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.
The Center: Early Childhood Professional Learning offers free access to the WIDA Early Years online learning modules that support Preschool English Learners.
Please feel free to contact us by email. COVID-19 Resources
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Statewide Preschool for All and Preschool for All Expansion Administrators Virtual Forum Sessions
We would like to still offer you the opportunity to complete this short survey to provide input about topics for future sessions.
February 8, 2023
Session V - Register Now
Building a Statewide System to Improve Equity and Access in Early Learning
Session Flyer
March 8, 2023
Session VI - Register Now
Creating Equitable Learning Opportunities
Session Flyer
Developmentally Appropriate Practices: Maximizing Equitable High Quality Early Childhood Education and Care
A professional learning series sponsored by Early CHOICES, Early Childhood Professional Learning (ECPL) & Illinois STAR NET
DAP Series Flyer with Registration Links
March 14, 2023
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Observing, Documenting, and Assessing Children's Development and Learning
On Demand Professional Learning for ECERS-3
Introduction to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, Third Edition (ECERS-3™)
WELL Summit 2023
An event to empower, connect, inspire, support, celebrate and develop women in educational leadership.
March 9-10, 2023
Thurs. Reception | 5pm-7pm
Fri. Full-day
Bloomington-Normal, IL
Illinois State Board of Education Professional Development Calendar
FY2022-23
Illinois Principals Association has partnered with ISBE to provide access to Ed Leaders Network (ELN) for all public school educators in the state!
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Our recorded webinars cover the following topics in early childhood education.
Administration & Leadership
Assessment
Curriculum
Diverse Learners
Family & Community Engagement
Language Arts/Literacy
Professional Knowledge
Social/Emotional Development
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)
Early Childhood educators have an opportunity to acquire foundational knowledge, apply what they have learned, and advance their practice by viewing our videos.