Strengthening Early Care and Learning in East Central Indiana

Through the work of TRAC and its partners, we are developing and sharing resources to support our communities and ECL providers. Within each of TRAC's foundations - Training, Resources, Advocacy, and Communication & Awareness) - we are compiling helpful tools to move this work forward and sharing them via the links below.

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Training

Training and professional development opportunities establish a clear pathway for early care and learning providers to develop into highly skilled professionals. By professionalizing the ECL workforce, we will better support all industries in our communities.

Free Webinars

TRAC Requesting Training

External Requesting Training

Resources

Intentionally equipping our early care and learning professionals with the tools, resources, and knowledge needed so that they are well-prepared to provide excellent care and learning experiences for young children provides the East Central Indiana Region with a strong foundation.

Free Books

Free Curriculum

Activities & Ideas

Advocacy

Advocacy involves actively championing the essential nature of high-quality early care and learning experiences. TRAC will work to influence policies, practices, and public perception to create a more supportive and sustainable work environment for early care and learning professionals.

Legislator Contact Information & Advocacy Support

Find one-pagers for each county, listing legislators' contact information to help you connect with your representatives.

Need help crafting your message? We've included a sample letter/email to guide you if you're unsure what to write.

A statewide alliance that advocates for policies that support the availability and quality of early care and education for every Indiana resident.

Communication & Awareness

Further developing Communication and Awareness strategies to educate and inform the broader regional community, including families, employers, and the potential workforce about the profound significance of high-quality early care and learning.

Make every learning opportunity count

We develop the Early Care and Learning workforce because they are the foundation of every industry in our region, driving growth, and supporting families.