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Partner Plan Act Conference
Equity from the Start: Strengthening Relationships for Systems Change
May 7-8, 2024
This year, we will focus on relationships, the core building blocks of ECEC collaborations and systems change. Strengthening relationships allow for true empathy and authentic connections to develop in collaborations, further opening conversations to voices that have historically been excluded.
Illinois Association for the Education of Young Children (ILAEYC)
Illinois AEYC Growing Futures Conference
October 24-26, 2024
Crowne Plaza, Springfield, IL
Early Bird Registration until April 30th
Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children
40th Annual International Conference on Young Children with Disabilities & Their Families
September 17-20, 2024
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
New Orleans, Louisiana
Early Bird 1 Registration ends May 4th, 2024,
11:59 PM Eastern.
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.
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 | Reading to Littles | 4pm - 5pm |