PD Training Series Policy
Participation in a professional development (PD) training series requires a commitment to both sequence and cohort continuity. Each series is designed as a progressive learning journey, where every session builds upon the reflections and interactions of the previous one. To preserve the integrity of this process, participants must complete sessions in order and remain with their assigned cohort throughout the series.
Because these trainings are highly reflective and interactive, each session adapts to the unique needs of its participants and is therefore not interchangeable or replicable in another group. Consistency ensures that participants benefit fully from the collective learning experience and the trust built within their cohort.
If a participant misses a session, they will need to restart the series with a future cohort. Make-up sessions are not available.
To support meaningful engagement, all participants are required to have a working webcam and microphone and to use them during sessions. This ensures active participation, fosters collaboration, and maintains the interactive nature of the training. If you experience technology or accessibility challenges, please contact us so we can support you.
Exploring Families and Educators Together: A PD Provider’s Guide to Strengthening Family Partnerships in Early Childhood
Professional development providers play a pivotal role in shaping how early childhood programs build strong, equitable relationships with families. In this interactive session, participants will explore Families and Educators Together (NAEYC, 2019) through a leadership and facilitation lens. Together, we’ll unpack the book’s core messages and examine how they can be translated into impactful PD experiences for educators, administrators, and program leaders. Through reflective dialogue, collaborative analysis, and strategic planning, PD providers will leave equipped to guide others in cultivating authentic, culturally responsive family partnerships.
Session Goal
To equip professional development providers with the insights and strategies needed to support early childhood programs in fostering strong, equitable family-educator partnerships.
Cost:
$75 NYAEYC Members
$90 Nonmembers
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Elevating Practice Course: A Reflective Learning Series for Professional Development Providers
A Collaborative Journey into the Core Body of Knowledge and PD Frameworks for Competent, Ethical, and Responsive Practices.
This is a 36-hour preparation course for the New York State Training and Technical Assistance Professional Credential. (Formally known as the 6-day Introduction to the New York State Core Body of Knowledge for Professional Development Providers)
Series Requirements:
- The course consists of six sessions, each lasting six hours
- All sessions must be completed in full and in chronological order
- No exceptions will be made for learning credit
- See PD Training Series Policy below.
Series Goal
By the end of the reflective learning series, participants will be able to describe at least three key components of the NYS Core Body of Knowledge and explain how each supports the preparation of effective professional development for early childhood workforce in New York State.
Cost:
$150/session; $900/series NYAEYC Members
$165/session; $990/series Nonmembers
Session 1: Understanding NYS Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
Participants will examine the structure and content of the Core Body of Knowledge, identify key elements of each competency, and discuss practical applications for designing professional development programs.
Series 1: February 10 & 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Series 2: September 15 & 17, 2026, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Session 2: Aligning the CBK with State and National Standards
Participants will explore how the CBK aligns with state and national standards through collaborative analysis and discussion, and consider the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required of NYAEYC T-TAP PD Specialists and Coaches.
Series 1: February 24 & 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Series 2: September 22 & 24, 2026, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Session 3: Ethical Practices and the Professional Development Provider
Participants will examine the NAEYC 2025 Position Statement on Ethical Conduct through peer discussions, focusing on ethical responsibilities, dilemmas, and their connection to CBK competencies.
Series 1: March 10 & 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Series 2: September 29 & October 1, 2026, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Session 4: Creating Culturally Responsive Professional Development
This session begins with individual and group reflection on identity, diversity, justice, and action. Participants will collaboratively identify the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required to foster culturally responsive professional development and learning environments.
Series 1: March 24 & 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Series 2: October 6 & 8, 2026, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Session 5: Designing Responsive Professional Development
Participants will collaborate to examine adult learning theory, content selection strategies, and PD formats through the NAEYC Conceptual Framework and Core Body of Knowledge (CBK), emphasizing responsive and inclusive design.
Series 1: April 14 & 16, 2026, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 pm.
Series 2: October 13 & 15, 2026, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Session 6: Integration and Application
In this final session, participants will synthesize their learning by analyzing data from a fictional early childhood program and collaboratively developing a comprehensive Professional Development (PD) Plan that incorporates key concepts from the series.
Series 1: April 28 & 30, 2026, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Series 2: October 20 & 22, 2026, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Exploring Developmentally Appropriate Practice (4th Edition) Through the Lens of Professional Development Providers
Join us for a comprehensive 12-hour learning experience designed for professional development providers who support early childhood educators. This interactive series explores the 2020 NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) Position Statement alongside the Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs, Fourth Edition. Through guided reflection, collaborative discussion, and practical application, participants will strengthen their ability to integrate DAP principles with state guidance documents to design impactful training, coaching, and consultation strategies. By the end of the series, you will leave with a concrete plan to embed DAP into your professional development work.
Series Goal
Equip professional development providers with the knowledge and tools to confidently apply the 2020 NAEYC DAP Position Statement and Fourth Edition text, in alignment with NYS guidance documents, to inform and enhance their training, coaching, and consultation practices.
Cost:
$300 NYAEYC Members
$360 Nonmembers
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 2, 4, 9 & 11, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Empowering Professional Development Providers to Apply NAEYC Anti-Bias Education Resources Through Guided Exploration
This course introduces the foundational principles and four core goals of Anti-Bias Education (ABE) as outlined by NAEYC. Participants will engage with current ABE resources to design culturally responsive, reflective, and inclusive professional development (PD) sessions. Through guided exploration, participants will learn strategies to help early childhood educators critically examine their practices, identify areas for growth, and implement changes that honor the identities, cultures, and perspectives of all children and families.
Series Goal
Participants will apply concepts from the book Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves to create PD content that is culturally responsive and grounded in Adult Learning Theory. They will develop facilitation strategies that support educators in evaluating and adapting their practices to foster equity and inclusion across early childhood settings.
Cost:
$300 NYAEYC Members
$360 Nonmembers
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, November 3, 5, 10 & 12, 2026
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Coming Soon……
- Preparing for your Training and Technical Assistance Professional Credential
- T-TAP Holder Learning Communities