Training

We provide training opportunities for early childhood continuing education for child care professionals.

Regional 2010 Fall Training Schedule & Medical courses

2010-2012 Early Childhood Education Courses (virtual and classroom)

2010 Preschool Teacher Requirements - are you qualified?

Financial Assistance Professional Development

http://www.ccaparentnetwork.org/webinars.php free Webinars in the comfort of your home or office.  You must return the Webinar evaluation form to receive credit.  Click Here to download the form.

All trainings are FREE to you, unless otherwise noted.  It is expected and appreciated that you pre-register for the trainings IN ADVANCE of the class because of limited class materials, space in the reserved room, and instructor needs. Please contact Jill at 970-728-5613 or Jill@brightfuturesforchildren.org to pre-register for a Bright Futures training.

Calendar

Regional Training:

Delta-Montrose Technical College
Offers Medication Administration, Universal Precautions, CPR, and First Aid, as well as courses for Early Childhood Education.
1765 Hwy 50, Delta, Colorado 81416
www.dmtc.edu/early_childhood_development.html
970-874-6571 or ems@dmtc.edu

Montrose Memorial Hospital
The hospital offers Heartsaver AED/CPR and First Aid classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings throughout the year. They also offer Medication Administration and Universal
Precautions classes quarterly. Please call the hospital 970-252-2692 to register, or you call Bright Futures for an updated schedule.

Black Canyon Child Care Association
Offers training for continuing education locally in Delta and Montrose Counties. Please contact Chasity DeJulio, President BCCCA at 970-240-6102 or email at CHASITY_DEJULIO@MSN.COM

www.blackcanyonchildcare.com

MESA STATE at Montrose Campus

Registration Information and schedule, call:970.249.7009

Early Care & Education of Mesa County in Grand Junction
They offer pre-licensing classes for people who want to become licensed. They also offer training for child care providers for continuing education. For class schedule or to register for their classes, please call 970-248-0878 or email at earlycare@mesacounty.us

University Centers of the San Miguel
http://www.ucsanmiguel.org/
The UCSM offers the eight course series of accredited early childhood education college classes required by State of Colorado for large child care center directorship. These courses can also be used for early childhood continuing education requirements. UCSM courses can accommodate students from more distant communities with minimal class attendance requirements in some courses. Credit is earned through Colorado Northwestern Community College. CNCC Tuition is $77.50 per credit hour for in-state students plus a small registration fee and textbooks.
For further information contact Robyn Thiel Wilson, Executive Director at:
University Centers of the San Miguel
Early Childhood Education Program
POB 1621, Telluride, Colorado 81435
970-369-5255 or 1-866-369-5255.
Robyn.UCSM@telluridecolorado.net

Online Resources:

www.carecourses.com

www.wildwoodonline.org

http://www.cech.uc.edu/programs/info.php?id=18AAS-DL-ECLC - associate degree in Early Childhood Education available ONLINE!

This associate degree program in early childhood education prepares professionals who can provide high-quality educational experiences for their community’s youngest children. Students are usually practitioners working in preschools and other child-care and educational settings.

http://www.ccaparentnetwork.org/webinars.php free Webinars in the comfort of your home or office.  You must return the Webinar evaluation form to receive credit.  Click Here to download the form.

Qualistar Early Learning Training Board and Financial Aid
http://qualistar.org/professionals/training.php

See Become Licensed for training on how to become a licensed child care provider

Contact Bright Futures to find out about other training opportunities and continuing education hours in the region, state, or the country such as traveling seminars and workshops.