WestEd’s Center for Professional Development and Innovation was established. New online learning modules will be accessible on California Early Childhood Online.

California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) and California Department of Social Services (CDSS), in partnership with WestEd, are excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive suite of 12 new online professional development module series designed for early learning and care professionals in all roles and settings. These module series offer engaging, interactive online learning experiences that present current and relevant content. In addition, each series provides purposeful activities, tools for reflection, and resources that extend the learning experience.

The module series, offered in multiple languages, will launch in multiple phases and be available on California Early Childhood Online (CECO). In addition, content overviews for each series will be available on the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five and Quality Counts California websites.

Dr. Maria Lupe Jaime-Mileham, Deputy Director Child Care and Development Division at California Department of Social Services

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Dr. Maria Lupe Jaime-Mileham, Deputy Director Child Care and Development Division at California Department of Social Services

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The first phase launched January 31, 2023, and includes the following:

1. Leadership in Family Child Care Settings (11 professional development clock hours)
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2. Foundational Practices in Early Care and Education (6 professional development clock hours)
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3. Leadership in Center Based Settings (16 professional development clock hours)
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The second phase launched on February 28, 2023, and includes the following:

1. Responsive and Inclusive Early Learning and Care Environments (8 professional development clock hours)
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2. Developing and Maintaining Responsive Relationships (15 professional development clock hours)
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3. Supporting Young Children’s Development and Learning (12 professional development clock hours)
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The third phase launched on April 4, 2023, and includes the following:

1. Social Emotional Learning: A Foundation for Life (5 professional development clock hours)
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2. Supporting Young Multilingual Learners (6 professional development clock hours)
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The fourth phase launched on April 28, 2023, and includes the following:

1. Health and Safety for Center-Based Programs (2.5 professional development clock hours)
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2. Health and Safety for Family Child Care Settings (2.5 professional development clock hours)
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3. Inclusive Practices for Children with Disabilities or Delays (10 professional development clock hours)
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The fifth phase launched on July 5, 2023, and includes the following:

1. Becoming an Early Care and Education Professional (6 professional development clock hours)
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To find these module series scroll to “What’s New” on the CECO landing page or use the Module Catalog.  Please spread the word and share these series of learning experiences with your colleagues. We look forward to launching the next phase soon.