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Continuing education units (CEUs) and contact hours are awarded for successful completion of professional development training events. Learn how to earn these credits for your early childhood education career.
Find out which states the iPD partnered with to provide professional development approval for courses. This includes detailed information about which iPD courses are approved to meet state requirements.
Explore the list of iPD courses by professional development goals.
Explore the list of iPD courses by practitioner type.
Explore the catalog for a list of courses offered on the Individualized Professional Development (iPD) Portfolio.
The iPD Portfolio supports ongoing professional development for staff in Head Start and child care settings. Discover the many benefits the iPD offers for free.
Head Start Talks features training and technical assistance podcasts from the Office of Head Start.
In this video, learn more about the Head Start Coaching Companion. Discover ways programs can use this online coaching tool to support professional development.