Publications and Reports

NEW! A variety of data reports from the ECP may be found by clicking here. If you are looking for a Training Record, it is now called The Professional Development Record. You will need a PS# or birth date (mmddyyyy) plus last five digits of social security number to access training records.

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How do I find my Professional Development Record?
Step 1: Choose the Professional Development Record link with the information you have available (PS# or birth date and last 5 of your social security number)
Step 2: Enter your information in the correct fields
Step 3: Click View Report

For the best print quality…
Step 1: Click on the drop down box “Select a format” and choose Acrobat (PDF) file
Step 2: Click Export
Step 3: Click on Open when the Adobe box appears
Step 4: Print
Note: If you do not have the current version of Adobe your file will not open. If this occurs go to ECP Reports after signing in and click on the link at the top of the page to download a free version of Adobe.

Info Sheets
Check out these short publications that address frequently asked questions related to early care and education career development. Feel free to print, copy and distribute as necessary!

   ● All About PS#s
    ● CDA: Child Development Associate National Credential Program
   ● Early Care and Education in Montana
   ● General Financial Aid Information
   ● Higher Education Accreditation
   ●   Montana Best Beginnings
   ● Montana Early Care and Education Scholarship Program
   ● National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC) Accreditation
   ● What's the Difference? Approved Training, Renewal Units, CEUs                  and College Credit
   ● What's the Difference Between CDA and an Early Childhood College       Degree?
    ● Effective In-Service Training for Early Care and Education Practitioners
    ● Training Update
    ● Child Care Resource and Referral Districts by County
    ● Professional Organization Membership Information

Career Choices and Challenges
A news sheet published quarterly to provide updates and highlights about Montana early care and education.

April 2010
January 2010
October 2009
July 2009

Training Solutions
A bi-monthly e-newsletter supporting effective adult learning practices.

ECP Publications and Reports

Montana Early Care and Education Knowledge Base
A guide to early care and education professional practice: What early childhood practitioners who work with young children and families need to know, understand, and be able to do

The Montana Early Care and Education Knowledge Base was first published in July 1998 as the foundation from which to build the state’s comprehensive early childhood career development program. All components of the program are directly linked to the Knowledge Base. Be sure you have a current 2008 edition.

You may order printed copies of the Knowledge Base booklet (at no cost) by placing an order at www.childcare.mt.gov . The Knowledge Base is also available through the ECP.

Download the 2008 Montana Early Care and Education Knowledge Base

NEW!!!
Montana's Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers 2009
The Montana Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers (birth-36months) reflect what infants and toddlers need to know, experience and be able to do to reach their individual potential.

The guidelines are meant to assist in understanding children's growth and development. Keep in mind, however, that these are guidelines; expectations about what infants and toddlers should know and be able to do across different domains of learning. They are not an exhaustive list of skills developed in the first three years of life or a complete picture of growth and development during this time. They are a tool to support understanding of infants and toddlers, and a resource for ideas about ways to enhance their early learning experiences.

You may order printed copies of the booklet (at no cost) by placing an order at www.childcare.mt.gov

Download Montana's Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers

Montana's Early Learning Guidelines
The Montana Early Learning Guidelines reflect what children need to know, understand, and be able to do by the time they reach kindergarten.

They are written to address what adults can observe in children ages 3-5, and the ways they can support a child's individual development. The Guidelines are meant to be inclusive of all children and all of the settings in which they spend time before elementary school, whether that be at home, in a child care facility, at a Head Start program, in a preschool, or in any other setting. The Guidelines are not a diagnostic tool, an assessment tool, or a mandatory set of regulations.

You may order printed copies of the 2004 Early Learning Guidelines booklet (at no fee) by placing an order at www.childcare.mt.gov The Early Learning Guidelines booklet is also available through the ECP.

Download Montana's Early Learning Guidelines 2004

Other Reports

Career Opportunities in Montana: Early Care and Education(2009)

Directors' Symposium Report (2006) Go to www.ccplus.org and click on "Projects" to review this report about center directors' professional development preferences

Research

2004 Montana Child Care Center Workforce Survey

2005 Montana Home Child Care Workforce Survey (Short Report)

2005 Montana Home Child Care Workforce Survey (Full Report)

Updated 6/16/2010