Early Childhood Education and Training Program

The Professional Development Program is pleased to announce that Site 611 - located at 86 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY, 13148 will remain open as an ECETP Videoconference Site in connection with the Child & Family Resources, Inc. All providers that were previously registered and confirmed for upcoming ECETP Videoconferences at Site 611 are still registered for those videoconferences.

The Professional Development Program is also pleased to announce that Site 668 – The Cornell Cooperative Extension located at 26 Legion Drive, Valhalla, NY 10595 will be an ECETP Videoconference Site beginning with the upcoming July 16, 2009 Videoconference. Online registration for the videoconferences is now available. If you have any questions about either of these developments, please do not hesitate to contact this office toll free at (888) 399-0549.

More About Early Childhood Videoconferences

Videoconference training allows you to learn from experts and other child care providers while networking and sharing your experience with other professionals. These trainings consist of:

  • a live broadcast;
  • discussions with panelists including national and state experts as well as child care providers;
  • opportunities for interaction at each training site;
  • activities to apply what you have learned;
  • extensive handout and resource materials;
  • 2.5 hours of training and .25 CEUs.
Download the latest videoconferencing schedule and registration form in PDF format

Co-trainers at each site will guide discussions and help you apply your knowledge and skills.

In order to provide an adult learning environment, all videoconference participants must:

  • Arrive at the training site no later than 6:45 - the training session will begin promptly. Seating is limited and seats will not be reserved for participants arriving later than 6:45.
  • Be actively involved in each training session.

Videoconference trainings are funded by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. They are produced by the Early Childhood Education and Training Program and are conducted in English. (Download the schedule and registration form in PDF format)

Register on-line for videoconference training now!