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Professional Development

Excellence in early childhood education (ECE) programs is built on a workforce that promotes continuous program improvement. Professional development is a cornerstone of this process. It includes gaining new knowledge, skills, and abilities, along with experience and competencies that relate to one’s profession, job responsibilities, or work environment. ECE programs and staff must address three areas: Professional Development Systems; Foundation for Staff Development; and Individual Career Development. Resources are organized within these areas to promote easy access to the information you need.

iCDA Course Preparation Series

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 10:44

The iCDA Course Preparation Series is a comprehensive, accessible pathway for professionals to meet their educational requirement for their Child Development Associate (CDA®) credential.

FAQs

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 13:49

Find answers to common question about the iCDA Course Preparation Series.

Staff Qualifications Excerpts

Tue, 11/08/2016 - 13:27

Explore excerpts from the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) around staff qualifications.

Professional Development in Head Start

Sun, 03/26/2017 - 09:35

Professional development is the continuous process of acquiring new knowledge, skills, and abilities, along with experience and competencies that relate to one’s profession, job responsibilities, or work environment.

Part 1: History of Professional Development in Head Start

Sun, 03/26/2017 - 09:53

Professional Development in Head Start, Part 1: History of Professional Development in Head Start

Part 2: Why Professional Development is Important

Sun, 03/26/2017 - 10:09

Part 2: Why Professional Development is Important

Part 3: Overview of the Professional Development Pages

Sun, 03/26/2017 - 10:15

Head Start and child care resources are organized to address three broad areas: Professional Development Systems; Foundations for Staff Development; and Individual Career Development. Understanding these areas promotes easy access to the information you want.

15-minute In-service Suites

Wed, 03/29/2017 - 11:04

These 15-minute In-service Suites are a professional development resource for staff in busy, active early childhood centers and programs. They are organized around one topic or big idea and address effective teaching and assessment practices.