About Us

Early Childhood Professional Learning (ECPL) is funded through the Illinois State Board of Education, Division of Early Childhood, to provide free professional development and resources for the state funded Preschool for All (PFA) and Preschool Expansion programs.

Materials are available for loan or preview through The Center Library Early Childhood materials in The Center Library are searchable by title in the library's online catalog.

ISBE and The Center: Early Childhood Professional Learning are excited to announce that the early care and education community now has access to the WIDA Early Years online learning modules.

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

Each grantee is assigned a Program Support Specialist who provides on site, program specific support to administrators, Family Educators and Instructional Leaders primarily in the areas of Comprehensive Services as defined by the PDG-EG grant guidance.

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)

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