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About Us
The Institute for Education and Professional Development, Inc. was established in 2005 to provide professional development and consultation services to early childhood programs and educators. We work collaboratively with programs, educators, and agencies to improve the quality of education and care for young children and families.
IEPD has master instructors who provide training, coaching and mentoring services. Each of the IEPD instructors receives training on adult learning principles, training design and delivery, and evaluation. All of the IEPD instructors have worked in the field of early childhood education, bringing their own experiences and "lessons learned" to the training.
Our trainings are fun, engaging, and are filled with important information and resources. We want to work with you, hear your stories, successes and challenges, and provide assistance to help you in your work.
Our Mission
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Our Mission
We are dedicated to empowering early childhood educators and strengthening early learning programs to create nurturing, high-quality environments where young children can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.
Our Vision
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Our Mission
At IEPD, Inc., we envision a future where every child flourishes in high-quality early education programs - growing into healthy, compassionate, and capable adults who enrich the lives of others and help shape a better world.
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IEPD, Inc. complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, creed, sexual orientation or sex (including gender identity and gender stereotyping).
Our Team
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Our team consists of experienced professionals who are passionate about education. We are dedicated to providing the best possible experience for our clients and are committed to staying at the forefront of educational innovation.
Meet Dr. Jody Figuerido, President of IEPD, Inc.
Welcome to IEPD! Our mission is to support educators, families, and programs in providing high quality care and education for young children. I have been working in the field of early childhood education since my youth. My experience includes elementary education, serving as Director of an early education and care program, and developing training for agencies and educators at the Department of Early Education and Care and The Institute for Education and Professional Development. I am proud of our work at IEPD as it is the result of years of experience and education with a goal of supporting the growth and learning of children and adults. My education includes a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, and a Doctorate Degree in Adult Learning. I am also a CDA Professional Development Specialist, certified by the Council for Professional Recognition. My life work has been to promote quality early childhood programming for children, families, and educators. Please contact me with any questions, to discuss your work, or simply to connect! Let’s work together to help each child have a solid foundation so that someday each child is happy, successful in his/her own way, and has a deep love of learning! I may be reached at j.figuerido@iepd.org.
IEPD, Inc. is proud to be a Certified Women Owned Business!
IEPD, Inc. is an accredited IACET provider!