As you begin planning for the new school year, now is a great time to start thinking about professional development opportunities for your program. Once your PD dates are finalized, we encourage you to reach out early to secure your preferred dates, especially during high-demand periods.
IEPD also offers classroom observations and coaching tailored to educators' and programs' needs. Whether you are looking to strengthen classroom practices, support new staff, or focus on specific goals, we are happy to partner with you.
If there is a professional development topic you are looking for that is not currently offered, please reach out! We are always happy to collaborate and create training that meets the unique needs and interests of your program and educators.
Summer can be a wonderful time to focus on professional growth and fresh inspiration. Our self-paced online courses and Learning Burst modules allow educators to learn on their own schedule while earning professional development hours.
Topics include:
- Family engagement
- Nature-based learning
- Social-emotional development
- Classroom environments
- Leadership and reflective practice
- Trauma-informed care
Visit the IEPD Learning Platform to explore upcoming learning opportunities.
Reflection for Educators
Explore our courses: https://the-institute-for-education-and-profess.learnworlds.com/courses
MAAEYC Spring Conference 2026
It was wonderful to connect with so many new and familiar educators at the MAAEYC Conference on April 18. Jody and Katrina Lay truly enjoyed seeing everyone, sharing ideas, and engaging in meaningful conversations about early childhood education. Opportunities like this remind us how strong and supportive our community is. We are so grateful to have been a part of it!
NEW! Now Live!
Our Consulting & Professional Development Services are now live! Flexible, customizable, and designed with your real program challenges in mind.
Choose what works best for your program:
- À La Carte Services: Staff trainings, classroom observations, leadership coaching, curriculum planning, and more.
- Subscription Packages: Ongoing access to monthly PD sessions, program check-ins, and on-demand support at a discounted rate.
Please complete this form and we will be in touch soon!
Did You Know?
We offer many of our trainings in Spanish! These trainings can be done both virtually and in person and will be presented in Spanish. Please reach out, we would be happy to help plan your professional development day with one of our Spanish speaking trainers.
One Chapter at a Time, a Book Club for Educators!
Lead with Quiet Strength. Reflect. Connect. Grow.
Looking for a thoughtful, low-pressure way to strengthen your leadership practice? IEPD invites you to join our facilitated book club centered on The Introverted Leader by Jennifer B. Kahnweiler. This monthly book club is designed for educators and leaders who value reflection, purposeful conversation, and meaningful growth in a supportive environment.
Our sessions are held monthly for 1.5 hours. We are looking to set up a book club of about 10 people. Once we have enough interest, we will determine dates/times.
📩 For more information, click here.
Introducing:
Dr. Jody Figuerido, the Senior Curriculum Developer for Connected Beginnings, UMASS Donahue Institute
Dr. Figuerido, President of IEPD, Inc., was previously the Training Specialist for the Central MA PDC and is now transitioning to the newly created position of Senior Curriculum Developer. This role is in addition to her work at IEPD. Please click below to read more about Jody's amazing work!