Free California Preschool Development Grant professional development modules

The California Preschool Development Grant (PDG) Learning Pilot

Be one of the first early childhood educators to experience state-of-the-art professional development…

COMPLETELY FREE!

The California Preschool Development Grant (PDG) is piloting self-paced training modules designed specifically for early learning providers and hosted entirely online in a mobile- friendly format. These asynchronous modules provide early childhood professionals with maximum flexibility in enhancing their skills through high-impact, job-embedded activities.

Available from October 23 to December 31, 2019

Program Details

All modules are FREE of cost
Earn 2 hours of professional development per module
Modules can be completed on your own time
Infant/Toddler and Preschool modules are available

These modules are job embedded to give participants the best real-world experience in implementing practices. That means each module will require access to an early childhood program with enrolled children in order to be completed.

Learn More!

For more information, additional training opportunities, or to enroll, visit www.californiapdg.org .

Questions?

Contact: support@californiapdg.org or (650) 352-4614

Modules Offered:

Preschool Growth and Development Implementing a Small Group Investigation Based on Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Infant/Toddler Social-Emotional Development The Importance of Partnering with Parents
Infant/Toddler Social-Emotional Development Promoting Attachment with Young Infants
Infant/Toddler Social-Emotional Development Promoting Attachment with Mobile Infants and Toddlers
Infant/Toddler Social-Emotional Development Promoting Healthy Social-Emotional Development with Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs
Infant/Toddler Social-Emotional Development Supporting Self-Regulation in Infants

Time Commitment

2 hours estimated completion time per module
Modules can be started and finished any time during October 23 and December 31, 2019

Funded by the California Department of Education ^. Content by University of Florida ^. Training and technical assistance by WestEd ^. In partnership with Quality Counts California