Professional Development Resources for ECE Staff
Congregations often reach out to ECE-RJ about the different professional development services we provide members.
All of our professional development offerings are designed to prepare individuals to work with young children and their families. They improve the knowledge, skills, practices, and dispositions of early childhood professionals. Having a strong ECE staff not only makes for a better ECE program, but also helps congregations attract new members.
Our professional development services vary in order to meet the diverse needs of our members. They include:
Monthly webinars (Meet Ups) – We hold monthly conference calls hosted by ECE-RJ members. Each call’s focus is a designated topic of interest to our members.
Database of searchable information – ECE-RJ provides a growing searchable database of articles on a variety of topics including classroom management, curriculum ideas, and how to work with parents and families.
Chatrooms/Forums- We have chatrooms where members can ask and answer each other’s questions in almost real-time.
Monthly newsletter- UNITE, our monthly newsletter, provides articles the support our members as educators and leaders.
Kallot/National Conference – Each year, ECE-RJ holds an annual get-together in a different city. These events are designed to help participants develop and grow, both personally and professionally. For example, in 2020, ECE-RJ is (was if you are reading this after the event) holding a Kallah, titled The Art of Intentionality. Participants will/did learn to create environments that encourage intentional learning and develop reflective practice.
Tricia Ginis
Executive Director
ECE-RJ
