Resources
Professional Development
One of the key components to creating and maintaining a quality child care program is providing early childhood teachers with the support, education, and resources needed to be successful in the classroom. The ELC provides a variety of professional development opportunities and support services to early childhood teachers. Our goal is to promote school readiness and improve the learning outcomes of young children by providing high-quality, up-to-date professional development. These opportunities improve the knowledge and skills of early childhood educators and caregivers.
Virtual Workshops
ELC 3006-1: All About Me – We Are All the Same & All Different
Prepare for a successful launch for the new school year. This course supports practitioners with ideas and activities to enhance curriculum and lesson plans. The course provides you with hands-on activities, recipes, and additional ideas. You will be able to download materials to your own library with a range of hands-on activities and resources, which will enhance lesson plans throughout the year.
- Course Dates: July 30, 2026 – August 31, 2026
- In-service hours: 10
- Target Audience: Toddlers, Pre-K, and VPK Teachers
ELC 3026 –2: Community Helpers – Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood
This course introduces children to the people who help us every day in our homes, schools, and neighborhoods. Through songs, stories, dramatic play, art, games, and hands-on activities, children will explore the roles of various community helpers, including teachers, doctors, nurses, firefighters, police officers, farmers, postal workers, and others. The course encourages children to recognize and appreciate how these helpers make our communities safe, healthy, and happy. You will be provided with electronic activities and articles to support your electronic library,
- Course Dates: July 30, 2026 – August 31, 2026
- In-service hours: 10
- Target Audience: Toddlers, Pre-K, and VPK Teachers
ELC 4026-3: Curriculum, Screening & Assessment – Defining Outcome-Based Practice
This course provides practitioners with an overview of the importance of Curriculum, Screening, and Assessment. Each of the three areas – Curriculum, Screening, and Assessment are defined, discussed, and put into practice in this course. Practitioners will have the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in learning why this is so important in educating our Young Children and the impact YOU are having using these tools.
- Course Dates: July 31, 2026 – August 30, 2026
- In-service hours: 10
- Target Audience: Infant, Pre-K Teachers & VPK Teachers
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