PROVIDER CONNECTION FOR EDUCATORS

Welcome the Provider Connection for Palo Alto Childcare Providers.

PACCC and its PACECCE partners invest in the pursuit of continuing education for licensed based childcare educators and professionals. Our robust resource center, the Provider Connection, offers workshops, training, opportunities and reflective discussion groups for all aspects of licensed childcare, including management and leadership opportunities which develop the next generation of leaders in our industry.

Whether you are looking for continuing education hours or resources to address self-care and well-being, the Provider Connection is here for you. See the family resource page or your healthcare provider for family education programs.

Professional Development Calendar

2023-2024 Professional Development Calendar

Upcoming Events

• 2024-2025 Annual Childcare Provider Recognition Day and Educational Forum | Saturday, May 4, 2024, 9:00am-3:00pm
  -Registro Español
  

Required Childcare Trainings

• Mandated Reporter
• Harassment Prevention

CPR & First Aid

• January 20, 2024
• April 20, 2024
• June 15, 2024
• September 21, 2024

Educator Resources

Infant-Toddler

• Self-Study Program for Childcare Professional Development
• Infant and Early Childhood Mental Consultation Network
• Program for Infants and Toddlers
• Inclusion Collaborative
• Resources for Infant Educators (RIE)
• Reflective Practice

Preschool

• Self-Study Program for Childcare Professional Development
• CA Collaborative for the Social Emotional Foundation of Early Learning Teaching Pyramid
• Infant and Early Childhood Mental Consultation Network
• CA Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN)
• Inclusion Collaborative
• Reggio Emilia Alliance
• San Jose State University - Early Childhood Institute
• Reflective Practice

School-Age

• Second Step
• Reflective Practice
• Developmental Assets

Home-Based Childcare

• Child Care Initiative Project for Family-Care Homes
• Family Child Care At Its Best

Department of Education Resources

• Professional Development Training
  
• ELCD-Approved Training Opportunities

Rating Systems & Scales

• Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)
• Desired Results (DRDP)
• Environmental Rating Scale (ERS)

California Licensing & Other Government Resources

• Child Development Permits
• Palo Alto Advisory Committee on Early Care & Education (PAACECE)
• Local Early Education Planning Council (LPC) of Santa Clara County
• Santa Clara County Child Care Resource and Referral Program (R&R)
• 2024 California Children’s Report Card

Self-Care & Well-Being

• Employee Assistance Program
• Kaiser Health and Wellness
• Athena Health and Wellness

Administration, Management & Leadership

• Leadership Development for Nonprofit Providers