Professional Development
When it comes to early childhood development, quality makes a difference. Professional development training is designed to develop knowledge and skills necessary to work with very young children and their families. It also creates connections, collaborations, and shared resources among cross-disciplinary practitioners and systems.
First 5 Monterey County invests in specialized training opportunities to support a broad range of service providers focused on the healthy development and well-being of infants, young children, and their families.
Quality Matters
Monterey County is home to an early learning community that believes all children should have access to a high quality early education. Quality Matters Monterey County is designed to support early childhood learning programs in providing the highest quality of care. First 5 Monterey County receives and manages state funding for the project and the Monterey County Office of Education administers Quality Matters Monterey County.
Mental Health Training Series
Mental health support for children ages 0-5 can promote healthy brain development, emotional regulation, and social skills, setting the stage for positive mental health outcomes in the future. First 5 Monterey County’s Infant Family Early Childhood Mental Health (IFECMH) training is a specialized program designed to enhance the understanding and skills of professionals working with young children and their families.