Please spread the word and share these series of learning experiences with your colleagues. In January 2023, California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) and California Department of Social Services (CDSS), in partnership with WestEd, announced the launch of a comprehensive suite of 12 new series of online professional development modules designed for early learning and care professionals in all roles and settings. These module series offer engaging, interactive online learning experiences that present current and practical content. In addition, each series provides purposeful activities, tools for reflection, and resources that extend the learning experience. 

The module series, offered in multiple languages, will launch in multiple phases and be available on California Early Childhood Online (CECO). 

The first phase launched on January 31, 2023, and will include the following:

  1. Leadership in Family Child Care Settings (11 professional development clock hours)
  2. Foundational Practices in Early Care and Education (6 professional development clock hours)
  3. Leadership in Center Based Settings (16 professional development clock hours)

The second phase launched on February 28, 2023, and will include the following:

  1. Responsive and Inclusive Early Learning and Care Environments (8 professional development clock hours)
  2. Developing and Maintaining Responsive Relationships (15 professional development clock hours)
  3. Supporting Young Children’s Development and Learning (12 professional development clock hours)

The third phase launched on April 3, 2023, and will include the following: 

  1.  Social Emotional Learning: A Foundation for Life (5 professional development clock hours)
  2. Supporting Young Multilingual Learners (6 professional development clock hours)

The fourth phase launched on April 28, 2023, and includes the following:

  1. Health and Safety for Center-Based Programs (2.5 professional development clock hours)
  2. Health and Safety for Family Child Care Settings (2.5 professional development clock hours)
  3. Inclusive Practices for Children with Disabilities or Delays (10 professional development clock hours)

The fifth phase launched on July 5, 2023, and includes the following:

  1. Becoming an Early Care and Education Professional (6 professional development clock hours)

To find these module series scroll to “What’s New” on the CECO landing page or use the Module Catalog. We look forward to launching the next phase soon.