PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Professional development is an important factor in becoming and remaining an early childhood professional.  Education and training help individuals remain current and knowledgeable.  Research has shown that the biggest determinant in the quality of child care is the knowledge, skills and abilities of the provider.

Education

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® NEBRASKA provides support and funds for early childhood employees to attend a community college or possibly work on their Bachelor’s Degree through the university system.

Training

Visit the calendar on the home page menu for upcoming conferences

Career_Advising_Guide_Dec_2011:  The state of Nebraska has developed a Career Advising Guide.  The guide includes information on the various roles in the early childhood field, salary and income information, and options for increasing education.

The Early Childhood Training Center - provides support and training to staff working with young children and their families, and serves as a resource to parents and families.  Many of the training opportunities available in Nebraska are listed in the Early Childhood Center’s Training database.

Regional Training Coalitions - there are 11 RTC throughout the state.  Their mission is to build an effective, coordinated system for preparing, supporting and recognizing the early childhood care and education workforce in order to provide high quality progams for young children and their families.

Information about other upcoming conferences and events is now available in the calendar on the main menu.

“Every act of conscious learning requires the willingness to suffer an injury to one’s self-esteem.  That is why young children, before they are aware of their own self-importance, learn so easily; and why older persons, especially if vain or important, cannot learn at all.”

…..Thomas Szasz