ECE Training and Support Opportunities
Enhanced Mentor Program (EMP):
Supports quality child care by providing
- Free, on-site consultation on quality care practices to any licensed child care program in Alameda County.
- Professional development support to members of the California Early Childhood Mentor Program.
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Family Child Care Fair:
The Family Child Care Fair is an annual event that emphasizes quality in family child care homes by providing free training opportunities and materials for the environment.
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Quality Counts
Quality Counts provides resources for a Quality Coach to work collaboratively with ECE providers to improve program quality. Quality Counts participants are eligible for grants to purchase materials for enhancing child care environments.
Maximum grant amounts:
- $2,500 for small family child care
- $5,000 for large family child care
- $10,000 for centers
Services are offered in English, Spanish and Cantonese.
For further information, please call 510.875.2447
How to apply:
Next Quality Counts application period is Summer of 2010 for participation during September 2010 through August 2011.
Information will be mailed to all licensed family child care providers and centers in Alameda County in late May/ early June 2010.
Partners In Collaboration (PIC)
An innovative cross-disciplinary project that partners ECE Mentors with ECE Mental health Consultants.
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Training Coordinators
Located at the R&Rs, Training Coordinators provide information about training opportunities for ECE providers in Alameda County. They can also assist with curriculum planning, finding relevant resources and locating training space.
Inclusion Service Coordinators
Located at R&Rs, Inclusion Coordinators address the barriers faced by children with special needs and their families and work to increase the capacity of child care professionals to provide inclusive services. Contact your local R&R for more information.
Community Training Opportunities
Training Coordinators implement training for ECE providers on various topics including health and safety, business practices, coping in challenging economic times, and communication with parents and staff. Visit ECCOnline for more information about upcoming trainings and to register.
Coordinators also maintain a list of training opportunities throughout Alameda County. Visit BANANAS, Inc to view
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