ERS Professional Development

What Is LearnECE?

LearnECE is a professional development system for Early Childhood Education based on research-driven principles. Developed in partnership with industry experts, LearnECE promotes high-quality environments for young children.

What Does LearnECE Do?

  • Builds core foundational knowledge of the key points of quality in Early Childhood Education
  • Promotes a deeper understanding of why quality matters
  • Demonstrates what quality looks like in practice — with visual examples from actual classrooms
  • Motivates educators to examine their own practices and incorporate specific improvements to classroom quality

What Are the Benefits?

  • One comprehensive online system for improving classroom quality
  • Opportunities to learn, reflect, and improve
  • Improved job satisfaction and competency
  • Courses offered in English and Spanish
  • Modules provide CEUs and CDA training hours

Pathway 1: CQI Coaching Framework

Designed for state systems and technical assistance organizations, this pathway allows coaches to guide educators and site directors through a selection of LearnECE modules. Participants identify quality improvement goals, develop an individualized journal, and engage in interactive peer learning discussions.

Pathway 2: On-Demand

LearnECE: On-Demand courses are an affordable and convenient way to work independently and at your own pace. Tailor your learning experience by choosing the modules that best support your professional growth. Each course is built around best practices found through decades of classroom research.