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Professional Development
The Institute Dedicated to Your Professional Growth
Supporting today's educators and building tomorrow's success
The ELCHC Institute for Early Childhood Professionals (IECP) offers early care and education professionals – like you – a variety of opportunities to enhance the impact you’re making in the lives of our community’s children.
We’re dedicated to your professional growth and provide an array of resources and services focused on helping you enrich your skills, chart a successful career path and ultimately improve the quality of care delivered in early childhood programs.
Why Take a Professional Development Class from the Institute?
- Quality You Can Trust — IACET-aligned professional development designed to support meaningful educator growth.
- Learn Your Way — Choose from in-person, virtual, and self-paced learning opportunities.
- Practical & Relevant — Gain research-informed strategies and resources you can use right away.
- Learning on the Go — Access professional development and resources through the IECP Mobile App, wherever your work takes you.
- Grow Your Impact — Strengthen your knowledge and skills to create meaningful learning experiences for young children.
Why IACET Accreditation Matters
IACET is the only standard-setting organization approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for continuing education and training. The ANSI/IACET Standard is the core of thousands of educational programs worldwide. In addition, IACET Accredited Providers are the only organizations approved to offer IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
What are the benefits of an Institute for Early Childhood Professionals (IECP) Subscribed Membership?
For $30 annual membership dues you receive:
- 25% discount on ELCHC Provided Trainings
- Professional Network Qualification for Child Development Associate (CDA) renewals
- Learning Lounge Content uploaded quarterly (templates and classroom activities)
- Special giveaways and raffles
- Discounts for the annual conference and special events
- Conference Scholarships throughout the year
- Member Only Events
- Professional Contribution Letters
Upcoming Trainings
Los niños de PBS aprenden y crecen juntos: Amistad
Los niños de PBS aprenden y crecen juntos: Responsabilidad
Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK) Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Care Trainings
Looking for upcoming VPK training opportunities? VPK Regional Facilitator Kathy Moss has several trainings available for VPK providers and educators. Check out the upcoming trainings listed below and register through the Florida Early Childhood Professional Development Registry.
Questions or need help with registration? Please contact Kathy Moss at kathy.moss@del.fldoe.org.
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