611 Seventh Avenue, Suite 322
Huntington, WV 25701
Phone: (304)529-7603 - 1(888)-WVECTCR
E-mail tcr@rvcds.org
Follow us on Facebook
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
About Us
WV Early Childhood Training Connections and Resources (WVECTCR) is a statewide program designed to provide professional development opportunities for the early care and education community. Through an extensive network of information, training and technical assistance, resources, and collaboration, WVECTCR strives to improve the quality of early education services for young children and their families.
Our Projects
WV State Training and Registry System (STARS) is dedicated to impacting care and education by promoting quality professional development opportunities for those who care for, educate, and support West Virginia’s children and families..
The West Virginia Apprenticeship for Child Development Specialist program, often referred to as ACDS, is a four-semester training opportunity for individuals employed in the field of early childhood. ACDS is designed to combine classroom instruction and work experience.
West Virginia Child Care Nurse Health Consultants work with child care providers to promote the health and safety of children in the child care setting. These consultants can provide expert guidance, technical assistance and training on a wide range of health and safety topics.
West Virginia Child Care Health Educators provide trainings and resources to child care providers serving children and their families. They focus on providing the most up-to-date information on health, safety, and nutrition topics to child care providers to improve the overall health of the child.
Celebrating Connections is the annual early childhood conference providing learning opportunities for all professionals in the early care and education community and parents.
WV Governor's Early Intervention Interagency Coordinating Council is a governor appointed council mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to advise and assist with the implementation of the WV Birth to Three Early Intervention System. The Council is composed of families, practitioners, state agency representatives and other early childhood stakeholders.
Early Care Share WV is an online platform that delivers a wealth of practical resources for early childhood education directors, family care providers, teachers, and students. Most simply, the website helps its users manage their programs more efficiently by saving time, reducing costs, and improving quality. Examples of resources offered include links to state and national regulations, discounts from vendors, and templates and sample documents.
Early Childhood Quality Evaluators conduct on-site assessments of early childhood programs (child care centers, out of school time centers, child care facilities, and family child care providers) utilizing Environmental Rating Scales (ERS).