Partner Plan Act Conference
Equity from the Start: Strengthening Relationships for Systems Change
May 7-8, 2024
This year, we will focus on relationships, the core building blocks of ECEC collaborations and systems change. Strengthening relationships allow for true empathy and authentic connections to develop in collaborations, further opening conversations to voices that have historically been excluded.
Illinois Association for the Education of Young Children (ILAEYC)
Illinois AEYC Growing Futures Conference
October 24-26, 2024
Crowne Plaza, Springfield, IL
Early Bird Registration until April 30th
Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children
40th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities & Their Families
September 17-20, 2024
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
New Orleans, Louisiana
Early Bird 1 Registration ends May 4th, 2024,
11:59 PM Eastern.
Statewide PFA and PFAE Admin Virtual Forum Series
Early Childhood Professional Learning (ECPL), in partnership with the Illinois State Board of Education Early Childhood Development Department, will be sponsoring virtual sessions throughout the 2023-2024 school year addressing key topics to support administrators of Preschool for All and Preschool for All Expansion Programs.
These sessions are recorded and can be accessed on our YouTube channel.
On Demand Professional Learning for ECERS-3
Introduction to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, Third Edition (ECERS-3™)
Information and Resources for state funded Early Childhood programs
Illinois State Board of Education Early Childhood Development Department
ISBE's Professional Development Calendar for PFA and PFAE Programs.
Need help paying for college coursework? Seeking additional credentials and/or a degree in early childhood education?
You may be eligible for the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Scholarship Program (ECACE).
Funds are also available through the Gateways Scholarship Program.
Welcome to ECPL
Early Childhood Professional Learning (ECPL) invites you to explore professional learning opportunities and resources for the Illinois Early Childhood workforce, especially those working in state funded programs. These offerings reflect the latest practices in Early Childhood education.
Our Mission
Supporting high quality practices in early childhood education and care with free professional learning, resources, and information that promotes positive outcomes for young children and their families.
Professional Learning
Early Childhood Professional Learning (ECPL) is a state-approved professional development provider authorized to issue professional development credit to Illinois licensed educators for license renewal purposes. Learn more!
eLearning
The eLearning offered by ECPL consists of live/recorded webinars and online courses/modules. Learn more!
Preschool English Learners
ECPL leverages its partnerships with local and national providers to bring you FREE high quality, relevant professional learning focused on preschool English learners (ELs). Learn more!
Learning at Home
Explore the resources and activities created by The Center: Resources for Teaching and Learning that help families support young children learning at home.
Webinar Calendar
The Webinar Calendar gives you the ability to search our calendar using different criteria to assist you in selecting professional learning that supports your professional growth.
NOTE: Past ECPL recorded webinars are listed on our YouTube Channel.| Status | Webinar | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Open | Reading to Littles | 4pm - 5pm |
