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| Mr. McGrath was very clear to highlight the distinction between EEC, CPC (Community Partnerships for Children under the Department of Education) and EEA (Early Education for All, proposed legislation. |
| The area of teacher certification seemed to generate a number of specific questions. Mr. McGrath was adamant that EEC has not made any decisions about future requirements for degrees for teaching staff. |
| CPC has accepted The Department of Education Program Standards and Learning Guidelines which currently calls for teachers having an associates degree by the year 2010 and a bachelor's degree by 2017. |
| Concern was expressed that discussions need to be held on this subject with those actually providing early education and care in the private sector. |
Representing
the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), Dave McGrath the Regional
Operations & Licensing person presented an overview of the latest
changes in EEC, through a power point presentation. He followed
up with a lengthy Question & Answer period and there were many
questions. 
