Statewide Preschool for All and Preschool for All Expansion Administrators Virtual Forum Sessions
October 18, 2023 | Session I
Overview of the Compliance Checklist and Monitoring Process
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In-person Administrators' Conference
April 22-23, 2024 Champaign, IL
Additional information to follow
FREE Webinars Designed For Those Teaching Preschool English Learners
On Demand Professional Learning for ECERS-3
Introduction to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, Third Edition (ECERS-3™)
"Speaker Spotlight"
Learn about our new speaker Daniel Gartrell.
He will be presenting these upcoming webinars.
10/12/23 Developmentally Appropriate STEM: It’s STREAM! (Science, Technology, Relationships, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)
Multilingual Illinois 2023 Statewide Conference in Conjunction with ESSA
December 5-7, 2023
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort
Oak Brook, Illinois
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? The Gateways Scholarship Program can help!
Scholarship funds are available for Preschool for All funded programs!
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 evidence based practices in Early Childhood education and the latest adult learning theories.
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 of professional development using different criteria to assist you in selecting professional learning that supports your professional growth and results in better outcomes for young children.
NOTE: All past webinars are recorded and listed on our YouTube Channel.| Status | Webinar | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Open | Developing a culturally and linguistically responsive classroom environment for all children | 4pm - 5:30pm |
| Open | Intervention Techniques for Working with Trauma-Impacted Young Children: Strategies for the Classroom and Other Settings | 4pm - 5:30pm |
| Open | Solving Problems Together in Powerful Interactions® | 4pm - 5:30pm |
| Open | Using Sign Language Without Being Fluent | 4pm - 5pm |
| Open | Using Sign Language without Being Fluent II | 4pm - 5pm |
