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 |
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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 |