Eastern graduates the most Early Childhood majors in Connecticut. The program has produced six national Telly Award-winning videos and sponsors the annual TIMPANI Toy Study, which has gained international attention. Early Childhood students become communities of learners as they prepare to become future teachers. Faculty members and teacher candidates are active participants in the Child and Family Development Resource Center and its model educational technology facilities, and as partners in regional schools throughout eastern Connecticut. Graduates can earn their advanced master’s degree in Education at Eastern with one additional year of study.