EBEC has many partnerships to best support our community of learners. We have just partnered with Pearson to provide an online learning program which is the Rhode Island Connections Academy. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) education is important to us that's why we partner with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), among others to provide grants to give our teachers and districts a boost. We have many other partners like zSpace which provides AR/VR education for Science, Math, Career, & Technical education.
We house the A. William Josephs Career Academy currently servicing students from Middle School to High School. Part of the special services at EBEC include the Rhode Island Transition Academy run at Roger Williams University and the Connections Academy which is located in Barrington. We are a RIDE-approved training site for Teacher Assistant Training, and a Parapro Assessment testing site. We lend assistive technology in collaboration with Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP), and ORS.
We provide Science Kits for many districts, charter and private schools throughout the New England area. Along with the kits we provide professional development training and refurbishing options. You can also receive Professional Development for Math, Reading Science, Restorative Practices, and more all through EBEC. There is a list of our partners at the bottom of our main web page. Contact us with any questions. Stacy (401)628-2019
EBEC is conveniently located in Warren, RI at 317 Market Street.
The front of the building is the A Willaim Josephs Career Academy.
♦If you are visiting our Professional Development Center, please use the Main Entrance located on the north side of the building. Walk along the sidewalk under the awning toward the back of the building.♦
The front of our building houses a high school and access is limited to school personnel.
The RI Science Materials Resource Center is in the rear of the building. If you are returning or picking up kits, please drive to the back parking lot and enter through the door with the blue awning.
From Providence (and Interstate 195)
Take RT 195 East to Exit 2 in Massachusetts (Rte. 136 South). Follow directions below from North.
From Fall River (and Interstate 195)
Take RT 195 West to Exit 2 in Massachusetts (Rte. 136 South). Follow directions below from North.
From North (Massachusetts Exit 2 - Interstate 195)
Follow 136 South approximately 3.5 miles. The Collaborative is on the left, after BankNewport and before Sip N Dip.
From Newport and points South
Take RT 138 North towards the Mount Hope Bridge. After the bridge, bear right onto RT 136 as you pass Roger Williams University, and continue North on RT 136 (Metacom Avenue). Follow Rt 136 North through Bristol into Warren. In Warren, there will be a short one-way section of Route 136, after which our facility is located about ½ mile on the right, just past Sip N Dip. We are about 15 minutes from the Mt. Hope Bridge.
The East Bay Educational Collaborative (EBEC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational support agency that was established in 1989 by RI state legislation. It is governed by a Board of Directors who also serve as the Superintendents of the eight East Bay RI public school districts.
EBEC offers Professional Development services in all academic areas at all levels. Please contact Kathy Eller for more information at 401-245-2003.