Early Childhood Personnel Professional Development Programs:
Workshops and Seminars
Training is provided in 6 subject areas to assist child care teachers and
other staff with annual required training per the Department of Human Resources
Minimum Child Care Standards. These trainings are conducted in the
Resource Place training room and various locations throughout our seven county region.
As an IACET Authorized Provider, Early Childhood Directions,
GRCMA Inc. offers CEUs for programs that qualify under IACET guidelines. CEU credit workshops and seminars provide the ongoing professional development
for early child care and education professionals required annually to maintain professional
credentials and/or certification.

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Training Class Schedules and Registration Forms
- January, February, and March 2009 Newsletter
- January, February, and March 2009 Schedule of Classes
- January, February, and March 2009 Training Registration Form (Free Classes)
- Alabama Early Learning Guidelines Winter 2009 Registration Form
- Alabama Early Learning Guideline Winter 2009 Schedule
- Right From Birth Distance Learning Information and Registration
- October, November, and December 2008 Schedule of Classes
- October, November, and December 2008 Training Registration Form (Free Classes)
- October, November, and December COURSE Registration Form ($25.00 Course fee)
- Alabama Early Learning Guidelines Fall 2008 Training Series
Extended courses
These courses help child care teachers improve their skills and enhance their
ability to provide high quality learning environments and programs for the
children that are rich in language and literacy, math awareness, and
socialization experiences.
STARS
The STARS career lattice guides Early Child Care and Education personnel in
planning and achieving their professional developmental goals.
For more information about the STARS Career Lattice, please click here.