Early Learning Connection

Nebraska’s Early Learning Connection (ELC) is an integrated system of early childhood professional development. The ELC consists of a statewide hub at the Early Childhood Training Center and seven regional Early Learning Connection partnerships, along with other state and regional partners. It is designed as a system that supports the career and professional development of all who provide programs and services for young children birth through age eight that includes:

• Professional development for early childhood and school-age;
• Supports for implementation utilizing early childhood coaches;
• Program quality assessments – Environment Rating Scale (ERS) assessments for early learning;
• Strategic planning with higher education (2-yr and 4-yr.) and other adult learning organizations;
• Community engagement and outreach.

The Early Learning Connection is supported with resources from the federal Child Care and Development Fund, IDEA Part C, IDEA Part B-619 and other public and private funding.

Nebraska’s Early Learning Connection Professional Development Regions

Download Nebraska’s ELC Professional Development Regional Contacts Flyer