Publications and Reports

Montana's Early Childhood Message
Click here to view a message that has been compiled by early childhood experts across the state to communicate the importance of the early years & how everyone plays a role in meeting the needs of our communities' children.

Professional Development Records
Click here to view your Professional Development Record/Training Record. You will need a PS# or birth date (mmddyyyy) plus last five digits of social security number to access this record.

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NAEYC Pathways to Cultural Competency Project
                    Newsletters
                                  January 2011
                                          February 2011
                                            March 2011
                                     April 2011
                                      May 2011
                                              June 2011
                                    July 2011

                      Program & Teacher Checklists
                                       Program Guide
                                 Program Checklist
                                 Teacher Checklist
                                     Quality Benchmarks

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
   ● Higher Education Accreditation
   ● 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?
    ● Child Care Resource and Referral Districts by County
    ● Professional Organization Membership Information
    ● Professional Development Incentive Awards (PDIA's)   NEW!!!
   ● Professional Development Specialist Directory   NEW!!!

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

Fall 2011
Summer 2011
Spring 2011
February 2011

Professional Development 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

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

Montana Early Childhood Trainer/Instructor Development Report
This report summarizes the results and the process implemented to create a system for approving Early Childhood Professional Development Specialists (PDS) in Montana. Through a review of education and experience, trainers/instructors in Montana are awarded a PDS I, II or III certificate. In addition, there is a provision for Specialty Trainers (dieticians, firefighters, licensed counselors, nurses etc.) to offer approved training to early care and education practitioners. The findings can be found in this report.

Download Montana Early Childhood Trainer/Instructor Development Report

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

Early Childhood Project Policy and Procedures Manual

Montana Early Childhood Economic Impact Report

Inspection & Complaint Activities for the Child Care Licensing Program
October 2011

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 1/3/2012