Education Student Resources

Program Documents

Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Lesson Plan – Please go to your course’s Blackboard site to access and download the most current form

• Field Placement I Waiver (PDF)
• Early Childhood Program Standards (PDF)
• Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences (PDF)
• Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers (PDF)
• Early Childhood Education Fact Sheet (PDF)

Educational Studies (Grades 1-12)

• Overview of the Program (PDF)
• Program Outcomes
• Classroom Observation Opportunities
• Lesson Plan Grading Rubric (PDF)
• Teacher Licensure Information from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website

Scholarship Opportunities

There are many scholarships available through NECC, including some specifically for students: pursuing careers in education.

• The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Office of Student Financial Assistance: Paraprofessional Teacher Preparation Grant Program
• The Early Childhood Educators EEC Scholarship:  How to Apply

Academic Tutoring

The Tutoring Center offers a variety of tutoring opportunities, work study groups, and workshops for your academic success.

Professional Associations

• National Education Association
• National Association of Multicultural Educators
• International Reading Association
• NAEYC
• Council for Exceptional Children
• Zero to Three
• Career Pathways Grant (coming…)