EEC certifies the qualifications of educators to work in early education and care settings like childcare centers.
The Early Education and Care (EEC) Lead Teacher Qualifying Courses Certificate will provide the students with the four courses needed to become lead teachers qualified through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
An EEC level is a step on an Early Educator Scale that reflects the amount of education earned in the field of early childhood education (ECE), child development (CD) or related fields of study.
The Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) is the body of knowledge and skills that are needed by students with visual impairments due to their unique disability-specific needs. Students with visual impairments need the expanded core curriculum in addition to the core academic curriculum of general education.
Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
Childcare workers typically need a high school degree or equivalent. Education and training requirements vary by setting, state, and employer. They range from no formal education to a certification in early childhood education.
Licensing Requirements Be at least 18 years old. Have cared for children full time or been a parent for at least a year (or have a combination experience and training) or be qualified as a teacher or site coordinator. Have a background with no adverse conduct, verified by an EEC background record check.
Discretionary Disqualification: A candidate with an adult or juvenile offense, regardless of its disposition, including pending and resolved charges for any crime, or a pending or supported finding for any child welfare offense as described in 606 CMR 14.10(3), unless the candidate is granted approval after complying ...
The European Economic Community (EEC), sometimes referred to as the Common Market, was formed in 1957 to eliminate trade restrictions and promote economic integration among six European nations. These original member states were France, West Germany, Italy, Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) licenses all child care programs in Massachusetts.