The professionals at the Early Childhood Council of La Plata County share a common purpose: a passion for giving every child the best possible start in life. The field of early childhood draws from many different disciplines and areas of expertise, reflecting the broad range of needs of children under the age of eight. The ECC encourages professional development in these diverse areas, including mental health, early childhood education, health and family support. We believe all of these disciplines contribute to a comprehensive approach to early childhood, a holistic systems approach that can truly make a difference in a child’s life.
Below is a list of training resources available to early childhood professionals. For a description click on title or go to our Calendar of Events
Expanding Quality in Infant /Toddler Care Training 
Incredible Years Parenting Class 
Pyramid Plus Model – Social and Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children
Touchpoints Individual Level Training 
Support For College Courses and Scholarships
• Early Childhood Professional Training Project: For more information, contact Barbara Dodds at
bdodds@durangoaec.org or Visit Website.
• Colorado Office of Professional Development: Visit Website
• Southwest Community College: Visit Website
• Trainer and Training Approval Process
Child Care Provider Quality Assessments
• Qualistar Ratings: for more information, visit www.qualistar.org.
• Environmental Rating Scale Assessments
• Incentives for Quality in La Plata County
For more information on Child Care Provider Quality Assessments, contact:
Heather Hawk, Quality Improvement Coordinator, Early Childhood Council of La Plata County
970-247-5960 x20, heatherh@earlychildhoodprograms.org
Statewide Professional Development Resources
• www.qualistar.org/professionals/calendar.php
• Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children
• Department of Human Services Website
• Childcare Licensing Rules and Regulations
• www.cde.state.co.us/early/ECC.htm
• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
• Results Matter Video Series on Early Childhood Assessment
