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In-Person Preschool for All and Preschool for All Expansion Administrators Conference
April 23, 2024
This free event will offer professional learning opportunities focused on ISBE Early Childhood updates and high quality practices for current and new PFA and PFA Expansion programs with the opportunity to connect with Early Childhood Development Department Principal Consultants and administrators throughout the state.
Registration is Closed.
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 2023-2024 school year addressing key topics to support administrators of Preschool for All and Preschool for All Expansion Programs.
These sessions are recorded and can be accessed on our YouTube channel.
FREE Webinars Designed For Those Teaching Preschool English Learners
On Demand Professional Learning for ECERS-3
Introduction to the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, Third Edition (ECERS-3™)
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 | The Power of Shared Writing | 4pm - 5:30pm |
| Open | AA #1925 Cultural & Linguistic Diversity in Early Childhood Education | 9am - 12pm |
| Open | Responding to Curiosity in Powerful Interactions® | 4pm - 5:30pm |
| Open | You Can Count On It! (Pre-K Math Activities) | 4pm - 5pm |
| Open | Reading to Littles | 4pm - 5pm |