Partner Plan Act Conference
Equity from the Start: Interdependent Self and Community Care happening May 6-8, 2025
This year, we turn our focus to the interdependence of self and community care as essential components of sustainable systems change. True equity work requires a balance between personal well-being and collective action. When individuals are supported, they can better contribute to the strength of their communities. Likewise, when communities prioritize care, they create environments where individuals can thrive.
Week of the Young Child®
Join us for NAEYC’s 2025 Week of the Young Child® celebration happening April 5-11, 2025!
Visit NAEYC for activities and resources.
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 these videos to family members as part of the preschool registration process.
Link to full playlist at: Multilingual Preschool Videos for Families
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.
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
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.
Welcome to ECPL
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 practices in Early Childhood education.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Open | Nature Brain (The Morton Arboretum) | 9am - 3pm |
| Open | Administrator Forum Session VII- Laying the Literacy Foundation: An Introduction to the Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan for Early Childhood Administrators | 1pm - 2:30pm |
| Open | Nature Brain (Forest Park Nature Center) | 9am - 3pm |
