Universal PreK and Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) Services
Massachusetts Universal Pre-Kindergarten Initiative:
Early Childhood Services for UPKand QRIS Funded Programs
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The Collaborative’s Early Childhood Department has been providing high-quality support, consultation, and training for many years to early education and care providers, parents, families, schools, and communities. We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to support early education providers in their efforts to enhance program quality, including accreditation support. Our Support Team assists caregivers and families in meeting the social-emotional and developmental needs of young children.
With its long history of expertise in PreK-12 education, the Collaborative is uniquely positioned as a key regional resource in education. Through established, ongoing relationships among stakeholders in early education and care, the Collaborative’s Early Childhood Department is a vital link in building community and fostering collaboration.
“Modeling new material or ideas for teachers is very useful...even to those of us who have been doing this for a long time. There’s always something new to learn.”
— Preschool Director
“Our staff has found the services of the Early Childhood Department to be tremendously helpful. They have offered high quality consultation and training to teachers and families about a variety of topics, freely sharing their expertise in thoughtful and respectful ways.”
— Early Childhood Coordinator
UPK and QRIS funding may be used for these support services...
Use of Assessment Data to Improve Program Quality
- On site training and technical assistance on the implementation of an assessment tool
- How to observe and gather information
- How to use the information to plan curriculum
- How to evaluate progress
Professional Development for Staff
- On site training and technical assistance on specific topics based on the needs of staff
- CEU courses
- Career development support for staff
- Support for directors in their leadership role
Accreditation Activities
- Support for NAEYC or NAFCC accreditation and CDA credential
Enhancement of Developmentally Appropriate Practice
- On site training and technical assistance
- Implementation of the Early Childhood Program Standards and Guidelines
- Quality enhancement that centers on the learning environment, curriculum, adult/child interactions, parent/provider communication, routines, cultural competence, and appreciating diversity
Incorporating Comprehensive Services to Meet Children’s Social-Emotional Needs
- On site consultation by early childhood mental health professionals
- Support for teachers and parents in meeting children’s social-emotional and developmental needs
- Fostering positive working relationships between staff and parents
- Providing collateral services for parents
We offer a range of options that will be customized to address the needs of your program. Each of our early childhood professionals has extensive experience and education in the field. They have taught in the full range of early education and care settings, administered programs, provided professional development, coached teachers, and supported programs and providers in meeting children’s social and emotional needs and achieving the high quality and QRIS standards required for accreditation.
To discuss your specific goals, please contact:
Collaborative for Educational Services
97 Hawley Street
Northampton, MA 01060
413-586-4998 ext. 101
800-519-1882 ext. 101
Fax: 413.586.1725
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Universal PreK Services Brochure (2-pg PDF)