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.
09/19/22 Relationships Matter! Powerful Interactions® to Start the School Year
09/20/22 Music Making and Listening: What Fred Rogers Can Teach Us
10/04/22 Learning the ABCs: Alphabet Knowledge in Preschool
10/06/22 Establishing & Using a Successful Parent Advisory Council
10/11/22 Red Light! Green Light! School Readiness Skills through Physical Activities
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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
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. Upcoming Administrator Academies are posted on the ECPL calendar.
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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.
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 and Culturally Responsive Practices to Reduce Implicit Bias, Disproportionality, Suspension and Expulsion. In addition, ECPL offers a Wellness module. ISBE and Gateways credit is available. 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
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. More information.
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