Our Professional Development Course Catalog Has a Fresh New Look!
We've refreshed the design of our professional development catalog with a clean, updated look. Explore the new design while discovering the same high-quality professional development opportunities. Take a look and explore our updated catalog today!
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.
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.
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Did You Know?
IEPD offers training and professional development in four languages!
We know that meaningful professional learning should be accessible to all educators and programs. That’s why IEPD can provide training opportunities in: English | Spanish | Portuguese | Haitian Creole.
Looking for support in a specific area? IEPD can help! Whether your program wants to strengthen teaching practices, learn more about child development, better support individual children, or build stronger partnerships with families, we can work with you to identify training opportunities that meet your needs.
Have a training idea or need? Reach out to IEPD—we’re here to support your team!
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!