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NEW! Multilingual Preschool Videos for Families
Early Childhood Professional Learning (ECPL) is delighted to share two new free on-demand videos for staff and families. Each video is available in English, Spanish and Arabic. ECEC staff are strongly encouraged to show this video to family members as part of the preschool registration process.
Link to full playlist at: Multilingual Preschool Videos for Families
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
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
Register Now
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.
On Demand Professional Learning for ECERS-3
Introduction to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, Third Edition (ECERS-3™)
2024-2025 Online Early Childhood Administrator Academies
Online FREE Early Childhood Administrator Academies
Administrator Academies Flyer with Registration Links
Powerful Interactions Webinar Series
Solving Problems Together in Powerful Interactions®
Thursday, January 30, 2025
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Additional webinars in this series are located on our Webinar Calendar.
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.
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 | Fine Motor- It's More Than Handwriting | 4pm - 5:30pm |
| Open | Getting Into Shape: Geometry in the Early Years | 4pm - 5:30pm |
| Open | Restorative Yoga for Educators | 5pm - 6pm |
| Open | It's a Big World! Using Nonfiction Information Books in Preschool and Kindergarten | 4pm - 5:30pm |
| Open | Process Art with Chicago Children's Museum | 4pm - 5:30pm |