Discover Your Potential with The Institute for Education and Professional Development, Inc.
At The Institute for Education and Professional Development, Inc., we believe that education is the key to unlocking your full potential and achieving your goals. Our professional development services are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. We offer a variety of courses and professional development sessions on topics related to early childhood education. Courses and PD sessions are aligned with early childhood core competencies. They are based upon best practices, current research, and are interactive in nature. Our goal is to provide training that is relevant, current, and directly applicable to your work.
IEPD, Inc. courses go through a rigorous IACET review process. As an Accredited IACET Provider, we offer CEUs for programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET standard. IEPD’s continuing education units (CEU's) are accepted across the country for CEU credit.
Please note: IEPD claims copyright and ownership of all training materials. As such, course content or materials cannot be shared with other individuals or agencies.
Online Courses
In Person and Zoom Sessions
In Person and Zoom Sessions
Choose from a wide range of online courses offered by The Institute for Education and Professional Development, Inc. and learn at your own pace. From leadership and management to curriculum and child development, our courses help you build new skills and knowledge — all from the comfort of your home. Each course reflects the same high standards of quality and engagement that IEPD is known for in our in-person and webinar sessions. Learners have a set amount of time to complete each online course. You may enroll as an individual participant, or we can customize a private online course for your program’s group. To get started, click the “Explore Courses” button to register for the course that’s right for you. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here to help!
In Person and Zoom Sessions
In Person and Zoom Sessions
In Person and Zoom Sessions
Support your educators and strengthen your program with our engaging, practical, and high-quality professional development sessions. Our interactive sessions, led by experienced instructors, are designed to strengthen your staff's teaching skills, deepen their understanding of child development, inspire new ideas, and enhance the quality of teaching and care in your classrooms. Choose from a variety of in-person or Zoom sessions that fit your schedule and professional learning goals. Topics include child development, curriculum planning, classroom management, family engagement, and inclusion — all aligned with current best practices in early education. Explore our training catalog below to find topics that meet your program’s needs. Contact us today — our team is ready to partner with you to find the right trainings to support your staff's growth and success in your program.
Spotlight Online Course
Effective and Reflective Leadership and Supervision
Explore how reflection, connection, and clear strategies can strengthen your leadership and help build a healthier, more cohesive program environment.
Highlighted In-Person Training
Training in Action
When professional development for educators goes virtual...
Testimonials from Training Participants
1 Team 1 Mission: Working Together to Strengthen Your Program
Five Little Kids Went Out to Play: Building Outdoor Math Curriculum for Children
Five Little Kids Went Out to Play: Building Outdoor Math Curriculum for Children
"It was a very good experience to learn more about teamwork."
"Love being able to interact/move around/be active and have fun!"
"I enjoyed the interactions, lots of movement, and collaborations."
Five Little Kids Went Out to Play: Building Outdoor Math Curriculum for Children
Five Little Kids Went Out to Play: Building Outdoor Math Curriculum for Children
Five Little Kids Went Out to Play: Building Outdoor Math Curriculum for Children
"Every day I fall more in love with these workshops. It is incredible how we can take advantage of everything we have in our yard."
"This class was very enjoyable and fun which allows us to learn more and then practice it with the children."
Teacher Leaders: Finding the Strength in YOU!
Five Little Kids Went Out to Play: Building Outdoor Math Curriculum for Children
Tales of Outdoor Learning: Building Nature-Based Language and Literacy Curriculum for Young Children
"I'm just so happy I took this course! A real boost in the arm before the start of the school year! Jessie was such a great instructor!"
"I just loved the motivation and enthusiasm Jessie shared! I definitely feel more empowered."
"It was interesting and utilized a variety of techniques to keep us engaged."
Tales of Outdoor Learning: Building Nature-Based Language and Literacy Curriculum for Young Children
Tales of Outdoor Learning: Building Nature-Based Language and Literacy Curriculum for Young Children
Tales of Outdoor Learning: Building Nature-Based Language and Literacy Curriculum for Young Children
"I gained several new and unexpected ideas from the training. I have already done the “house for a mouse” idea. I plan on using different animals and reptiles in the future."
"I thought this webinar was great! I thought the I spy section was a great part. Everyone saw a different mathematical feature in the videos and so the discussion was limitless. I am excited to use some of the materials at my center."
Children on the Autism Spectrum
Tales of Outdoor Learning: Building Nature-Based Language and Literacy Curriculum for Young Children
Designing a Child-Centered Curriculum
"I love this class - gave me a lot more information and other ways to interact with parents of other cultures about their child and work together."
"I loved this course. It was very informative and a great resource of information."
Designing a Child-Centered Curriculum
Tales of Outdoor Learning: Building Nature-Based Language and Literacy Curriculum for Young Children
Designing a Child-Centered Curriculum
"Thank you. Now we have more tools to work with children."
"A very important topic and with many tools for working with children."
The Institute for Education and Professional Development, Inc.
298 N. Main St., PO Box 366, N. Uxbridge, MA 01538