Indian Education for All- Early Childhood Conference

We are pleased to announce this year’s annual conference on October 4, 5, & 6 at Salish-Kootenai College in Pablo, Montana. This year we are planning a culturally responsive approach to Indian Education For All. We are inviting tribal experts to represent the broad cultural spectrum of the dynamic tribes in Montana to teach courses […]

Program Management Essentials for Directors (PM class)

Event Fee: FREE Presenter: Tammy Chistofferson ntended for new directors! Participants will be able to: 1. Identify the role of an early childhood professional 2. Describe the MT Early Care and Education system 2. Recognize community resources applicable to families, children and early childhood professionals. Registration links: October 7th from 6:30-9:30 at Child Care Connections […]

CPR/First Aid

October 9th from 9:00am-12:30pm at Child Care Connections, $45 -American Red Cross Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and First Aid certification. Certification is good for two years from time of completion. *To register contact Brandi at 406-587-7786 or brandi@cccmontana.org

Health and Safety Review 2019-2022

October 16th from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Child Care Connections, Free - Participants will be able to explore child care licensing regulations specific to health and safety topics, and understand why training on these topics is crucial to caring for children. Identify key components to keeping children, staff, and families safe and healthy in your childcare program.  […]

Mountain West Early Childhood Conference

Registration for the Mountain West Early Childhood Conference is now open!    You can register on-line HERE!   On the registration page, you will be prompted to download the Whova app to your phone - that will be our conference app, with agenda, hotel information, networking opportunities and more.  I encourage you to download the […]

Early Childhood Essentials (day class)

Event Fee: FREE Presenter: Tammy Christofferson Intended for entry level providers! Participants will be able to: 1. explain how the MT Early Care and Education system supports professional development, children and families and promotes quality early childhood practices. 2. Describe effective skills in providing a healthy and safe learning environment for children. 3. Recognize community […]

CPR/First Aid (Bozeman)

Presenter: Tammy Christofferson CPR/First Aid trainings cannot be found on the ECP Statewide Training Calendar and the courses are not offered for training credit hours. To register for Bozeman classes, please contact Tammy Christofferson at 587-7786 ext. 111. Fee: $45 is paid to Child Care Connections prior to the training. You can send a check to Child Care Connections or call with a credit […]

2019 STARS TO QUALITY INSTITUTE

2019 STARS TO QUALITY INSTITUTE    Who Should Attend?                               STARS to Quality program Directors/Owners (1 per program as we may have to cap attendance. A waiting list will be started for additional individuals from programs.)                                                      STARS to Quality Consultants and Coaches   WHERE? Delta Colonial Hotel Helena, MT   WHEN? Thursday and Friday October 24 […]

Keeping Children Safe in Montana with Active Supervision

Keeping Children Safe in Montana with Active Supervision October 30th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Child Care Connections, $26.25 -Active supervision is a child-supervision technique that requires focused attention and intentional observation of children at all time. As an early care and education professional, you will find adult supervision is the most effective way to […]

Becoming Trauma Sensitive: an organizational strategy to promote resilience

Event Fee: $17.50 Presenter: Ellie Martin  Participants will be able to: 1. Discuss how trauma impacts healthy development and understand how it can affect it. 2. Define the NEAR sciences (Neurobiology, Epigenetic, ACEs, Resilience) as a component of raising awareness about trauma 3. Discuss the framework for becoming trauma informed. To register, click here.  Location […]

Autism and ABA Instruction

Autism and ABA Instruction November 9th from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Child Care Connections, $26.25 - This training will discuss Autism, basic behavioral strategies, and children with behavioral difficulties. Different behavioral strategies will be shared to make you and your program stronger. *To register click HERE