Professional Development
Advancing Excellence Through Continuous Learning
Professional development is essential for building confident educators, strong leaders, and high-quality early childhood programs. Explore trusted organizations that provide training, certifications, conferences, webinars, coaching, and continuing education opportunities.
ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI)
Website: https://www.cceionline.com
Focus
Provides online professional development and continuing education for early childhood professionals.
Best For
- Teachers
- Directors
- Child Care Owners
Resources Available
- Online Training
- CDA Coursework
- Annual Training
- Professional Certificates
- Continuing Education
Early Childhood Investigations (ECI)
Website: https://www.earlychildhoodinvestigations.com
Focus
Offers free webinars led by nationally recognized early childhood experts.
Best For
- Teachers
- Directors
- Owners
- Trainers
Resources Available
- Live Webinars
- Recorded Webinars
- Expert Presentations
- Professional Learning
Teachstone
Website: https://teachstone.com
Focus
Supports educator effectiveness through CLASS® training, coaching, and observation tools.
Best For
- Teachers
- Coaches
- Directors
- Quality Improvement Specialists
Resources Available
- CLASS® Training
- Coaching
- Professional Development
- Observation Tools
- Certification
The ECE Architects
Website: https://theecearchitects.com
Focus
Provides practical, real-world training, compliance resources, leadership development, and operational systems created by experienced early childhood professionals.
Best For
- Child Care Owners
- Directors
- Administrators
- Teachers
Resources Available
- Online Training
- Compliance Courses
- Leadership Development
- Resource Library
- Templates & Tools
- Operational Systems
Conscious Discipline
Website: https://consciousdiscipline.com
Focus
Provides professional development focused on social-emotional learning, behavior guidance, and relationship-based teaching.
Best For
- Teachers
- Directors
- Families
Resources Available
- Online Courses
- Books
- Conferences
- Webinars
- Classroom Resources
Pyramid Model Consortium
Website: https://challengingbehavior.org
Focus
Promotes evidence-based practices that support young children's social-emotional development and positive behavior.
Best For
- Teachers
- Directors
- Coaches
- Early Intervention Professionals
Resources Available
- Training Materials
- Implementation Guides
- Coaching Resources
- Family Resources
MiRegistry
Website: https://www.miregistry.org
Focus
Michigan's official professional development registry for early childhood professionals, offering training records, career pathways, and approved training opportunities.
Best For
- Michigan Teachers
- Directors
- Child Care Owners
- Trainers
Resources Available
- Approved Training Calendar
- Training Records
- Career Pathways
- Registry Profile
- Trainer Approval
- Organization Accounts
Devereux Center for Resilient Children
Website: https://centerforresilientchildren.org
Focus
Provides professional development focused on resilience, social-emotional development, and the DECA assessment.
Best For
- Teachers
- Directors
- Mental Health Consultants
Resources Available
- DECA Training
- Certification
- Workshops
- Online Learning
- Classroom Resources
Council for Professional Recognition
Website: https://www.cdacouncil.org
Focus
Administers the Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential and supports educator advancement.
Best For
- CDA Candidates
- Trainers
- Directors
Resources Available
- CDA Credential
- CDA Renewal
- Professional Resources
- Competency Standards
Early Educator Central
Website: https://earlyeducatorcentral.acf.hhs.gov
Focus
Supports early educators pursuing credentials, degrees, scholarships, and career advancement.
Best For
- New Educators
- Teachers
- Directors
Resources Available
- Career Planning
- Scholarship Resources
- Credential Guidance
- Professional Development Information
Positive Discipline Association
Website: https://positivediscipline.org
Focus
Provides evidence-based, relationship-centered strategies that help adults guide children's behavior with respect, encouragement, and long-term skill building.
Best For
- Teachers
- Directors
- Child Care Owners
- Families
Resources Available
- Professional Development
- Positive Discipline Certification
- Books & Publications
- Parent Education
- Classroom Management Resources
- Workshops & Conferences