Broome Community College

Broome Community College offers courses in many different concentrations, including Early Childhood Education. The Early Childhood program leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree and is designed to prepare graduates for immediate employment or to enhance the skills and advancement opportunities of those already employed.

http://www.sunybroome.edu/

Binghamton University

Binghamton University has built a reputation as a world-class institution that combines a broadly interdisciplinary, international education with one of the most vibrant research programs in the nation and it is located right in our area! Binghamton University offers Undergraduate Degrees in many areas, including Human Development. The Graduate School of Education, Graduate Degrees are offered in many areas, including Early Childhood Education.

http://www.binghamton.edu/

Child Abuse Hotline

The abuse or maltreatment of children is against the law. Victims need an effective child protective service to prevent them from suffering further injury and impairment. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services maintains a Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment for reports made pursuant to the Social Services Law. The Central Register, also known as the "Hotline", receives telephone calls alleging child abuse or maltreatment within New York State. The Central Register relays information from the calls to the local Child Protective Service for investigation, monitors their prompt response, and identifies if there are prior child abuse or maltreatment reports. The Hotline receives calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week from two sources: persons who are required by law, or mandated, to report suspected cases of child abuse and maltreatment; and calls from non-mandated reporters, including the public. Among those who are mandated to make reports are: •medical and hospital personnel •school officials •social service workers •child care workers •residential care workers and volunteers, and •law enforcement personnel. *This list is not all inclusive. A signed, written report must be filed by mandated reporters within forty-eight hours of an oral report. The Summary Guide for Mandated Reports can be found on the OCFS website below. If you suspect a child has been harmed or is at risk, please dial 1-800-342-3720, to report what you have seen or heard. You can make a difference.

Contact:  Mandated Reporter Hotline
Phone: 1-800-342-3720
http://ocfs.ny.gov/main/cps/

Binghamton Association for the Education of Young Children

BAEYC is the local affiliation of the National Association for the Education of Young Children(NAEYC). Your membership to NAEYC automatically makes you a member of your local affiliation and your state affiliation. As a member of BAEYC, you receive all the benefits of national and state membership, plus local networking and events. BAEYC offers mini-grants to members to help improve their classroom or program. BAEYC also offers Professional Enrichment Program meetings/workshops designed to meet OCFS professional development requirements.

http://binghamton-aeyc.org/