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Free learning opportunities and resources

Our goal is to provide free professional learning and resources that support the Illinois State Board of Education funded programs in implementing high quality practices that improve outcomes for young children and their families.

WIDA Early Years

Preschool English Learners

The modules can be used in staff development sessions and/or shared with individual educators or teams of educators, such as those engaged in professional learning communities.

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ECPL Coaching Project

Job embedded professional development

The ECPL Coaching Project promotes engagement in continuous quality improvement to facilitate best practices in Preschool for All classrooms throughout the state.

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Illinois Early Childhood (MTSS) Multi-Tiered System of Supports

High quality system of supports focused on the whole child

MTSS Definition in Illinois: Multi-Tiered System of Supports is a framework for continuous improvement that is systemic, prevention focused, and data-informed, providing a coherent continuum of supports responsive to meet the needs of all learners. (IL-MTSS Network)

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Current topics and information in Early Childhood Education

Workshops/Webinars, announcements, reminders and more.  Bookmark this page!

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