Professional Development (PD)

Advance leadership. Strengthen practice. Earn state-recognized CEUs.
ECE University Professional Development courses deliver focused, research-informed training for early childhood teachers, administrators, and support staff. Each course is practical, outcome-driven, and designed for immediate application in your program. Choose single courses or curated bundles, complete modules at your own pace, and download certificates for licensure and personnel records.

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Why Professional Development Matters

Build Leadership Capacity

Targeted professional learning develops instructional leadership, program management, and coaching skills that drive consistent quality across classrooms.

Ensure Compliance and Career Growth

CEU-approved courses support licensing, credential renewal, and career advancement into lead and administrative roles.

Improve Staff Retention and Wellbeing

Practical, applicable training increases teacher confidence and job satisfaction, which reduces turnover and strengthens team culture.

Enhance Child and Family Outcomes

When educators are equipped with current practices, children benefit academically, socially, and emotionally. Family partnerships become more consistent and meaningful.

Core Competencies You Will Develop

  • Instructional leadership and program evaluation

  • Standards-aligned curriculum design and lesson implementation

  • Coaching, supervision, and professional growth planning

  • Family and community engagement strategies

  • Equity, inclusion, and differentiation for diverse learners

  • Operational compliance, health, and safety best practices

  • Professional resilience, time management, and staff wellbeing

Course Catalog

Below is the full Professional Development catalog with concise overviews, CEU values, duration, and pricing. Use the course titles to preview detailed outlines and sample materials in the LMS.

(PD) Administrative Procedures - Advanced 2025

Advanced administrative techniques for directors and managers, including policy refinement, staff supervision strategies, and program quality systems.


CEUs: 0.2 | Hours: 2 | Price: $20

(PD) Administrative Procedures - Fundamentals 2025

Core administrative procedures for early childhood leaders. Topics include scheduling, documentation, compliance basics, and daily operational workflows.


CEUs: 0.2 | Hours: 2 | Price: $20

(PD) Becoming an In-Charge Team Member 2025

Pathways for teachers to transition into in-charge roles. Focus on leadership readiness, decision-making, and practical steps to assume supervisory responsibilities.


CEUs: 0.1 | Hours: 1 | Price: $10

(PD) Creating A Welcoming Environment for All Who Enter 2025

Strategies to make families and visitors feel valued from first contact. Topics include front desk communication, family engagement cues, and creating a home-like atmosphere.


CEUs: 0.1 | Hours: 1 | Price: $10

(PD) Creating an Optimal Environment for Children’s Development 2025

Five lesson modules on designing environments that support play, exploration, and development across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains. Practical examples for classroom layout and activity planning are included.


CEUs: 0.2 | Hours: 2 | Price: $20

Creating In-Charge Team Members 2025

Build leadership and autonomy in staff. Learn techniques to foster ownership, accountability, problem-solving, and effective communication among team members.


CEUs: 0.1 | Hours: 1 | Price: $10

(PD) Driving Peak Performance In An Organization 2025

Strategies to set clear expectations, align staff goals with program objectives, and sustain high performance through feedback and recognition systems.


CEUs: 0.1 | Hours: 1 | Price: $10

(PD) Empathetic Communication 2025

 Develop skills in active listening, emotion recognition, and compassionate response. Learn to navigate difficult conversations with families and colleagues using empathy-based techniques.


CEUs: 0.1 | Hours: 1 | Price: $10

(PD) Encouraging Family Relationships 2025

Methods to build durable partnerships with families. Address barriers, manage conflict, and use effective communication to create collaborative relationships that support child learning.


CEUs: 0.3 | Hours: 3 | Price: $30

(PD) Everything Speaks: How Your Workplace Physical Environment Brands Your School 2025

Learn how physical spaces communicate values to families and prospective enrollees. Practical guidance to use environmental design to increase enrollment and family satisfaction.


CEUs: 0.1 | Hours: 1 | Price: $10

PD) Everything Speaks: Leadership that Uses Workplace Physical Environment 2025

Leadership strategies for using facility design and daily routines to reinforce your program brand, support staff workflows, and improve parent experience.


CEUs: 0.1 | Hours: 1 | Price: $10

(PD) Level Up to a Happy Workplace 2025

Create a positive workplace culture with practices that boost morale, strengthen team communication, support staff recognition, and balance.


CEUs: 0.1 | Hours: 1 | Price: $10

(PD) Managing Conflict in the Child Care Workplace 2025

Practical conflict management techniques tailored to early childhood settings. Topics include mediation basics, restorative conversations, and maintaining professional boundaries.


CEUs: 0.1 | Hours: 1 | Price: $10

(PD) Mastering Exceptional Child Care Services 2025

Customer service essentials for early childhood programs. Learn protocols for parent interactions, enrollment processes, and service recovery that enhance family trust.


CEUs: 0.1 | Hours: 1 | Price: $10

(PD) Meaningful Conversations With Young Children 2025

Techniques to promote deep, developmentally appropriate conversations with children to build language, reasoning, and social skills. Includes examples and phrase banks.


CEUs: 0.2 | Hours: 2 | Price: $20

(PD) Operational Excellence - Child Abuse and Maltreatment 2025

 Identification, documentation, and reporting procedures for suspected child abuse and maltreatment. Emphasis on mandatory reporting responsibilities and safe family communication.


CEUs: 0.1 | Hours: 1 | Price: $10

(PD) Operational Excellence - Communication 2025

Communication best practices for administrators and staff. Topics include staff briefings, family notifications, and clear written documentation.


CEUs: 0.1 | Hours: 1 | Price: $10

(PD) Operational Excellence - Medication Administration 2025

Correct procedures for safe medication storage, administration, documentation, and family consent in early childhood settings. Includes common scenarios and checklists.


CEUs: 0.1 | Hours: 1 | Price: $10

(PD) Partnering with Families: Strengthening Engagement in Childcare 2025

Evidence-based strategies to invite family participation, develop engagement plans, and measure partnership outcomes. Includes templates for family outreach.


CEUs: 0.2 | Hours: 2 | Price: $20

(PD) Protecting Our Students: Reporting Child Concerns Responsibly 2025

Best practices for recognizing signs of distress, documenting observations, and reporting concerns to appropriate authorities while maintaining family sensitivity.


CEUs: 0.2 | Hours: 2 | Price: $20

Key Features & Benefits

  • Interactive, application-focused modules with real-world scenarios and reflection activities

     

  • Downloadable tools such as templates, checklists, and family handouts

     

  • Self-paced access on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices

     

  • Instant, state-recognized CEU certificates and secure certificate storage in your account

     

  • Bundle pricing and group enrollment options with administrative reporting for centers

     

  • Content developed and reviewed by experienced early childhood practitioners

How to Enroll

  1. Browse and preview course objectives and sample content.

  2. Add selected courses to your cart or choose a membership for bundled access.s

  3. Complete modules, activities, and knowledge checks at your own pace

  4. Download your CEU certificate immediately and store it in your account.nt

Frequently Asked Questions

Early childhood teachers, assistant teachers, center directors, program coordinators, and professional development staff are seeking CEU-verified, practice-oriented training.

CEU values are listed on each course tile. Courses range from 0.1 to 0.3 CEUs. Verify state requirements and combine courses to meet annual renewal hours.

Many courses are state-approved. Check each course detail page for specific approval information or contact support for verification.

Yes. We offer group pricing and administrative reporting. Contact our partnerships team for a custom quote and onboarding support.

A modern web browser is required. No special software is necessary. All course materials are web-based and mobile accessible.

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