the EEC is delaying the renewal requirement … Continue reading →

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