FY 2026 Notice of Intent to Apply Preschool for All, Preschool for All Expansion, and Prevention Initiative

Eligible applicants must submit an FY 2026 Notice of Intent to Apply to access the IWAS system. The intent to apply deadline is December 30. View Flyer

Eligible applicants must submit an FY 2026 Notice of Intent to Apply to access the IWAS system. The intent to apply deadline is December 30.

In-Person Preschool for All and Preschool for All Expansion Administrators Conference

March 31, 2025
6:00-7:30 pm Networking Reception
April 1, 2025
Conference Sessions  8:30 am - 3:30 pm
I-Hotel, Champaign, IL
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Administrator Conference

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 2024-2025 school year addressing key topics to support administrators of Preschool for All and Preschool for All Expansion Programs.

1/22/25 - Administrator Forum IV- “Trickle Down Effect”: Supporting Teachers to be Truly Present with Children

2/19/25 - Administrator Forum V- Play-Based Equitable Early Language and Literacy

These sessions are recorded and can be accessed on our YouTube channel.

Admin Forum

On Demand Professional Learning for ECERS-3

Introduction to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, Third Edition (ECERS-3™)

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ECERS-3

Powerful Interactions Webinar Series

Solving Problems Together in Powerful Interactions®
Monday, January 27, 2025
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Additional webinars in this series are located on our Webinar Calendar.

Powerful Interactions

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.

ECACE & Gateways to Opportunities

ECPL

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 Creating Language Opportunities During Play-based Learning 4pm - 5:30pm
Open Nature Brain (The Morton Arboretum) 9am - 3pm
Open Nature Brain (Forest Park Nature Center) 9am - 3pm