Early Childhood Services - Cooperative Educational Services

CES Early Childhood Services play an important role in promoting early childhood best practices and providing professional learning to early childhood schools/programs located in the southwest region of the state.

This page is dedicated to Early Childhood Services communication, networking and professional development opportunities.

Click below to see what's happening in early childhood at CES!

THE LATEST IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Communications

About Early Childhood Services

The Early Childhood Services program provides many types of supports to the diverse array of early childhood programs serving children from birth through grade 3 in our region, including community-based early care and education programs, public schools, private schools and charter schools.

All services can be tailored to meet the individual needs of any school/program.

Some of our many services include:

Professional Development on a wide variety of topics, including CT OEC Approved trainings
Coaching, Consulting and Technical Assistance
Support in the NAEYC Accreditation process
Program review and evaluation
Regional networking through the Early Childhood Council for Public School
Administrators and the Early Childhood Leadership Form

Councils & Networking

Purpose

Through collegial debate and evaluation of practice and resources, content area councils build authentic professional learning networks of diverse educators and leaders focused on improving teaching and learning outcomes. Members have the opportunity to:

Build relationships with educators across the CES region (and beyond)
Construct new knowledge and improve practices through active participation and social interaction
Collaborate to create solutions for current problems of practice
Stay abreast of latest news from CES, CSDE, and new/updated legislation

If your district is a member of the Leadership Institute at CES,

Council Meetings are included in your membership.

If your district is not a member of the CES Leadership Institute, there is a once-a-year Council Meeting cost of $2500 which allows educators and leaders from your school/organization to attend any of our Council Meetings (we currently conduct 13 Council networks which meet 3-5 times per school year), or schools/organizations can join one council at a cost of $250.

Not sure if your school or district is a member of CES Leadership Institute? No problem! Contact Audrey Barbarotta, PDS Administrative Assistant, at barbarad@cestrumbull.org or 203-365-8847.

Intended Audience
District administrators, curriculum supervisors, and department chairs

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Meeting Schedule (2021-2022)
Dates, times, and locations coming soon

CES & the CT Office of Early Childhood (OEC)

Workshops for Fall 2021, funded by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC):

* Click here to download a pdf flyer of the Fall 2021 schedule *

Using the CT Core Knowledge and Competency Framework for Early Childhood Professionals (CKCs): Reflection and Personal Growth
Sept. 9 and Sept. 23

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Using the CT Core Knowledge and Competency Framework for Early Childhood Professionals (CKCs): Reflection and Personal Growth
Sept. 14 and Sept. 28

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Using CT DOTS in the Cycle of Intentional Teaching- Introduction
Sept. 21 and Sept. 28
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Meaningful Curriculum: What is it? Why does it matter?
Oct. 6 and Oct. 13
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Using CT ELDS in the Cycle of Intentional Teaching- Intermediate
Oct. 13 and Oct. 27
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Using the CT Core Knowledge and Competency Framework for Early Childhood Professionals (CKCs): Reflection and Personal Growth
Oct. 14 and Oct. 21

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Using Data to Improve Child Outcomes
Nov. 3 and Nov. 17
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Using CT DOTS in the cycle of Intentional Teaching - Intermediate
Nov. 9 and Nov. 30
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Supporting Diverse Learners

Nov. 30 and Dec. 14

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Family Engagement in the Cycle of Intentional Teaching
Dec. 1 and Dec. 15
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Partnership for Early Education Research (PEER)

Cooperative Educational Services is a proud member of the Partnership for Early Education Research (PEER). The research alliance partners C.E.S. with the Yale University School of Medicine, the Education Development Center, the Connecticut Department of Education, the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, and the cities and public school systems of Bridgeport, Norwalk and Stamford.

PEER aims to engage stakeholders in rigorous, collaborative research that addresses questions of importance to the early childhood education community. By conducting research that can inform early childhood education practice in classrooms and decision-making at the local and state levels, the goal of PEER is to contribute to early childhood education in the region.

Click here to learn more about PEER.

Early Childhood Resources

The following resources have been curated to assist educators, leaders, and community members interested in early childhood teaching and learning.

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