Elevate your career with OEC’s professional development resources
Investing in your professional growth as an early childhood educator will benefit both you and the children you serve.
Our professional development opportunities are:
- Low-cost or free (in most cases)
- Available in different formats to meet your needs — we can connect you with in-person, online, hybrid, and pre-recorded learning opportunities
Find the type of professional learning you need
We know you’re busy! But you can broaden your horizons and learn new skills with our collection of short videos about implementing early learning and development standards in the classroom. Many are under 15 minutes! Check out our videos.
Need health and safety certification? Guidance building your business? Explore our professional development topics.
Need to fit in a learning opportunity soon? Sign up using our professional development calendar. If you haven’t registered yet, follow these simple instructions.
Explore in-depth professional development resources
OEC’s Early Childhood Registry houses our free online trainings — from beginner to advanced in both English and Spanish. Learn about topics ranging from child development to running a program. Log in to the Registry and get started! Or, access these instructions on how to find trainings in the Registry.
The Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center (ECLKC) is a go-to hub for early childhood educators, offering a wealth of practical, research-based resources for enhancing teaching skills. Review ECLKC’s professional development resources.
OEC Scholarships can help you obtain and maintain your CDA. They can also help pay for an Associate or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and specific stand-alone courses. Discover the opportunities and start your journey.
• Scholarship guidance at a glance (English)
• (Spanish)
Why professional development matters
