Who's Who at EITC

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The Early Intervention Training Center (EITC) is located at the MA Department of Public Health, Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition, Division of Perinatal, Early Childhood, and Special Health Needs (DPH).

EITC is committed to developing and delivering professional development opportunities that advance the well being of families with young children, and addressing the needs of children with disabilities and those at risk. EITC staff is committed to responding to the needs of EI personnel by supporting growth both within and across disciplines. Core training and mentorship ensure that all team members share a common knowledge-skill base and values — a prerequisite to providing consistent messages and services. EI parents are integral members of EITC training teams.

Jean Nigro, DPH, Early Intervention Training Director.
ph: (978) 851-7261 x4041
e-mail: jean.nigro@state.ma.us

Jean provides vision and oversight to the many projects and ongoing tasks of the Early Intervention Training Center, with the goal of providing professional development opportunities that are responsive to the needs of the Massachusetts Early Intervention community, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health.

Holly Newman, DPH, Comprehensive System of Professional Development Director
ph: (617) 994-9815
e-mail: holly.newman@state.ma.us

Holly is responsible for oversight of the process for Certification for Early Intervention Specialists (CEIS) including the 2009 review and revision of the CEIS process; management of listservs; and development of new training modules.

Mary Beth Curley, DPH, CEC Coordinator,
ph: (617) 994-9809
e-mail: mary.beth.curley@state.ma.us

Mary Beth manages applications for Competency Education Credits (CECs) both for organizations and individuals

Susan Breen, DPH, Assistant Certification Coordinator
ph: (617) 624-5419
e-mail: susan.breen@state.ma.us

Susan manages all aspects of CEIS, PCAS, individualized process of CEIS, and the personnel database.

Laura Guida, AdCare Educational Institute
AdCare Educational Institute, Inc.
ph: (508) 752-7313
e-mail: Laura@Adcare-Educational.org

Laura manages workshop registrations; answers questions about past trainings and certificates; and addresses issues relating to CEU and PDPs.

Early Intervention Training Center
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
250 Washington St., 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (978) 851-7261 x4041