ECSATA Inc.

Phone: 651-636-1989 Ext. 12
Email:  contact@ecsata.org

Do you have the ECSATA Trainer Credential?  The Minnesota Center for Professional Development will accept the ECSATA Trainer Credential or the Advanced ECSATA Trainer Credential toward meeting specific documentation requirements for the Trainer Approval Process.  By having the ECSATA credential, you can save time, do fewer steps, and submit less documentation to the MNCPD.  Click here to determine what documentation you need to submit to become an Approved Trainer in Minnesota.

ECSATA is an organization committed to promoting and supporting early childhood and school age trainers in the areas of professional growth and development, leadership, and advocacy for the field. This organization shall make every active effort to be inclusive of the personal, cultural, and professional diversity of people desiring membership and leadership within ECSATA. ECSATA will provide opportunities to network and develop contacts within the field. ECSATA will encourage the professional development of trainers through conferences, meetings, speakers, newsletters, and any other activities agreed upon by the Board of Directors.

• A 10% discount for purchases from Redleaf Press.
• A 10% discount on registration fees for the annual "Sharing the Wisdom of Many Voices Conference for Trainers and Leaders"
• The ECSATA training directory.
• The ECSATA E-mailer - emailed monthly newsletter of information and resources.
• The ECSATA Newsletter - quarterly newsletter that includes training opportunities, training tips, book reviews, and a trainer spotlight.
• Monthly minutes and agendas.
• Member's Only section of the ECSATA website.
• Opportunities to network with other trainers and leaders.
• Leadership opportunities.

We hope that you join us in ECSATA. 

"Effective Practices for Online Professional Development"  Training of Trainers - New class starting April 2009!

The Early Childhood and School Age Trainers Association (ECSATA), in collaboration with the Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Network’s Eager-to-Learn online education program is proud to announce a special training on Internet-based distance education.

Download the flyer and registration.

   Effective Practices Classroom (password will be required).