Network Facilitation Manual

This manual is intended as a guide and orientation to the functioning and structure of various networks for specific areas of focus in the field of early learning and child care including;

• licensed child care supervisors,
• preschool teachers, and
• home child care practitioners.

It is meant for use by Network Facilitators and sponsoring agencies. Topics covered within the manual include;

• Role of the Sponsoring Agency,
• Orientation for Network Members,
• Orientation for Facilitators and
• Facilitating the Networks
• while the appendix includes suggestions for
  • Opening Ice Breakers, and
  • Closing Exercises,
• in addition to templates for
  • Meeting Agendas,
  • Meeting Minutes, and
  • Meeting Agendas.

The cost of the Network Facilitation Manual is $15.00 plus shipping and may be purchased by contacting the ECCDC at eccdc@eccdc.org. View the Network Facilitation Manual’s table of contents under Quick Links.

Network Orientation Manual

This manual is intended as a guide and orientation to network groups. It is meant for use by network members to give them a broader understanding of their involvement and responsibilities as a network member. The Network Orientation Manual includes information on the following topics;

• The Role of the Sponsoring Agency
• Orientation for Network Members and
• provides a meeting evaluation template

The cost of the Network Orientation Manual is $5.00 plus shipping and may be purchased by contacting the ECCDC at eccdc@eccdc.org. View the Network Orientation Manual’s table of contents under Quick Links.

Customized Consultation Services for Developing and Implementing Networks

The ECCDC is able to offer your community organization with consultation advice and training related to establishing, developing and facilitating networks. Please contact the ECCDC at eccdc@eccdc.org for further details and pricing information about our specialized team network development consultation services.