Because the education level of early childhood teachers has been linked with quality care in numerous research studies, Early Years offers a variety of professional development opportunities to support high-quality services and actively encourages providers to enroll in early childhood courses at local community colleges or universities.
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Professional Development
Build skills and improve program quality through our professional development opportunities.
Explore Professional Development Opportunities
Because the education level of early childhood teachers has been linked with quality care in numerous research studies, Early Years offers a variety of professional development opportunities to support high-quality services and actively encourages providers to enroll in early childhood courses at local community colleges or universities.
Early Years has been approved as an accredited provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are administered through the Professional Development-Continuing Education and Training Department (PD-CE/T). The purpose of PD-CE/T is to improve educational learning opportunities through strategic learning event design, planning, marketing, assessments and evaluation.
Its purpose is aligned with Early Years’ Goal of “Building capacity and support for the workforce to promote equitable, affordable access to quality early care and education for children and families.” This will be accomplished by improving administrative and teacher practices through coaching, technical assistance and training. Using the ANSI/IACET Standard, the PD-CE/T Department is committed to maintaining a quality training program for continuous improvement and a superior learning experience for its adult learners.
Register for Professional Development Workshops and CEUs
You may register the three different ways below for Professional Development workshops for early education, school-age and youth development professionals. Credits are available to meet North Carolina child care training requirements for the Star Rated License and Continuing Education & Training Units (CEUs) are available for select specialized topics.
- Click here to register online
- Select a class you are interested in
- Review course details
- Click on REGISTER NOW
- Follow prompts to complete the registration process
- To register you will create a login ID (must be at least 4 letters and last 4 digits of your social security number)
- You will need to create a password of at least 8 characters with numbers and letters
- Pay online by credit card
After payment has been submitted, you will receive an email confirming your registration and payment.
Refund Policy
No refunds will be given.
1. Download the Training Registration Form
2. Print, fill out and mail your completed registration form and payment to:
Early Years
ATTN: Professional Development
1201 S. Briggs Ave, Suite 200
Durham, NC 27703
Refund Policy
No refunds will be given.
*Note
The information in the Professional Development Calendar may be updated or changed during the three-month period.
To register in person for professional development workshops, visit Early Years at:
Jim and Carolyn Hunt Child Care Resource Center
1201 South Briggs Avenue, Suite 200
Durham, NC 27703
Refund Policy
No refunds will be given.
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Accredited IACET Provider
Early Years is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.
International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
21670 Ridgetop Circle, Suite 170, Sterling, VA 20166, 703-763-0705
Have professional development questions?
We can help! Email us at professionaldevelopment@earlyyearsnc.org or call us at 919-403-6950.
