Cultivate confidence in you and your young learners with our Fall PD lineup. From our NEW LEAD credential to our seasonal webinars and book reviews, our ECE resource portal has what you need to grow your skills and meet your professional goals—all for free. Heading to a fall conference? Check out our event schedule, and we hope to see you there!
NEW! Administrator Credential
Accepting Applications
Are you a program administrator looking to increase your impact, or an educator aspiring to lead an early learning program? Then our LEAD Credential is for you. Designed for work-life balance and grounded in NAEYC’s Program Standard for leadership and management, this credential program gives you the knowledge, skills, and tools that prepare you to build and lead a quality program. Complete 10 online modules in 12 months and earn 100 PDUs – completely free!
Fall Book Reviews
Read books that address professional goals and classroom challenges, connect with peers to discuss fresh ideas and share real experiences, and do it all in a flexible four-week format built to fit your schedule. Complete the review to receive a gift card valued at the cost of the book and earn 10 PD hours.
Oct. 6 - 31
Last Day to Register:
Sept. 28
Registration Closed
PD Book Study: Why Play? How to Make Play an Essential Part of Early Learning
Fuel your motivation to read, experiment, and share discoveries with a book that celebrates the magic of all forms of play and their foundational role in joyful, meaningful learning. Learn practical guidance for the classroom and for families. Exchange thoughts and ideas with colleagues, hear from the author, and move at a pace that works for you within this four-week review.
Rae Pica - Meet the Author Session October 14
Oct. 29 - Nov. 30
Last Day to Register:
Oct. 2
Registration Ends Oct. 2
Children’s Book Club: The Star Festival (Registration Ends Oct. 2)
Transform your read-aloud sessions by turning children’s books into lively adventures. Join this fall’s read about Japanese culture, families, and folklore; we unlock the secrets of dialogic reading and craft engaging prompts that invite children into the heart of the story. Our book club is a supportive community where curiosity is welcomed, and professional growth flourishes.
Moni Ritchie Hadley - Meet the Author Session November 10
Fall Webinar Series: Creative Joyful Learning Through Stories, Songs, and Sound!
Mark your calendar: Sept. 22, Oct. 22, Nov. 17, and Dec. 15 @ 1:00 PM EST
Our fall series continues with professional insights into how stories, songs, and sounds help young children grow. Learn from subject matter experts about how these tools build language skills, boost memory, spark creativity, and help children share feelings and connect with others in joyful ways.
Sept. 22
Now Available on Demand
Sing, Read, and Grow: Unlock the Magic of Emergent Literacy in our ECE Resource Portal
Build young children’s emergent literacy through playful classroom experiences, reading, and song. This session highlights practical strategies using Resource Portal tools that inspire language growth and a lifelong love of reading.
Presenter: Cassandra Hostetler
Oct. 22
Harmonize Your Classroom: Creative Sound Strategies for Management
Join Hayes Greenfield, author, musician, filmmaker, and innovative educator, as he shares how to turn everyday sounds into powerful classroom management tools. Explore playful listening and sound-making strategies that support routines, encourage positive behavior, and create a joyful learning environment. Leave with ready-to-use ideas.
Presenter: Hayes Greenfield
Nov. 17
Encouraging Imagination Through Sounds in Storytelling: Inspiring Young Voices
Bring stories to life with giggles, claps, whispers, and whooshes. Learn how sound-rich storytelling builds language, confidence, imagination, and inclusive participation for every child.
Presenter: Joanie Calem
Dec. 15
The Power of Musical Learning & Play: Nurturing Social-Emotional Capacity
Music is more than fun—it strengthens brain development, supports emotional expression, and can help reduce challenging behaviors. Join this engaging session to explore research-inspired musical play and leave with practical ideas for creating joyful, developmentally rich learning experiences.
Presenter: Mary Anderson
Missed the Spring Series? Now available in our on-demand library! View when convenient for you and earn PDUs!
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Fall Conference Schedule
We welcome the opportunity to connect with you and show you how our ECE resource portal can complement your conference learning this season and year-round! Stop by the booth, attend one of our sessions, and register to win our raffle prize!
September 26: Northern Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children (NVAEYC)
Exhibitor: Booth # 2018
October 2-3: Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA)
Exhibitor and Silver Sponsor: Booth #23
October 27-29: Zero to Three
Exhibitor: Booth #703
November 5-7: Texas Association for the Education of Young Children (TXAEYC)
Exhibitor and Community Partner