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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.

How to Partner with iPD

Learn how states and territories can partner with the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio to offer free, CEU-bearing courses for professional development credit.

New Director Mentor Initiative

Expand your knowledge and practice, enhance your networks, and improve your performance and career development through a one-year mentor–mentee relationship with an effective and experienced Head Start director.

Aligning Practice-Based Coaching Efforts and Effects

This webinar identifies key sources of data for measuring coaching efforts and effects. Learn how your program can use data to strengthen your professional development and Practice-Based Coaching support.

Head Start New Employee Portal

Designed specifically for new staff, these resources summarize key Head Start concepts for many roles. Find the materials that support early staff success!

Head Start Coaching Companion Mobile App

The Coaching Companion mobile application is for early care and education staff, coaches and coachees. Upload videos and engage in reflection and feedback within a collaborative coaching partnership on the go.

All Staff Head Start Orientation Resources

These resources are useful to introduce any employee starting a career in Head Start programs to the essential job requirements, regardless of the role.

Aspects of Professional Development Systems

Find professional development tools and resources for training and technical assistance providers, directors, educators, administrators, policy makers, and leaders in the early childhood education field.

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