Early Childhood Professional Learning (ECPL) is committed to providing high quality professional learning that is easily and equally accessible to IL early childhood educators in Preschool for All (PFA) and Preschool for All Expansion (PFAE) programs. The eLearning offered by ECPL consists of live/recorded webinars and online courses/modules. These eLearning opportunities are highlighted here.
Upcoming ECPL Webinars
Check out our Calendar for more details.
04/10/23 High Quality Feedback Builds Children's Learning in a Powerful Interaction®
04/11/23 Empowering Self-Regulation in the Classroom For All Students
04/12/23 Developing Oracy: Supporting Young Dual Language Learners
04/19/23 Implementing WIDA's Essential Actions in Preschool Programs
Register for upcoming webinars
Recorded ECPL Webinars - ECPL YouTube Channel
Early childhood educators have an opportunity to acquire foundational knowledge and improve their practice by viewing recorded webinars on these topics:
- Administration & Leadership
- Language Arts/Literacy
- Assessment
- Professional Knowledge
- Curriculum
- Social/Emotional Development
- Diverse Learners
- STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)
- Family & Community Engagement
Statewide PFA and PFAE Administrators Forum Sessions
Early Childhood Professional Learning (ECPL), in partnership with the Illinois State Board of Education Early Childhood Department, will be sponsoring virtual sessions throughout the 2022-2023 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.
Questions? Contact Early Childhood Professional Learning - ecpl@cntrmail.org or visit ISBE.net for schedule updates.
04/13/23 Session VII - The Continuous Quality Improvement Plan (CQIP): Practices of Program Excellence
05/17/23 Session VIII - Practices that Build Inclusive Preschool Programs
Early Childhood Online Administrator Academies
Early Childhood Professional Learning (ECPL) partners with the Illinois Principals Association (IPA) to offer free online Administrator Academies on early childhood topics.
This year's online administrator academies have ended. Future online academies will be scheduled based on funding.
Preschool English Learners - WIDA Early Years
On demand courses that focus on preschool English learners are available for free through ECPL's partnership with WIDA Early Years. ISBE and Gateways credit is available. Information on courses and additional online resources.
04/12/23 Developing Oracy: Supporting Young Dual Language Learners
04/19/23 Implementing WIDA's Essential Actions in Preschool Programs
Introduction to ECERS-3 On Demand Professional Learning
The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale®, Third Edition (ECERS-3™) is used to assess early childhood program quality. An introduction to this tool is covered in a 2-part recording. ISBE and Gateways credit is available.
Pyramid Model - Online Modules
The Pyramid Model provides a framework for supporting Illinois' commitment to promoting healthy social-emotional growth for young children. ECPL provides free access for PFA/PFAE program staff to online courses on the Pyramid Model, (available in both English and Spanish), Culturally Responsive Practices to Reduce Implicit Bias, and Wellness. For more information, please contact Erin Kalanick or call 406-698-5231 and mention Early Childhood Professional Learning (ECPL).
Wellness: Taking Care of Yourself
Additional resources:
PreK ePyramid Modules Handbook for Leaders
Culturally Responsive Practices Leader Handbook
Ed Leaders Network (ELN) - Online Courses
The Illinois Principals Association (IPA) has partnered with the Illinois State Board of Education to provide free access to Ed Leaders Network for all public-school educators in the state. Courses on early childhood topics include Creating Developmentally Appropriate Lesson Plans in Preschool Setting and Authentic Assessment in Early Childhood. More information